Dell memory ?

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I have a Dell L667r with out any memory.. it was a co discard. Ive
looked for specs and the best i can find is Pc133 sdrman dimms cas3
(supports 4 clocks only)
Can someone put this in plain english so i can get generic memory?
thanks

dnw
 
I have a Dell L667r with out any memory.. it was a co discard. Ive
looked for specs and the best i can find is Pc133 sdrman dimms cas3
(supports 4 clocks only)
Can someone put this in plain english so i can get generic memory?
thanks

dnw
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I don't know if I can make it any more plain English, but I'll try:

PC133, SDRAM DIMM

PC133 defines the standard, and max clock speed for the RAM.

SDRAM is the type of memory chips on the module. Synchronous Dynamic
Random Access Memory.

DIMM is the physical shape and size of the little circuit board the
chips are mounted on. Dual Inline Memory Module.

CAS3 is the memory timing. Having the memory timing set higher than
the memory is capable can cause problems. I'm not 100% sure, but I
think PC133 modules are CAS3 or CAS2 anyways, so I don't think you'll
need to worry about this. You can ask to be sure if you wish.

Only other thing you need to specify is the capacity of the module you
want to buy. I'm not familiar with DELL model numbers, but many if it
uses SDRAM DIMMs, it's probably a few years old, and likely has has a
max memory limit of 256Megs or 512Megs. If you want to be safe, buy a
256Meg module. If you deal with a shop that has a good return policy,
try a 512Meg.
 
I have a Dell L667r with out any memory.. it was a co discard. Ive
looked for specs and the best i can find is Pc133 sdrman dimms cas3
(supports 4 clocks only)
Can someone put this in plain english so i can get generic memory?
thanks

dnw
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Many memory manufacturers have a tool on their website to help you select
the correct ram for your system. Try:

http://www.crucial.com/
http://www.kingston.com/
http://www.mushkin.com/epages/mushkin.storefront
http://www.ocztechnology.com/
http://www.vikinginterworks.com/
http://www.corsairmicro.com/
http://www.geilusa.com/
http://www.infineon.com/cgi/ecrm.dll/ecrm/scripts/prod_cat.jsp?oid=-8004
http://www.legacyelectronics.com/
 
It's low density memory. It's not easy to find. Most places don't have a clue
about the differences between low and high density PC133.They even tried to
tell me that all one sided PC100,133 was low density. There was a lot more high
density PC133 made and very little low density.You'd have better luck with
PC100 SDRAM.I've tried to buy it assure me it will work and when the order
arrived it was invariably high density PC 133. Try Crucial. But I had problems
with them too. Glad I don't need to do that any more.
 
I have a Dell L667r with out any memory.. it was a co discard. Ive
looked for specs and the best i can find is Pc133 sdrman dimms cas3
(supports 4 clocks only)
Can someone put this in plain english so i can get generic memory?
thanks

dnw
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You COULD go to the Alpha Memory website, http://www.memory.com , and
use their memory configurator to specify and purchase memory. Their
prices are quite reasonable...
Raymond Sirois
SysOp: The Lost Chord BBS
607-733-5745
telnet://thelostchord.dns2go.com:6000
 
(e-mail address removed) (YanquiDawg) wrote in
It's low density memory. It's not easy to find. Most places don't
have a clue
about the differences between low and high density PC133.They even
tried to tell me that all one sided PC100,133 was low density. There
was a lot more high density PC133 made and very little low
density.You'd have better luck with PC100 SDRAM.I've tried to buy it
assure me it will work and when the order arrived it was invariably
high density PC 133. Try Crucial. But I had problems with them too.
Glad I don't need to do that any more.
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Yea, me too! Some manufacturers specifically discuss this issue at their
site and direct you to the right stuff, but you gotta look hard for it.
 
You'd have better luck with
PC100 SDRAM.I've tried to buy it assure me it will work and when the order
arrived it was invariably high density PC 133.
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are you suggesting that pc100 memory will work in place of pc133
lodensity?
dnw
 
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