Q: Suitable PC3200 memory for Dell Dimension?

[DCA]

Does anyone know who makes the Dell Dimension 8300 motherboard?
I want to upgrade the RAM (PC3200) but all the main manufacturers list
specific type for the 8300 that costs a bunch more.
Can I not use 2x 512Mb Elixir to work under HT technology or is there an
issue with Dell compatibility or matched pairs etc
I really don't want to pay £75 for each 512Mb strip!
Thanks
David

 

[Rab C Nesbitt]

Does anyone know who makes the Dell Dimension 8300 motherboard?
I want to upgrade the RAM (PC3200) but all the main manufacturers list
specific type for the 8300 that costs a bunch more.
Can I not use 2x 512Mb Elixir to work under HT technology or is there an
issue with Dell compatibility or matched pairs etc
I really don't want to pay £75 for each 512Mb strip!
Thanks
David

go to crucial.com & they'll tell you need - £31:99 ex vat per 512Mb strip...
& they can be trusted .... (unlike Dull...)

rgds

Rab

 

[sbb78247]

go to crucial.com & they'll tell you need - £31:99 ex vat per 512Mb
strip... & they can be trusted .... (unlike Dull...)

rgds

Rab

Dell will ass rape you for any kind of upgrade. Crucial will work just fine
and it is affordable.

 

[ScreamingMan]

Dell, HP, and IBM use proprietary memory sticks, usually with nine RAM chips
as opposed to eight. Most often, they are sync'd with the MOBO. So, you
take your chances with non-DELL RAM.

If your system is mission critical; you might want topony up the dough.

good luck.

I use ULTRA; but not in a DELL; works very well and is much cheaper than
CRUCIAL.

 

[Terry Wilson]

Dell, HP, and IBM use proprietary memory sticks, usually with nine RAM chips
as opposed to eight. Most often, they are sync'd with the MOBO. So, you
take your chances with non-DELL RAM.

Nine chips simply means ECC memory.

Have any links for this 'proprietary' memory?