Choosing the right RAM

[Rainemaida]

Okay, I currently have a Intel Pentium 4 2.8 MHz processor, Dell Dimension 4600 Motherboard, and (2x128)MB (PC2700) DDR SDRAM. My question is, can these sticks fit into my computer? They're "CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) Dual Channel Kit System Memory"

 

[Rainemaida]

no...? ====[[[[[[[[

 

[iss]

you need to go to dell website and check their support section to see what speeds of ram your motherboard supports. or run a utility like SIW or PC Wizard 2006 to find out what chipset your motherboard has.

 

[Rainemaida]

Okay, I dl'd and Ran Pc Wizard 2006, now what info do I need to find to compare it to?

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

Do what iss suggested. Use the info about ur mobo chipset from PC Wizard 2006 to go to that specific manufacturer's website and check out what speed of RAM ur mobo supports. For example if u have a VIA chipset. Go to www.viaarena.com
Or tell me the chipset name and i'll get u the info.

 

[Mirob]

Cheak out Cucial's website
http://www.crucial.com/store/listpa...=Dell&tabid=AM&model=Dimension+4600&submit=Go

The Corsair may work fine, but the BIOS may not confgure default settings right. All memory will run slower than rated.

If you buy there it's garenteed to work. You can find the same part numbers cheaper other places.

Dell uses Intel chpsets, almost exclusively.

 

[Rainemaida]

Yeah, except I prefer newegg prices over crucials.

Chipset : Intel i865GV

http://www.intel.com/products/chipsets/865GV/index.htm

soo...?

 

[Mirob]

I use 865 motherboards, I have no memory compatiblity issues. But I have Asus motherboard with regular BIOS updates, and your Dell may not. The Corsair should be fine, but no garentee.

 

[Rainemaida]

Okay, I'll try her out I guess. I might try and contact a local computer guy, I just don't want to have to pay any consoltation fees or whatever. Sorry I'm such a noob at hardware and stuff.

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

Yeah ur chipset supports the memory ur buying. Upto 4 GB of DDR400 184-pin unbuffered SDRAM is supported, so u'll have no problems at all.

 

[Rainemaida]

thank you.