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June 22, 2013 3:32:55 AM

i brought a basic desktop , and i am going to upgrade it myself i need help. The specs of the desktop are:

Computer Model: HP XW6000 workstation
Processor: 2 x Intel Xeon HT 2.8Ghz = Quad (4) x 2.8GHz
Memory: 1GB (1024GB) RAM (4 x 256MB)
Hard Drive: 40GB
Optical Drive: CD drive
Graphics Card: NVidia NVS 280 PCI Graphics card with Dual DVI splitter cable
4 x latest USB 2.0 ports, Built-in sound, Built-in fast Gigabit Ethernet Network
Built-in Fast SCSI Controller
1 x AGP 8X Slot, 4 x PCI Slots
Massive 460W power supply

i have my own ge-force 2gb graphics card, i am going to install, just need help with the ram, whats the max ram this could take, because im thinking 4gb ?, also what ram will it take ddr2, ddr3 etc? and whats the best ram for me to buy ? links would be prefect. thanks for the help? also looking for a better hard drive of course are all hard drives the same and they all fit in to any motherboard?, links and names of components would be great thanks

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June 22, 2013 4:20:26 AM

the max supported memory is 8GB ddr 333 ecc

The only problem is that ecc memory is very expensive and used mostly for servers.

What you want to do is search ebay for a used pack of 4x2gb ddr3 333 ecc ram

For example:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Server-RAM-8GB-4x-2GB-PC2700R-E...

Idk if your PC has sata, so here's a controller card:
http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-4-port-Controller-Silic...

Other than that, you need a 64 bit operating system (windows 7 home premium 64 bit), and the best hdd option to extend the usefulness of your pc is a solid state drive plus a hard drive. Most people are surprised by the all around ssd performance.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004Q0PT3I
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0093HMKVI
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...


Sorry for the delay, had to do research. Your PC is old and needs more than RAM
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June 22, 2013 6:47:54 AM

it says Microsoft Windows supports 4GB; up to 8GB configurations are supported on Linux only. will windows 7 support the 8gb ? thanks





lxgoldsmith said:
the max supported memory is 8GB ddr 333 ecc

The only problem is that ecc memory is very expensive and used mostly for servers.

What you want to do is search ebay for a used pack of 4x2gb ddr3 333 ecc ram

For example:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Server-RAM-8GB-4x-2GB-PC2700R-E...

Idk if your PC has sata, so here's a controller card:
http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-4-port-Controller-Silic...

Other than that, you need a 64 bit operating system (windows 7 home premium 64 bit), and the best hdd option to extend the usefulness of your pc is a solid state drive plus a hard drive. Most people are surprised by the all around ssd performance.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004Q0PT3I
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0093HMKVI
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...


Sorry for the delay, had to do research. Your PC is old and needs more than RAM

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June 22, 2013 6:57:40 AM

DylanHickey said:
it says Microsoft Windows supports 4GB; up to 8GB configurations are supported on Linux only. will windows 7 support the 8gb ? thanks


32 bit operating systems only support up to 4GB and utilize 3.5Gb.

That's why you need the 64 bit version of windows, which supports much more RAM
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June 22, 2013 7:05:13 AM

also is this ram ok to use http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151064011630?ssPageName=STRK:...

and is this ok for my computer ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181161657530?ssPageName=STRK:...


lxgoldsmith said:
DylanHickey said:
it says Microsoft Windows supports 4GB; up to 8GB configurations are supported on Linux only. will windows 7 support the 8gb ? thanks


32 bit operating systems only support up to 4GB and utilize 3.5Gb.

That's why you need the 64 bit version of windows, which supports much more RAM

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June 22, 2013 9:31:36 AM

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32 bit operating systems only support up to 4GB and utilize 3.5Gb.

That's why you need the 64 bit version of windows, which supports much more RAM.

That's not the 32Bit OS limit. It is memory limit for Windows in whole regardless of the OS version 32Bit or 64Bit.

Note: "**Capacities over 4-GB not supported under Windows XP or Windows 2000"

Yes, the memory is compatible and it should work fine. Since, you are going with higher speed memory (PC2700, 333MHz) I think you might need a BIOS update. Hope that clears your doubts.

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June 22, 2013 9:35:11 AM

what do you mean ? you have confused me, can i just buy the 8GB (4x 2GB) PC3200R DDR 400Mhz ECC Registered Server Memory RAM DIMM 184-Pin, and put them straight into the computer and it will work straight away ?




Legohouse said:
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32 bit operating systems only support up to 4GB and utilize 3.5Gb.

That's why you need the 64 bit version of windows, which supports much more RAM.

That's not the 32Bit OS limit. It is memory limit for Windows in whole regardless of the OS version 32Bit or 64Bit.

Note: "**Capacities over 4-GB not supported under Windows XP or Windows 2000"

Yes, the memory is compatible and it should work fine. Since, you are going with higher speed memory (PC2700, 333MHz) I think you might need a BIOS update. Hope that clears your doubts.


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June 22, 2013 9:41:23 AM

DylanHickey said:
sorry to keep asking, but would this ram work ? 8GB (4x 2GB) PC3200R DDR 400Mhz ECC Registered Server Memory RAM DIMM 184-Pin. need to know 100% before i buy them. thanks


lxgoldsmith said:
DylanHickey said:
also is this ram ok to use http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151064011630?ssPageName=STRK:...

and is this ok for my computer ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181161657530?ssPageName=STRK:...


Both of those look alright



Legohouse said:
Quote:
32 bit operating systems only support up to 4GB and utilize 3.5Gb.

That's why you need the 64 bit version of windows, which supports much more RAM.

That's not the 32Bit OS limit. It is memory limit for Windows in whole regardless of the OS version 32Bit or 64Bit.

Note: "**Capacities over 4-GB not supported under Windows XP or Windows 2000"

Yes, the memory is compatible and it should work fine. Since, you are going with higher speed memory (PC2700, 333MHz) I think you might need a BIOS update. Hope that clears your doubts.



Look again, I've been referring to windows 7. Also, windows xp x64 does support up to 128GB of ram
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June 22, 2013 9:45:39 AM

DylanHickey said:
what do you mean ? you have confused me, can i just buy the 8GB (4x 2GB) PC3200R DDR 400Mhz ECC Registered Server Memory RAM DIMM 184-Pin, and put them straight into the computer and it will work straight away ?

I didn't quote it for PC3200 memory. PC2700 should work with a BIOS update but I cannot assure that for PC3200.
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June 22, 2013 9:46:06 AM

can i just buy the 8GB (4x 2GB) PC3200R DDR 400Mhz ECC Registered Server Memory RAM DIMM 184-Pin, and put them straight into the computer and it will work straight away
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June 22, 2013 9:48:29 AM

shall i just buy 8GB (4x2GB) DDR 266 PC2100R ECC REG ram ?
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June 22, 2013 9:51:50 AM

lxgoldsmith said:

Look again, I've been referring to windows 7. Also, windows xp x64 does support up to 128GB of ram

Yes, i'm aware XP supports upto 128GB but that's not the same with this workstation. If it works, then great but as far as I know it will not work.
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June 22, 2013 9:52:42 AM

Legohouse said:
I didn't quote it for PC3200 memory. PC2700 should work with a BIOS update but I cannot assure that for PC3200.


shall i just buy 8GB (4x2GB) DDR266 PC2100R 2GB ECC REG ?
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June 22, 2013 9:52:47 AM

DylanHickey said:
shall i just buy 8GB (4x2GB) DDR 266 PC2100R ECC REG ram ?

Yes, that is the speed which is guaranteed to work. Or you may try PC2700.

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June 22, 2013 9:54:13 AM

Legohouse said:
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shall i just buy 8GB (4x2GB) DDR 266 PC2100R ECC REG ram ?
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thanks for the help, is there a big difference bewteen 2700r and 2100r ?
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June 22, 2013 9:56:15 AM

DylanHickey said:

thanks for the help, is there a big difference bewteen 2700r and 2100r ?

No, the difference is not much but it is effective when you install only one speed in the all slots in that case PC2700 is better else there isn't much to separate.
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June 22, 2013 9:59:56 AM

Legohouse said:
DylanHickey said:

thanks for the help, is there a big difference bewteen 2700r and 2100r ?

No, the difference is not much but it is effective when you install only one speed in the all slots in that case PC2700 is better else there isn't much to separate.


is £12 a good price for 8GB (4x2GB) DDR 266 PC2100R ECC REG ?
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June 22, 2013 10:12:59 AM

DylanHickey said:

is £12 a good price for 8GB (4x2GB) DDR 266 PC2100R ECC REG ?

Yes, it is a good price but I would recommend you to go with Branded memory sometimes generic brands can cause compatibility issue.

Try crucial, Kingston, micron, hynix, samsung etc.

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