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Thank you for your help. I can not find my PC manual and
that is the reason I asked the question.
Carlos
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>"Carlos" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
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>> Hello,
>> This is probably an elementary question to you guys
but I
>> do not know where to start. I own a Dell Dimension
8100,
>> Pentium 4, 1.5GHz and 256MB PC800 RDRAM. I want to
>> increase my RAM memory as much as I can. How do I know
>> what chips to buy? Can I order them on line? Do I have
to
>> do anything special to add the new chips? How much more
>> RAM memory can I add?
>> Thank you for your help.
>> Carlos
>
>Your computer uses RAMBUS memory (RDRAM) so be prepared
for a bit of a shock
>on the price. 512MB runs in the neighborhood of $200.00
(USD) and is not as
>widely available as the more popular types.
>
>Crucial doesn't sell RAMBUS memory for instance and you
may have trouble
>finding it at your local computer store.
>
>Other things to consider, RAMBUS memory must be
installed in matched pairs
>and all memory slots must be populated by either RAM
sticks or continuity
>modules. When you open your system you're likely to find
two sticks of 128MB
>RDRAM and two continuity modules. (blank sticks with no
chips on them) To
>add to what you already have you'll need to remove the
two continuity
>modules and in their place install a matched pair of
RDRAM sticks.
>
>You can find what you need @
>http://www.4allmemory.com/search/dell/dimension.cfm?
q=Dell+Dimension+8100
>
>You can probably find them cheaper elsewhere but I would
stick with a
>reputable dealer such as the one above that guarantees
their memory to be
>compatible.
>
>--
>D
>
>I'm not an MVP a VIP nor do I have ESP.
>I was just trying to help.
>Please use your own best judgment before implementing
any suggestions or
>advice herein.
>No warranty is expressed or implied.
>Your mileage may vary.
>See store for details.
>
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