Is this memory interchangeable?

Before going out and spending money, give the Dell sticks a try. The worst that can happen is that the computer won't boot up.

Thanks. The only notable difference I can see is one says 5300U and the other just 5300; plus one is 16c/64X8 and the other is 2Rx8 and I can't find any information regarding what the difference might be.

I have learned so much from this forum, I absolutely love it. This is my first post.

Thanks again.

Let us know if it works. Are you replacing the original stick of memory or adding to it?

If it will work I was going to replace the one stick of 1 GB with the two 1 GB sticks from my Dell since they are matched.

I am waiting for my new CPU to arrive and I will post the results in case it might help someone else.

The tech that installed the motherboard did not lock down the CPU in the AM2+ socket. I was going to reset it with some new Arctic Silver and the CPU and heatsink/cooling fan came up as one unit and the pins on the CPU got bent. As hard as I tried, there was no fixing it. It's OK because I ordered a much better one to replace it.

Tackling this one-piece at a time, hoping the MB is not fried. I did not realize the PSU fan had quit until one morning the computer would only try to start then shut back down.

First replacement was the PSU with an Antec 500W Green. Next is the CPU and will probably install the old memory for first boot try.

MB is probably okay.

Hope the 2 replacement memory sticks will work for you. especially if you're going to run Windows 7.