Upgrading computer RAM

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Yes, I should let it die but I want to make my 8 year old Dell Inspiron 9300 last a little bit longer (I have bought a new laptop now but handy to have a permanent computer out in my shed).

Existing RAM is 2 x "512MB 2Rx16 PC2-4200S-444-10-A1". I want to upgrade to max of 2 x 1GB of RAM but want to know what is compatable.

I have found two second hand 1GB, one being "1GB 2Rx8 PC2-4200S-444-12-E3" and the other
"1GB 2Rx8 PC2-4200S-444-12-E0" does the x8 matter (density) or the difference between E3 and E0 when mine is A1.

From what I have read I can go up to 5300S speed but maybe not as far as 6400S

Cheers,
Hayden
 
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eatmypie
From what I've seen e0 and e3 are more for server modules you might want to run this on your dell to find optimal ram for your computer http://www.crucial.com/systemscanner/
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thanks for your help! I tried the scan and it didn't return any solution, stink!

I went ahead and bought the second hand ram. Wasnt much so if it works, sweet! otherwise I think i should let the old thing RIP :)
 
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I have a couple modules up for sale on my ebay page that I know would work, but I forgot to mention that before. But gl anyways if you chose for what ever reason after getting your ram that you want more let me know
 
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Out of interest to anyone this RAM did end up working, sped up my computer marginally which makes it a little bit more bearable when using it :)
 
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