RAM question
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boyd117
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lol yea for sure, if your board handles ddr2 you can find a cheap and reliable set of ddr2 800
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...ktop+Memory)-_-Kingston+Technology-_-20134488
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...ktop+Memory)-_-Kingston+Technology-_-20134488
captaincranky
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Well, Intel says....
With their later chipsets, (I'm going to say 965, 'cause I have one), the asymmetric RAM configuration you describe (1 512 MB + 1 GB) would run as dual channel in what is called an interleaved configuration. That is to say the lower 1 GB of Ram would run as dual channel and the upper 512 MB (the top half of the 1 GB DIMM) would run as single channel. Consequently, there would be no speed difference until you computer required more than 1 GB of memory.
With their later chipsets, (I'm going to say 965, 'cause I have one), the asymmetric RAM configuration you describe (1 512 MB + 1 GB) would run as dual channel in what is called an interleaved configuration. That is to say the lower 1 GB of Ram would run as dual channel and the upper 512 MB (the top half of the 1 GB DIMM) would run as single channel. Consequently, there would be no speed difference until you computer required more than 1 GB of memory.
My specs- and by the looks of it its not ddr2 capable
CPU: CPU, Intel Celeron D340 (256MB L2 cache, 2.93GHz, 533MHz FSB)
CPU Fan Type: FAN,H/S CEL-P4 2.8 AVC Z7H700T007
HDD: HDD, 100GB 7200rpm
Memory: MEM, DDR-RAM 512MB (Max. 2GB)
ODD1: COMBO,NXGN3LC CDRW48X32X48+DVD16X 100521
Modem: MODEM, V.92 56K 56PSV-A 101198
Power Supply: PS,300 WATT 100929
CPU: CPU, Intel Celeron D340 (256MB L2 cache, 2.93GHz, 533MHz FSB)
CPU Fan Type: FAN,H/S CEL-P4 2.8 AVC Z7H700T007
HDD: HDD, 100GB 7200rpm
Memory: MEM, DDR-RAM 512MB (Max. 2GB)
ODD1: COMBO,NXGN3LC CDRW48X32X48+DVD16X 100521
Modem: MODEM, V.92 56K 56PSV-A 101198
Power Supply: PS,300 WATT 100929
LinkedKube
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Didnt you already post this before?
captaincranky
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Ok........
1st. most 2 GB maximum memory boards are Not Dual Channel.
2nd. The 300 Watt PSU would have to go. It wouldn't power ANY worthwhile graphics card.
3rd. Many games could be run with one of the faster Celerons (such as yours), provided sufficient RAM is present, AND, you have a kick-a** graphics card.
However, in no way will a system using DDR (184 pin) memory and a Cele make you the envy of every kid on your block. It is, as systems go, a dead end.
4th. And perhaps most importantly, you still haven't figured out what motherboard is in this computer, unless you have your reasons to keep it a secret. But seriously, I'm giving you a link to SIW (system information for windows) it's right here on Techspot. Run it and you will know way too much about your machine, then get back to us. https://www.techspot.com/downloads/155-siw-system-info.html
1st. most 2 GB maximum memory boards are Not Dual Channel.
2nd. The 300 Watt PSU would have to go. It wouldn't power ANY worthwhile graphics card.
3rd. Many games could be run with one of the faster Celerons (such as yours), provided sufficient RAM is present, AND, you have a kick-a** graphics card.
However, in no way will a system using DDR (184 pin) memory and a Cele make you the envy of every kid on your block. It is, as systems go, a dead end.
4th. And perhaps most importantly, you still haven't figured out what motherboard is in this computer, unless you have your reasons to keep it a secret. But seriously, I'm giving you a link to SIW (system information for windows) it's right here on Techspot. Run it and you will know way too much about your machine, then get back to us. https://www.techspot.com/downloads/155-siw-system-info.html
Well thanks for the info even tho its bad news for me.
Property Value
Manufacturer Intel Corporation
Model D865GVHZ
Version AAC93540-101
Serial Number BTHZ51715319
Chipset Vendor Intel Corporation
Chipset Model 82865G/PE/P, 82848P DRAM Controller / Host-Hub Interface
South Bridge 82801EB/ER (ICH5/ICH5R) LPC Interface Bridge
SMBus Intel Corporation 82801EB/ER (ICH5/ICH5R) SMBus Controller @D800h
CPU Intel Celeron D
Cpu Socket Socket 478 [J2E1]
Max CPU Speed 3060 MHz
System Slots 3 PCI, 1 AGP
Memory Slots 4
Maximum Memory Module Size 1024 MBytes
thats the mobo
Property Value
Manufacturer Intel Corporation
Model D865GVHZ
Version AAC93540-101
Serial Number BTHZ51715319
Chipset Vendor Intel Corporation
Chipset Model 82865G/PE/P, 82848P DRAM Controller / Host-Hub Interface
South Bridge 82801EB/ER (ICH5/ICH5R) LPC Interface Bridge
SMBus Intel Corporation 82801EB/ER (ICH5/ICH5R) SMBus Controller @D800h
CPU Intel Celeron D
Cpu Socket Socket 478 [J2E1]
Max CPU Speed 3060 MHz
System Slots 3 PCI, 1 AGP
Memory Slots 4
Maximum Memory Module Size 1024 MBytes
thats the mobo
captaincranky
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If this is the same box.....as your other post....
The info you have provided states that you have an AGP port. Why would you be looking at a PCI card, if this is correct?
As Supersmash has pointed out this is posted in another thread. Again, if this is the same computer, you would be helping yourself more by tackling the machine as a whole, not by getting one question answered here, then another there.
The socket 478 is a dead end with respect to CPU. You might find a P4 for it, but they're just about dead as well.
The info you have provided states that you have an AGP port. Why would you be looking at a PCI card, if this is correct?
As Supersmash has pointed out this is posted in another thread. Again, if this is the same computer, you would be helping yourself more by tackling the machine as a whole, not by getting one question answered here, then another there.
The socket 478 is a dead end with respect to CPU. You might find a P4 for it, but they're just about dead as well.
captaincranky
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Oh Dear......
I downloaded the product manual and it is as you say, only PCI add-ins. The only reason I can for the read out of the board stating anything about AGP is that probably the integrated graphics are accomplished by DIRECT AGP. Here's the Intel page should you perchance care to peruse it: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/d865gvhz/sb/CS-027146.htm
There isn't anything here about this computer that suggests that updating it is a good idea, at least not from a practical standpoint. I understand situations are different and money can be a problem, well it always seems to be. There's nothing I/we can do but permit you to make up your own mind on where to go next.
I downloaded the product manual and it is as you say, only PCI add-ins. The only reason I can for the read out of the board stating anything about AGP is that probably the integrated graphics are accomplished by DIRECT AGP. Here's the Intel page should you perchance care to peruse it: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/d865gvhz/sb/CS-027146.htm
There isn't anything here about this computer that suggests that updating it is a good idea, at least not from a practical standpoint. I understand situations are different and money can be a problem, well it always seems to be. There's nothing I/we can do but permit you to make up your own mind on where to go next.
captaincranky
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Knit 1, perl 2......
PCI (Both PCI & PCI-E) have only 1 alignment notch. The 2 sockets are identical. The PCI-E socket is usually black. It is installed in a motherboard BACKWARDS from a PCI socket. This way you can't confuse the 2 boards. Either card will go into either socket, but if it's the wrong card (either way) the monitor connections will point toward the inside of the case. An AGP socket has >2< alignment notches, configured more like this ---- ---- ---- Or if 1 notch, closer to the center of the socket. AGP sockets are slightly shorter than PCI. Please, go to Intel, search support for your board and download the manual, it has full layout diagrams.
PCI (Both PCI & PCI-E) have only 1 alignment notch. The 2 sockets are identical. The PCI-E socket is usually black. It is installed in a motherboard BACKWARDS from a PCI socket. This way you can't confuse the 2 boards. Either card will go into either socket, but if it's the wrong card (either way) the monitor connections will point toward the inside of the case. An AGP socket has >2< alignment notches, configured more like this ---- ---- ---- Or if 1 notch, closer to the center of the socket. AGP sockets are slightly shorter than PCI. Please, go to Intel, search support for your board and download the manual, it has full layout diagrams.
Tedster
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captaincranky
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Now you've gone and done it.......
Tedster laid "the link" on you.
Tedster laid "the link" on you.
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