I also need memory upgrade help

LeRoy M · 02-20-2005, 02:18 AM

I have a 2.13 Gig AMD Athlon XP with 256 MB of memory and I want to add 512 MB of memory.

The Belarc advisor tells me that slot `AO` has 256 MB and slot `A1` is empty.

I went to the Crucial site and they said I need a CT 360812 DDR 2700 CL= 2.5
NON- ECC UNBUFFERED . This is a 184 Pin DIMM Module.

Crucial says this computer can handle up to 1024 MB of memory.

My question is… When I search for this do I look for this exact module or is there any latitude? What about brand names.? Are generics ok ?

I have a gift certificate at Amazon and it is getting some age on it and I would like to use it. But I can not locate the exact same thing on their site. There was one that was close but not identical and that is the reason for my question.

Thank you,

LeRoy M

**Cromewell** · 02-20-2005, 04:40 AM

Crucial is recommending Crucial RAM (naturally), any PC2700 module will work for you so don't worry about locating the exact match

LeRoy M · 02-20-2005, 06:30 AM

Thanks for the quick answer, So this one on Amazon will work for me? What does the 64X64 mean? I hate to keep asking questions but I also hate to return stuff.
Crucial Technology 64X64 512MB DDR 184PIN PC2700
Thanks again, LeRoy

**Cromewell** · 02-20-2005, 06:16 PM

Yes that one will work. 64x64 must be a typo. That RAM will probably be 8x64 (8 chips 64MB in size, making it a stick of 512MB)

02-20-2005, 02:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
LeRoy M New Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3	I also need memory upgrade help I have a 2.13 Gig AMD Athlon XP with 256 MB of memory and I want to add 512 MB of memory. The Belarc advisor tells me that slot `AO` has 256 MB and slot `A1` is empty. I went to the Crucial site and they said I need a CT 360812 DDR 2700 CL= 2.5 NON- ECC UNBUFFERED . This is a 184 Pin DIMM Module. Crucial says this computer can handle up to 1024 MB of memory. My question is… When I search for this do I look for this exact module or is there any latitude? What about brand names.? Are generics ok ? I have a gift certificate at Amazon and it is getting some age on it and I would like to use it. But I can not locate the exact same thing on their site. There was one that was close but not identical and that is the reason for my question. Thank you, LeRoy M

02-20-2005, 04:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cromewell Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Age: 25 Posts: 10,112	Crucial is recommending Crucial RAM (naturally), any PC2700 module will work for you so don't worry about locating the exact match __________________ You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til ya understand who's in ruttin' command here. I must plug a couple comics because they are good :D: www.ctrlaltdel-online.com www.userfriendly.org

02-20-2005, 06:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cromewell Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Age: 25 Posts: 10,112	Yes that one will work. 64x64 must be a typo. That RAM will probably be 8x64 (8 chips 64MB in size, making it a stick of 512MB) __________________ You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til ya understand who's in ruttin' command here. I must plug a couple comics because they are good :D: www.ctrlaltdel-online.com www.userfriendly.org

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02-20-2005, 06:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
LeRoy M New Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3	Thanks for the quick answer, So this one on Amazon will work for me? What does the 64X64 mean? I hate to keep asking questions but I also hate to return stuff. Crucial Technology 64X64 512MB DDR 184PIN PC2700 Thanks again, LeRoy