Need help matching RAM

[guessrow]

Hello,

I have a dell dimension 8400 and would like to upgrade from 1Gb to 2Gb RAM. Dell wants $80/512Mb. Im just wondering if I can get it cheaper anywhere else. I currently have 1GB Dual channel DDR2 SDRAM at 400MhZ (2x512). I have 4 memory slots. I would appreciate any ideas on how or where to shop. I've never bought or added RAM before so I don't have much knowlege here...

BTW what is "Dual channel"?

TIA for replies, Jim

 

[zephead]

because you own a dell pc, you have no other option for said parts except what dell decides to charge you.

it is possible to get third-party ram modules to work in there, but it isn't likely to work out.

 

[patio]

Try Crucial's site for recommendations on what RAM will run properly in that system...a bit pricey but cheaper than Dell's i would suspect.

patio.