Memory

[Sheldon]

Hi Everyone,

I would like some help in buying the correct memory for my computer.
The original memory is a 184 pin SDRAM DDR 256 UNB PC2100 CL2. I can't
find out what the UNB means and I don't much about CL and whether I can
buy an CL2.5 to replace a CL2. I found this memory for sale but only
the clock speed 266 MHz and PC2100 agreed. Is this memory compatile
with my mother board? (ASUS P4B266SE)

Kingston KVR266X64C25/256 256Mb DDR PC2100 184pin 266MHz

Appreciate any help given,

Sheldon

 

[Conor]

Hi Everyone,

I would like some help in buying the correct memory for my computer.
The original memory is a 184 pin SDRAM DDR 256 UNB PC2100 CL2. I can't
find out what the UNB means and I don't much about CL and whether I can
buy an CL2.5 to replace a CL2. I found this memory for sale but only
the clock speed 266 MHz and PC2100 agreed. Is this memory compatile
with my mother board? (ASUS P4B266SE)

Kingston KVR266X64C25/256 256Mb DDR PC2100 184pin 266MHz

Appreciate any help given,

Probably unbuffered.

Go to www.crucial.com and use their "Memory Selector". It'll tell you
what is compatible.

 

[Dave]

Hi Everyone,

I would like some help in buying the correct memory for my computer.
The original memory is a 184 pin SDRAM DDR 256 UNB PC2100 CL2. I can't
find out what the UNB means and I don't much about CL and whether I can
buy an CL2.5 to replace a CL2. I found this memory for sale but only
the clock speed 266 MHz and PC2100 agreed. Is this memory compatile
with my mother board? (ASUS P4B266SE)

Kingston KVR266X64C25/256 256Mb DDR PC2100 184pin 266MHz

Appreciate any help given,

Sheldon

Yes, that memory should work. Most ram is unbuffered, but not usually
marked as such, so I don't blame you for being confused about the "UNB"
part. CL is CAS latency. 2 is a little faster than 2.5. However, you
probably won't notice the speed difference. In fact, if you are adding
additional RAM, you'll probably see a significant speed increase. -Dave

 

[dawg]

How many chips are there on your original ram? It's important,because this
problem pops up evry once in awhile. Some older motherboards don't support
high density ram. High density is usually associated with fewer chips on the
ram module. If your original ram has 16+ chips it's probably low density.
Just be careful what you buy and ask questions.
BTW,Unb is unbuffered and CL= CAS latency. 2.0 is better than 2.5 or 3.0.

 

[Sheldon]

Thanks Everyone,

I have low density RAM in my computer so I guess this new one should
work well together with it.
I will let you know how it went.

Again, many thanks.

Sheldon

 

[Sheldon]

Thanks!
The new memory works like a charm.

Much obliged!

/Sheldon