Question about RAM compatibility...

bran · 06-01-2003, 03:02 PM

Hello, I wasn't sure where to put this question, so I figured this was the best place. Anyway, I have a dell system, 256MB PC800 RDRAM, here are some specs.
Package Type: 184-pin RIMM
Logical Type: 128Meg x 16
Speed: PC800
Description: Non-Parity, Unbuffered

My question is, will this RAM work?

Memory Type: RDRAM (RAMBUS)
Memory Speed: 100 ns
Memory Size: 256MB
Memory Architecture: Memory Module
Memory Bandwidth: 800MHz
Memory Socket: RIMM 184-pin
Number of Modules: 1
Error Checking: ECC

All the non-parity, unbuffered, ECC descriptions are really confusing me. And for the 100ns memory speed, is 100 ns bad? Cause the price on this memory is rather low for RDRAM.. It's Samsung brand if that has any neg/pos connotations with anyone. Thanks!

vroxx · 06-02-2003, 02:33 PM

The thing you have to do with ram is run them in pairs... like the old pentium processors. So you need another stick of ram that is the same speed and size and you shouldnt have a problem

Hope it helps.

--viper roxx

GilbertsGrape · 06-04-2003, 01:53 PM

crucial.com has a mem selector

seqiro · 06-05-2003, 09:00 PM

Crucial does not sell RDRAM, so unfortunately that won't help him in this case. But typically that IS the easiest way to find out what RAM you need, their site is set up very nicely.

Jeffbx · 06-06-2003, 11:58 AM

Speaking of that, anyone have a good, reputable place that DOES carry RDRAM? I think it's about time the Crucial finally admits that people DO use it & it's viable technology...

Quote:

We do not currently offer Rambus upgrades because a relatively small number of our customers have expressed interest in it, and we believe that long-term demand for Rambus product will not be great enough for us to maintain the low-cost pricing our customers have come to expect.

slaus · 06-21-2003, 12:00 AM

Go to Kingston.com. They'll have a memory selector based off of compatability.

Bires · 06-21-2003, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bran
My question is, will this RAM work?

Memory Type: RDRAM (RAMBUS)
Memory Speed: 100 ns
Memory Size: 256MB
Memory Architecture: Memory Module
Memory Bandwidth: 800MHz
Memory Socket: RIMM 184-pin
Number of Modules: 1
Error Checking: ECC

Doesn't ECC still have a special goldfinger configuration?

06-01-2003, 03:02 PM	#1
bran Ensign Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 26	Question about RAM compatibility... Hello, I wasn't sure where to put this question, so I figured this was the best place. Anyway, I have a dell system, 256MB PC800 RDRAM, here are some specs. Package Type: 184-pin RIMM Logical Type: 128Meg x 16 Speed: PC800 Description: Non-Parity, Unbuffered My question is, will this RAM work? Memory Type: RDRAM (RAMBUS) Memory Speed: 100 ns Memory Size: 256MB Memory Architecture: Memory Module Memory Bandwidth: 800MHz Memory Socket: RIMM 184-pin Number of Modules: 1 Error Checking: ECC All the non-parity, unbuffered, ECC descriptions are really confusing me. And for the 100ns memory speed, is 100 ns bad? Cause the price on this memory is rather low for RDRAM.. It's Samsung brand if that has any neg/pos connotations with anyone. Thanks!

06-02-2003, 02:33 PM	#2
vroxx Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 65	It should. The thing you have to do with ram is run them in pairs... like the old pentium processors. So you need another stick of ram that is the same speed and size and you shouldnt have a problem Hope it helps. --viper roxx

06-05-2003, 09:00 PM	#4
seqiro Commander Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western MA Posts: 1,183	Crucial does not sell RDRAM, so unfortunately that won't help him in this case. But typically that IS the easiest way to find out what RAM you need, their site is set up very nicely. __________________ Paul Beasi

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06-04-2003, 01:53 PM	#3
GilbertsGrape Captain Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: You can’t get there from here, USA Posts: 1,797	crucial.com has a mem selector

06-21-2003, 12:00 AM	#6
slaus Commander Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,189	Go to Kingston.com. They'll have a memory selector based off of compatability.

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