Will it fit?

[Rick_Rambus]

I am thinking of upgrading the memory of my Dell computer. It is a Dell Dimension 8100 series (year 2000). There is only two problems I have: 1. Its a Dell. 2. It carries Rambus (too expensive).

I went to newegg.com to look up some inexpensive and good Rambus memory and came up with this. http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-150-206&depa=1

I do not know if it will fit. Some people tell me Dell usually makes parts to fit it's own computers, but with the market growing on computer parts I would assume third market parties would find some way of making products fit most computers.

If the memory in the link doesn't fit, can someone help me find the right part? I would really appreciate it.

-Thanks

 

[Cromewell]

yes that RAM should work, you might want to check if your RAM has ECC though

 

[Rick_Rambus]

Please excuse me for not knowing, but was is the difference?

 

[Cromewell]

http://www.memorysuppliers.com/eccwhatisita.html
I don't know off hand what would happen if you mixed ECC and nonECC RAM, that'swhy I suggested you check

 

[Rick_Rambus]

Thanks, that helped alot! I also checked this site out for further assistance. https://www.4allmemory.com/

Is it any good?

 

[Cromewell]

4allmemory is ok for a list of memory types that will work with your system but they can't really help you match your current installed memory

 

[flip218]

just a reminder ... you have to get two of them

 

[Praetor]

Also with RDRAM you might need terminators

 

[Rick_Rambus]

Yes, I am aware that two purchases of the Ram is required.

Thanks for your help, I am buying from Newegg.com