Memory Options

shortymet55 · 07-30-2007, 12:34 AM

I want to know what type of memory options I have, so I can upgrade. I have a dell, so I dont know what I can use. From awhile back, when i asked a question, i was told to download "CPU-Z", and from that it says my mobo is a Dell, model:0M3918, Chipset:intel i915P/i915G, Southbridge:intel 82801FB(ICH6), Sensor:ITE 7601, Rev.:B1

If only I knew what i this meant.

o, and heres the information about my current memory: DDR2, 256MB, Single Channel, 199.5mhz frequency, FSB: DRAM 1:1, Cas# Latency 3.0 clocks, Ras# to Cas#A Delay 3 clocks, Ras# Precharge 3 clocks, Cycle Time (Tras) 8 clocks.

So if anyone can help me out with what memory to choose, that would be awesome thanks!

K3rupt · 07-30-2007, 06:55 AM

Quote:

heres the information about my current memory: DDR2, 256MB, Single Channel, 199.5mhz frequency, FSB: DRAM 1:1, Cas# Latency 3.0 clocks, Ras# to Cas#A Delay 3 clocks, Ras# Precharge 3 clocks, Cycle Time (Tras) 8 clocks.

Your Going too need too get the same type of ram you already have.

Which is.

DDR2

Any DDR2 Ram will work in your computer.

Although there is big differences between the quality.

Find some you like, repost, we will tell you what we think

PC eye · 07-30-2007, 07:20 AM

Not any DDR2 memory if the board doesn't support over 533 or 667mhz. The specifications for that model would show the memory speed supported. Samsung DDR2-SDRAM PC3200 - 256 MBytes was seen on one CPU-Z report seen at http://www.freewebs.com/dsam59003/cpuz.html suggesting DDR2 400 upto 533 on that model. The actual specs need a look however.

shortymet55 · 07-30-2007, 04:56 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231041

What do you think of that memory. From what i read on this site, i think its a good brand. However what do you all think about going with one 1GB or 2 512mb sticks. My motherboard doesn support the dual something, and it has 4 memory slots. So, Im thinking if i put these thwo in the first 2 slots, then my old 512mb in the third, it would just be cheaper, because i dont plan on upgrading any further.

oscaryu1 · 07-30-2007, 08:08 PM

Yes that would work. That brand is great! You can use dual channel as single channel,. 1.5GB is fine.

PC eye · 07-30-2007, 11:57 PM

A DDR2 board that doesn't offer the dual channel mode? You may want to review the manual for the board on installing memory there. If you see multicolored dimm slots the board is dual channel capable.

shortymet55 · 07-30-2007, 11:59 PM

Maybe I was wrong, then. Last time i checked, I think two slots were yellow, two green. So in this case, 2 512mb sticks would be better correct? Because they allow the use of dual channel mode.

PC eye · 07-31-2007, 01:52 AM

I suspect the green as the primary slots for each channel while advising a look in the manual for installing memory there. Two equal sized dimms of the same type of memory and speed would obviously see the best performance and stability with the dual channel mode enabled. You may also want to consider a good matched pair of 1gb dimms especially if you intend to run Vista at all. 256mb of memory sertainly isn't much to work with.

shortymet55 · 10-11-2007, 11:00 PM

I never got around to buying the memory, but i just started playing a new game, so now im actually gonna get it. Seems prices have gone down a bit from what i remember, so im going to 2 GB. So, im thinking about http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231044 . what do you all think?

PC eye · 10-12-2007, 12:55 AM

Hopefully you will run those stock since they lack heat spreaders. The timings are good for the low price seen on them. 4-4-4-12 With the Kingston DDR2 800 memory here you see 4-4-4-14 for the 2gb of Hyper X memory. For 2gb of performance memory while beiing 533mhz you still see a good price there. I looked the $115 seen on Dell's 2gb kit seen at their support site and said no way.

07-30-2007, 12:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
shortymet55 Silver Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Age: 17 Posts: 206	Memory Options I want to know what type of memory options I have, so I can upgrade. I have a dell, so I dont know what I can use. From awhile back, when i asked a question, i was told to download "CPU-Z", and from that it says my mobo is a Dell, model:0M3918, Chipset:intel i915P/i915G, Southbridge:intel 82801FB(ICH6), Sensor:ITE 7601, Rev.:B1 If only I knew what i this meant. o, and heres the information about my current memory: DDR2, 256MB, Single Channel, 199.5mhz frequency, FSB: DRAM 1:1, Cas# Latency 3.0 clocks, Ras# to Cas#A Delay 3 clocks, Ras# Precharge 3 clocks, Cycle Time (Tras) 8 clocks. So if anyone can help me out with what memory to choose, that would be awesome thanks!

07-30-2007, 07:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 19,226	Not any DDR2 memory if the board doesn't support over 533 or 667mhz. The specifications for that model would show the memory speed supported. Samsung DDR2-SDRAM PC3200 - 256 MBytes was seen on one CPU-Z report seen at http://www.freewebs.com/dsam59003/cpuz.html suggesting DDR2 400 upto 533 on that model. The actual specs need a look however. __________________ Turning auto exhaust into a new energy source http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Ahe...ory?id=5552209 Ahead of theCurve: Extreme gamers play 45hrs. a week http://blogs.abcnews.com/aheadofthec...extreme-g.html

07-30-2007, 08:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
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07-30-2007, 11:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 19,226	A DDR2 board that doesn't offer the dual channel mode? You may want to review the manual for the board on installing memory there. If you see multicolored dimm slots the board is dual channel capable. __________________ Turning auto exhaust into a new energy source http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Ahe...ory?id=5552209 Ahead of theCurve: Extreme gamers play 45hrs. a week http://blogs.abcnews.com/aheadofthec...extreme-g.html

07-31-2007, 01:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 19,226	I suspect the green as the primary slots for each channel while advising a look in the manual for installing memory there. Two equal sized dimms of the same type of memory and speed would obviously see the best performance and stability with the dual channel mode enabled. You may also want to consider a good matched pair of 1gb dimms especially if you intend to run Vista at all. 256mb of memory sertainly isn't much to work with. __________________ Turning auto exhaust into a new energy source http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Ahe...ory?id=5552209 Ahead of theCurve: Extreme gamers play 45hrs. a week http://blogs.abcnews.com/aheadofthec...extreme-g.html

07-30-2007, 04:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
shortymet55 Silver Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Age: 17 Posts: 206	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231041 What do you think of that memory. From what i read on this site, i think its a good brand. However what do you all think about going with one 1GB or 2 512mb sticks. My motherboard doesn support the dual something, and it has 4 memory slots. So, Im thinking if i put these thwo in the first 2 slots, then my old 512mb in the third, it would just be cheaper, because i dont plan on upgrading any further.

07-30-2007, 11:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
shortymet55 Silver Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Age: 17 Posts: 206	Maybe I was wrong, then. Last time i checked, I think two slots were yellow, two green. So in this case, 2 512mb sticks would be better correct? Because they allow the use of dual channel mode.

10-11-2007, 11:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
shortymet55 Silver Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Age: 17 Posts: 206	I never got around to buying the memory, but i just started playing a new game, so now im actually gonna get it. Seems prices have gone down a bit from what i remember, so im going to 2 GB. So, im thinking about http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231044 . what do you all think?

10-12-2007, 12:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 19,226	Hopefully you will run those stock since they lack heat spreaders. The timings are good for the low price seen on them. 4-4-4-12 With the Kingston DDR2 800 memory here you see 4-4-4-14 for the 2gb of Hyper X memory. For 2gb of performance memory while beiing 533mhz you still see a good price there. I looked the $115 seen on Dell's 2gb kit seen at their support site and said no way. __________________ Turning auto exhaust into a new energy source http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Ahe...ory?id=5552209 Ahead of theCurve: Extreme gamers play 45hrs. a week http://blogs.abcnews.com/aheadofthec...extreme-g.html

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