tecra 8000 and XP

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On Thu, 16 Sep 2004 22:21:10 +0100, "Alex Quant"
<alexqspam@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:

>"Andy T" <andy@westmidland-internet.co.uk> wrote in message
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>> Hi
>>
>> Can I install XP onto my old Tecra 8000 without much problem??
>>
>> Its a P2 300 with 14 inch screeen and 64 meg of ram and 8 gig drive.
>>
>> My lad could use this for his GCSE's instead of me shelling out more
>> hard worked cash for a new machine.
>
>Yes, you can install and run XP on your Tecra but it will perform very
>poorly not because the processor is incapable but the memory is lacking. Buy
>a 128MB stick to add to the 64MB and it will run well. If you have the money
>I'd upgrade to the maximum 256MB (2 x 128MB modules).
money is tight so i'll go the 128 for now Toshiba sell it for 70
quid plus vat is that the best price I can get??

Thanks for the reply
Regards Andy T



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I have Windows XP Pro running with no problems on a Toshiba Tecra 8000 with
the 266MHz processor (Andy's is the next step up). I have 512MB RAM on that
machine, and it's that RAM that's the important upgrade.

Dave

"Barry Watzman" <WatzmanNOSPAM@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
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> I'd say that you are off the bottom end of the hardware required. Biggest
> problem is not enough memory, even 128 megs is marginal
>
>
> Andy T wrote:
>
>> Hi Can I install XP onto my old Tecra 8000 without much problem??
>>
>> Its a P2 300 with 14 inch screeen and 64 meg of ram and 8 gig drive.
.....
>> Thanks in advance
>> Regards Andy T

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>Crucial Recommends:
>The Toshiba Tecra 8000 PII300 has a maximum capacity of 256MB.
On Mon, 20 Sep 2004 01:50:12 +0000 (UTC), Brad Everman
<deathdog@mx.freeshell.org> wrote:

>In a contingent reality, Dave possibly said:
>
>> I have Windows XP Pro running with no problems on a Toshiba Tecra 8000 with
>> the 266MHz processor (Andy's is the next step up). I have 512MB RAM on that
>> machine, and it's that RAM that's the important upgrade.
>
>How'd you get 2X256 to work on the machine?


I would like to know also before I order some

This is what crucial have to say.

Crucial Recommends:
The Toshiba Tecra 8000 PII300 has a maximum capacity of 256MB.


will be very interested in your reply. Thanks to all who have replied
so far!
Regards Andy T



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In a contingent reality, Chris Hill possibly said:

>>Crucial Recommends:
>>The Toshiba Tecra 8000 PII300 has a maximum capacity of 256MB.
>
>
> They likely believed Toshiba. I have 320 on my wife's machine.

Yes, but what type of memory?

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> They likely believed Toshiba. I have 320 on my wife's machine.

I have asked directly now and this is my response.

I really would like to know what type and speed of memory those who
have more than 25 running are using so I can do the same.

You can see my reluctance to shell out before I get these answers from
those who know.

Hello

Thank you for your enquiry.

According to our information, this Tecra P11 300 takes SDRAM 66MHz. It
has 2 slots and can take a maximum of 128MB per slot.

It has a 300MHz processor and this will only accept 66MHz memory.

We do not support a 256MB 66MHz memory module.

If you have a manual, please look at memory details or consult your
manufacturer for further information

Regards

JACQUALINE TINSLEY
MEMORY ADVISOR
Tel: +44 (0)1355 586 100
Tel: +0800 013-0330
Fax: +44 (0)1355 586 101
mailto:crucialeusupport@micron.com

Crucial Technology - The Memory Experts(SM)
www.crucial.com/uk and www.crucial.com/eu


Regards Andy T



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On Sat, 18 Sep 2004 13:32:43 -0400, "Dave" <docdeh@hotmail.com> wrote:

>I have Windows XP Pro running with no problems on a Toshiba Tecra 8000 with
>the 266MHz processor (Andy's is the next step up). I have 512MB RAM on that
>machine, and it's that RAM that's the important upgrade.

dont suppose you are still around to tell us what ram to purchase are
you???




>
>Dave
>
>"Barry Watzman" <WatzmanNOSPAM@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
>news:414A3421.3060309@neo.rr.com...
>> I'd say that you are off the bottom end of the hardware required. Biggest
>> problem is not enough memory, even 128 megs is marginal
>>
>>
>> Andy T wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Can I install XP onto my old Tecra 8000 without much problem??
>>>
>>> Its a P2 300 with 14 inch screeen and 64 meg of ram and 8 gig drive.
>....
>>> Thanks in advance
>>> Regards Andy T
>

Regards Andy T



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