Assistance: RAM Installation/Compatibility

Cpetrie · 11-23-2005, 02:52 AM

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StrangleHold · 11-23-2005, 03:10 AM

http://www.crucial.com/store/listmfgr.asp?cat=RAM

shupola · 11-23-2005, 03:12 AM

you need to know what kind of ram you got, speed, ddr or sdram, etc., as well as what your motherboard will support. please provide this info if you have it.

if you installed the correct ram, you should not have to go to "install new hardware". the computer should read it and run it automatically.

also what operating system do you have?

Cpetrie · 11-23-2005, 03:23 AM

My Operating System is: Windows XP Home Edition
More General Information:
Intel Celeron CPU 2.40GHz
2.39GHz, 256MB of RAM

If there is something else you need, you will probably have to assist me in locating the information. I only know computer basics

shupola · 11-23-2005, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cpetrie

My Operating System is: Windows XP Home Edition
More General Information:
Intel Celeron CPU 2.40GHz
2.39GHz, 256MB of RAM

If there is something else you need, you will probably have to assist me in locating the information. I only know computer basics

did you use the system scanner on the link stranglehold gave you. this will tell you what kind of ram you need. post the results.

Hairy_Lee · 11-23-2005, 03:58 AM

my guess is that the current ram is ddr 400 and the set introduced to the system was 333 and is currently being overclocked.
you are managing to get into windows but when a major process begins, such as adding hardware the errors in the ram are too much for the system to cope with and cause it to crash.
what i would do is take out the extra ram you put in (if you haven't already) and get a program such as cpuz. in there you will be able to identify what speed ram you have and the make and model if you're luck. this way you will be able to purchase the exact same memory module to go with your current ram.
you might want to check the dell website as i've read that dells are very particular to the ram that you put into them. in fact im sure they can supply you with the exact ram you're after; it will however be more expensive

Cpetrie · 11-23-2005, 10:31 PM

Crucial recommends this 184-pin DIMM DDR PC2700 module guaranteed to be compatible with your system and deliver the performance you need.

Where can I find "cpuz?"

shupola · 11-23-2005, 10:35 PM

http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php

or this:http://www.cpuid.com/download/cpu-z-131.zip

Cpetrie · 11-23-2005, 10:35 PM

PC3200 is listed as an option for this system and will either operate at 266MHz or 333MHz depending on the FSB setting. The system is not capable of operating with an 800MHz FSB so it cannot operate the PC3200 at 400MHz.

Found this too, hope it helps.

Cpetrie · 11-23-2005, 10:41 PM

More stuff, the thing I have which I think is the RAM out of my other computer (I know it's out of my other computer, but I'm note sure if it's the RAM) says "Seagate U Series 5" on it, it also details instructions about plugging a disc drive into it. Is this the RAM?

11-23-2005, 02:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
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11-23-2005, 03:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
StrangleHold Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: And you think your safe! Posts: 8,203	http://www.crucial.com/store/listmfgr.asp?cat=RAM __________________ NZXT Apollo Phenom 8750BE 3.0ghz. Gigabyte GA MA770 DS3 G Skill DDR2 1066 4gb. PNY 8800GT/VD964 W/D RE2 Sata 3.0 500gb.

11-23-2005, 03:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
Cpetrie Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Michigan, U.S. Age: 18 Posts: 226	Info My Operating System is: Windows XP Home Edition More General Information: Intel Celeron CPU 2.40GHz 2.39GHz, 256MB of RAM If there is something else you need, you will probably have to assist me in locating the information. I only know computer basics

11-23-2005, 03:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
Hairy_Lee VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Plymouth, UK Age: 25 Posts: 2,553	my guess is that the current ram is ddr 400 and the set introduced to the system was 333 and is currently being overclocked. you are managing to get into windows but when a major process begins, such as adding hardware the errors in the ram are too much for the system to cope with and cause it to crash. what i would do is take out the extra ram you put in (if you haven't already) and get a program such as cpuz. in there you will be able to identify what speed ram you have and the make and model if you're luck. this way you will be able to purchase the exact same memory module to go with your current ram. you might want to check the dell website as i've read that dells are very particular to the ram that you put into them. in fact im sure they can supply you with the exact ram you're after; it will however be more expensive __________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 EVGA nForce 650i Ultra mainboard EVGA 7950 GT KO SC 512Mb w/ Zalman VF-900Cu 2Gb of OCZ GOLD XTC SPECIAL OPS Eition Notebook - Acer Aspire 9300 - Turion TL-60/ 2 Gb RAM/ Geforce Go 7600 128 Dedicated (400 Mb turbocache)

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11-23-2005, 03:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
shupola Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nowheresville, U.S. Posts: 1,033	you need to know what kind of ram you got, speed, ddr or sdram, etc., as well as what your motherboard will support. please provide this info if you have it. if you installed the correct ram, you should not have to go to "install new hardware". the computer should read it and run it automatically. also what operating system do you have?

11-23-2005, 10:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cpetrie Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Michigan, U.S. Age: 18 Posts: 226	Crucial recommends this 184-pin DIMM DDR PC2700 module guaranteed to be compatible with your system and deliver the performance you need. Where can I find "cpuz?"

11-23-2005, 10:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
shupola Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nowheresville, U.S. Posts: 1,033	http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php or this:http://www.cpuid.com/download/cpu-z-131.zip

11-23-2005, 10:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
Cpetrie Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Michigan, U.S. Age: 18 Posts: 226	PC3200 is listed as an option for this system and will either operate at 266MHz or 333MHz depending on the FSB setting. The system is not capable of operating with an 800MHz FSB so it cannot operate the PC3200 at 400MHz. Found this too, hope it helps.

11-23-2005, 10:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cpetrie Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Michigan, U.S. Age: 18 Posts: 226	More stuff, the thing I have which I think is the RAM out of my other computer (I know it's out of my other computer, but I'm note sure if it's the RAM) says "Seagate U Series 5" on it, it also details instructions about plugging a disc drive into it. Is this the RAM?