Upgrading memory, suggestions

2007-04-15 10:00:06

#1

Scratch[USA]: Member; +105|7017

I have 1 Gb of memory (2 * 512) they are DDR2 PC2 - 3200 (200mhz). I plan on updating to 2gb. My problem what does that mean? Do I have to use PC2 - 3200 (200 mhz) or can I go higher? I just need some suggestions, Karma for help.

Also it is a factory Dell board.

Edit: replacing both sticks, Cpu-z says on SPD tab 4 slots, but i think that is true for any computer. I am guessing 3 slots ( I will open it up and find out). Tis computer was shipped to me in March of 2005 so the motherboard has to be at least 2004.
@ commie - exactly what i was looking to buy.

Karma - to all

Last edited by Scratch[USA] (2007-04-15 10:40:47)

2007-04-15 10:01:12

#2

Havok: Nymphomaniac Treatment Specialist; +302|7145|Florida, United States

You should get the exact same because if you go higher, the memory will only work as well as the other stick of RAM. Meaning, it won't work to it's full capability.

2007-04-15 10:01:20

#3

jimmanycricket: EBC Member; +56|7125|Cambridge, England

It Depends on the motherboard. What model is it you should be able to find out on the Dell website.

^ I think he means he is replacing all the sticks but if not then do as above.

Last edited by jimmanycricket (2007-04-15 10:02:11)

2007-04-15 10:01:58

#4

CommieChipmunk: Member; +488|7040|Portland, OR, USA

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6820220144

EDIT: ooo factory dell board... hmm idk

Last edited by CommieChipmunk (2007-04-15 10:02:03)

2007-04-15 10:03:04

#5

davidonbf2: Banned; +19|6692

depends on the motherboard,you can try PC3200 at 2x1 GB DDR2 at 433mhz

2007-04-15 10:04:30

#6

unnamednewbie13: Moderator; +2,079|7242|PNW

Factory Dell boards are notorious for having stripped capability that probably cost more to have removed than to leave on. Best contact Dell, give them your computer model, and ask for suggestions (besides buying a new Dell).

Additionally, do you have 2, 4 or 3 memory slots?

Last edited by unnamednewbie13 (2007-04-15 10:05:11)

2007-04-15 10:35:54

#7

Stormscythe: Aiming for the head; +88|7019|EUtopia | Austria

The guys said it, we have too little information to give you any serious advice yet.

2007-04-15 10:41:30

#8

Scratch[USA]: Member; +105|7017

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Last edited by Scratch[USA] (2007-04-16 08:51:03)

2007-04-15 19:59:11

#9

killinzero1: Member; +14|6857

unnamednewbie13 wrote:
Factory Dell boards are notorious for having stripped capability that probably cost more to have removed than to leave on. Best contact Dell, give them your computer model, and ask for suggestions (besides buying a new Dell).

Additionally, do you have 2, 4 or 3 memory slots?

agreed, dell makes this impossible. they have to limit what you w/out there products. soo the more products u buy from them the more profit they get

2007-04-16 08:49:42

#10

Scratch[USA]: Member; +105|7017

Manufacturer: Intel ( OEM for Dell Dimension 8400 )
Dell Compatible Part#: J3492 U7077 T7785
Socket: LGA775
Expansion Slots: 3 PCI, 1X1 PCI Express, 1X16 PCI Express
Chipset: Intel 925 Express
Supported CPUs: Intel Pentium 4, Celeron, Prescott
Other Features: Hyper-Threading Technology Support
Connectors: PS/2 Mouse, PS/2 Keyboard, Printer Port, (6) USB 2.0 Ports, 1 COMM Ports, 10/100/1000 LAN
Peripheral Interface: (4) Serial ATA (SATA) Interface
Other: One IDE Channel Supporting ATA-66/100/133 and Floppy Port
Video: 1X16 PCI Express Slot
Audio: 5.1 Surround Sound Audio System
Supported Memory: DDR2 400 OR DDR2 533
Maximum Memory: 4 Dual Channel DIMM Support for up to 4 GB of memory
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This is the board specs. So I take I have 4 slots available for use (up to 4 GB) and I can use either 400 or 533 per available slot. Am I reading that correctly???

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