RAM Upgrade - Is this still Possible?

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I am looking to upgrade a number of Gateway supplied PCs to extend life for
1-2 years.
Have searched for the RAM on various sites with no success.
Is it likely to still be available, but under totally different
identification numbers?
Also any ideas on the cost?

RAM has the following info:

On Sticky Label

Infineon HYS64V16220GU-8-B 16M x 64 SDRAM
B2201003 PC100-222-620
Assembled in Germany
128Mb Sync 100MHz CL2

On Chip Board

PCSDRAM Rev 1.0
E53863
94v-0


In the machine I have opened, there are three slots with only one occupied
by RAM detailed above.
Is there likely to be an issue with pairing up or anything?

TIA

Phil
 
I am looking to upgrade a number of Gateway supplied PCs to extend life for
1-2 years.
Have searched for the RAM on various sites with no success.
Is it likely to still be available, but under totally different
identification numbers?
Also any ideas on the cost?
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Chances are it's just the same RAM as in any other PC (not proprietry to
Gateway).

RAM has the following info:
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On Sticky Label
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Infineon HYS64V16220GU-8-B 16M x 64 SDRAM
B2201003 PC100-222-620
Assembled in Germany
128Mb Sync 100MHz CL2
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This is pretty self explanatory, it's 128MB PC-100 SDRAM (don't worry about
the CAS (CL2) on such old stuff). If you can find old PC-100 SDRAM second
hand then put that in, otherwise buy all new sticks of PC-133 ram (don't mix
and match PC-133 with PC-100, you'll end up with random crashes and blue
screens).

If they have 3 slots for RAM, provided it's all the same speed (size doesn't
matter), you can fill all of them if you wish.

Regards,
Chris
 
TheScullster said:
I am looking to upgrade a number of Gateway supplied PCs to extend life for
1-2 years.
Have searched for the RAM on various sites with no success.
Is it likely to still be available, but under totally different
identification numbers?
Also any ideas on the cost?

RAM has the following info:

On Sticky Label

Infineon HYS64V16220GU-8-B 16M x 64 SDRAM
B2201003 PC100-222-620
Assembled in Germany
128Mb Sync 100MHz CL2
Click to expand...


It sounds like PC100 SDRAM memory. I'm sure you can still buy this new. You
sound like UK - check in www.dabs.com or www.cclonline.com! Also, have a
look on ebay - there is loads of second hand RAM in there.

Beware - its not DDR memory, but PC100 or PC133 SDRAM !!
I can only find PC133 for sale, but its 50 pounds for a 256MB module. If you
get compatibility problems between the old and new modules, then why not put
all the old memory modules in some of the machines and then put new modules
in the others - that way you don't have to mix old and new and you would get
minimum of 384MB using the old ones and more using the new.
 
Thanks Gareth and Skeleton Man!

Next Question:

On offtek.co.uk site they list the Gateway machines we have - namely GP7
Pentium III.
On this site they state that "Standard" memory is 32/96/128Mb.
Will I still be able to fit the 256Mb single module?

Thanks again

Phil
 
On offtek.co.uk site they list the Gateway machines we have - namely GP7
Pentium III.
On this site they state that "Standard" memory is 32/96/128Mb.
Will I still be able to fit the 256Mb single module?
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You should be able to use a 256MB single module... even my old PII box will
take up to 256MB per stick.

Regards,
Chris
 
TheScullster said:
Thanks Gareth and Skeleton Man!

Next Question:

On offtek.co.uk site they list the Gateway machines we have - namely GP7
Pentium III.
On this site they state that "Standard" memory is 32/96/128Mb.
Will I still be able to fit the 256Mb single module?

Thanks again

Phil
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You really need to check the motherboard manual
but it looks like the largest each slot can take is 128mb.
Try this
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X2
92ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=18345
this Value stuff should do and run it CAS 3 not 2
 
On offtek.co.uk site they list the Gateway machines we have - namely GP7
You really need to check the motherboard manual
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I would agree - if you don't have the manual, then open the case and see
what the motherboard is - there will probably be a name stamped in the
corner or perhaps on the back. Once you know the motherboard (and perhaps
revision number), check the manufacturers website for the manual or do a
search online for the manual or repost here and someone might have more
detailed info.

It could be that a 128MB module was the largest available when the
motherboard and computer were made! I just did a quick google search for
"Gateway GP7" and there seems to be several versions, so if you seard online
specifically for your model, you might find more info.
 
Thanks Gareth and Skeleton Man!

Next Question:

On offtek.co.uk site they list the Gateway machines we have - namely GP7
Pentium III.
On this site they state that "Standard" memory is 32/96/128Mb.
Will I still be able to fit the 256Mb single module?

Thanks again

Phil
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Any gateway system that came with or supported a P3 should
accept 256MB module.

You probably need low-density memory. 16 x 8, not 32 x4.
For the most part all PC133 memory is higher density than
the system may support, the "typical" memory you seek would
be described as PC100 and now costs almost double what PC133
does.
 
I would agree - if you don't have the manual, then open the case and see
what the motherboard is - there will probably be a name stamped in the
corner or perhaps on the back. Once you know the motherboard (and perhaps
revision number), check the manufacturers website for the manual or do a
search online for the manual or repost here and someone might have more
detailed info.

It could be that a 128MB module was the largest available when the
motherboard and computer were made! I just did a quick google search for
"Gateway GP7" and there seems to be several versions, so if you seard online
specifically for your model, you might find more info.
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If it's a 440LX chip set then the largest DIMM supported is a 128M. If
it's the 440BX then the largest DIMM is 256M.
 
If it's a 440LX chip set then the largest DIMM supported is a 128M. If
it's the 440BX then the largest DIMM is 256M.
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LX did not support PIII, it'd be BX most likely or maybe 815
if a little newer.
 
This is pretty self explanatory, it's 128MB PC-100 SDRAM (don't worry
about
the CAS (CL2) on such old stuff).
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Not so. Some older computers are VERY finicky about what type of memory you
put in. His best bet would be to go to www.crucial.com and use their memory
selector to pick the right stick.
 
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