Memory Upgrade

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Andy/Bandi said:
To All Cognoscenti, Greetings!

My Foxconn Winfast K7S741MG/K7S741GXMG motherboard has 512 MB of memory
installed. I'd like to increase it to 1 GIG. What kind of memory should I
purchase?

Thanks in advance,

Andy
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Another stick like the one you've already got ?
Does the current stick work good ?
Tested with memtest86+ or with Prime95 (torture test option) ?

Paul
 
To All Cognoscenti, Greetings!

My Foxconn Winfast K7S741MG/K7S741GXMG motherboard has 512 MB of memory
installed. I'd like to increase it to 1 GIG. What kind of memory should I
purchase?

Thanks in advance,

Andy
 
Paul said:
Another stick like the one you've already got ?
Does the current stick work good ?
Tested with memtest86+ or with Prime95 (torture test option) ?

Paul
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Yes to all questions.

Thanks.

Andy
 
I finally took the trouble of pulling the current memory. It's marked 512 MB
DDR PC2700. It that the same as PC2700 Non-ecc?
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Yes

You might also see if there are any markings on the module
relating to CAS latency, perhaps the numbers on the sticker.
If you already had CAS2 or 2.5, it would be as well to buy
more of the same or better memory rather than CAS3 would
would be a minor performance hit.

You should also be able to buy PC3200, your board uses what
could be termed quite standard memory, most common PC2700 or
3200 should be compatible though you might check Foxconn's
website to see if they have any bios updates for memory
compatibility issues.
 
Andy/Bandi said:
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I finally took the trouble of pulling the current memory. It's
marked 512 MB DDR PC2700. It that the same as PC2700 Non-ecc?
Click to expand...

If your MB is capable (check its documentation, especially the chip
set) I advise getting ECC memory. It will save you much guessing
and hair loss about memory faults in the future.
 
CBFalconer said:
If your MB is capable (check its documentation, especially the chip
set) I advise getting ECC memory. It will save you much guessing
and hair loss about memory faults in the future.
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He'd then have to replace the original memory. His original ram, as far
as he's told is fine.
Op did not mention any trouble with ram, just asked about an upgrade.

Mixing ecc and non ecc would at best be a waste of money, at worst it
would CAUSE memory compatibility problems.


FWIW, I checked for specs. Foxconn does not say, and crucial memory
advisor does not list the motherboard.


 
kony said:
Yes

You might also see if there are any markings on the module
relating to CAS latency, perhaps the numbers on the sticker.
If you already had CAS2 or 2.5, it would be as well to buy
more of the same or better memory rather than CAS3 would
would be a minor performance hit.

You should also be able to buy PC3200, your board uses what
could be termed quite standard memory, most common PC2700 or
3200 should be compatible though you might check Foxconn's
website to see if they have any bios updates for memory
compatibility issues.
Click to expand...

MemoryTen offers the following two memory bars that seem to fill the bill.


512MB Dell Dimension 2400/4550/4600/8300 184pin PC2700 DDR DIM...
$59.98
512MB Dell Dimension 2400/4550/4600/8300 184pin PC2700 DDR DIMM (p/n
311-2076) 512MB Dell Dimension 2400/4550/4600/8300 184pin PC2700 DDR DIMM
311-2076, KTD4550/512, A0388037, A0136892 This module may be manufactured by
Adata, TwinMOS, ... today. We guaranty this module to work in your
motherboard. 512MB 184p PC2700 CL2.5 DDR DIMM. The 311-2076 carries a
MemoryTen lifetime exchange or repair ...


512MB HP-Compaq Evo Desktop/Workstation PC2700 DDR DIMM (p/n 3...
$59.98
512MB HP-Compaq Evo Desktop/Workstation PC2700 DDR DIMM (p/n
313885-292) 512MB HP-Compaq Evo Desktop/Workstation PC2700 DDR DIMM DC340A,
313885-292, KTC-D320/512 This module may be manufactured by Adata, TwinMOS,
Kingston, Samsung ... on our availalblity. This part is in stock and can
ship today. 512MB 184p PC2700 CL2.5 DDR 2.5V DIMM. The 313885-292 carries a
MemoryTen lifetime exchange or ...


Which one should I choose?

Bandi
 
MemoryTen offers the following two memory bars that seem to fill the bill.
Click to expand...

I don't understand why you would buy from MemoryTen. These
are standard modules, there is no need to deal with a
company that has so many bad ratings at resellerratings.com:


http://www.resellerratings.com/store/MemoryTen_6

Which one should I choose?
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As mentioned previously, it would depend on what the CAS
rating is on your current modules but most likely I'd get
this,

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820141121
 
[email protected] said:
He'd then have to replace the original memory. His original ram, as
far as he's told is fine. Op did not mention any trouble with ram,
just asked about an upgrade.

Mixing ecc and non ecc would at best be a waste of money, at worst
it would CAUSE memory compatibility problems.

FWIW, I checked for specs. Foxconn does not say, and crucial memory
advisor does not list the motherboard.
Click to expand...

I didn't recommend mixing, which is pointless, unless to cheapen a
future upgrade to ECC. I did recommend the peace of mind that
comes with ECC.
 
MemoryTen offers the following two memory bars that seem to fill the bill.


512MB Dell Dimension 2400/4550/4600/8300 184pin PC2700 DDR DIM...
$59.98
512MB Dell Dimension 2400/4550/4600/8300 184pin PC2700 DDR DIMM (p/n
311-2076) 512MB Dell Dimension 2400/4550/4600/8300 184pin PC2700 DDR DIMM
311-2076, KTD4550/512, A0388037, A0136892 This module may be manufactured by
Adata, TwinMOS, ... today. We guaranty this module to work in your
motherboard. 512MB 184p PC2700 CL2.5 DDR DIMM. The 311-2076 carries a
MemoryTen lifetime exchange or repair ...


512MB HP-Compaq Evo Desktop/Workstation PC2700 DDR DIMM (p/n 3...
$59.98
512MB HP-Compaq Evo Desktop/Workstation PC2700 DDR DIMM (p/n
313885-292) 512MB HP-Compaq Evo Desktop/Workstation PC2700 DDR DIMM DC340A,
313885-292, KTC-D320/512 This module may be manufactured by Adata, TwinMOS,
Kingston, Samsung ... on our availalblity. This part is in stock and can
ship today. 512MB 184p PC2700 CL2.5 DDR 2.5V DIMM. The 313885-292 carries a
MemoryTen lifetime exchange or ...


Which one should I choose?
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I dunno what Memory Ten is, but looking at the price I would think "NONE".
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To All Cognoscenti:

Many thanks to all for sharing the benefit of your experience with a layman
like me. I've ordered the memory from a local supplier here in BC.

Bandi
 
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