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09-28-2006, 12:50 PM
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If you're running XP, 512 is more of a realistic minimum for good performance if you're doing more then email and word processing. Anything less and you're running a severe bottle neck.
Anything that'* some sort of brand name will be good. Another good brand is crucial.
Anything that'* some sort of brand name will be good. Another good brand is crucial.
09-28-2006, 12:55 PM
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more like 1GB is a minum now.. Going from 512 to 1G you will see a good speed dffrecn.
but yeah goign from 128 to 512.... it will ack like a new computer...
but yeah goign from 128 to 512.... it will ack like a new computer...
09-28-2006, 01:14 PM
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I ran 512 on my 2GHZ machine with XP Pro up until yesterday, and it ran just fine (Burning, surfing, gaming, etc). Haven't tried to hard to see the difference now that I have a whole Gig.
But, if all you can afford is 512, then do it. It'* enough.
But, if all you can afford is 512, then do it. It'* enough.
09-28-2006, 01:29 PM
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Now I am trying to determine if in fact 3200 is what I need. That;* what I was told by the Geek Squad, but I tried the websites for Kingston and Corsair and they both say 2100.
My wife found one on eBay for like $20 with shipping, seems like a good deal. That'* for the 3200. Don't know what to do if it is supposed to be 2100. Gonna try to open the case and take a look. I'll let you know what I find.
We may need to discuss this further if you are interested.
Thans for keeping everyone on topic here. But I am curious to the answer.
My wife found one on eBay for like $20 with shipping, seems like a good deal. That'* for the 3200. Don't know what to do if it is supposed to be 2100. Gonna try to open the case and take a look. I'll let you know what I find.
bandit Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 10:43 am Post subject:
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3200 DDR 512MB stick,i happen to have a Brand new one sitting on my desk at home that im not useing...
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3200 DDR 512MB stick,i happen to have a Brand new one sitting on my desk at home that im not useing...
BillBoost37 Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 10:41 am Post subject:
MOS95B Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 10:12 am Post subject:
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petraman wrote:
MOS95B wrote:
I've had really good luck with Kingston memory. I personally wouldn't trust it to run a mission critical server, but the company I work for does (and they're one of the biggest e-commerce companies there is). But I've never had a problem on my personal computers with them.
Do you work for Amazon??
Nope. Not yet anyways.... Bigger
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Post is about helping a member with memory..
C'mon you nerdy lounge lizards.. give the guy a link.
MOS95B Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 10:12 am Post subject:
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petraman wrote:
MOS95B wrote:
I've had really good luck with Kingston memory. I personally wouldn't trust it to run a mission critical server, but the company I work for does (and they're one of the biggest e-commerce companies there is). But I've never had a problem on my personal computers with them.
Do you work for Amazon??
Nope. Not yet anyways.... Bigger
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09-28-2006, 02:20 PM
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Johnny....where do ya worky...well..actually.. the question is where do you post from all day long, while your boss "thinks" you are working.
09-28-2006, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by bandit
more like 1GB is a minum now.. Going from 512 to 1G you will see a good speed dffrecn.
09-28-2006, 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by tallbump
Now I am trying to determine if in fact 3200 is what I need. That;* what I was told by the Geek Squad, but I tried the websites for Kingston and Corsair and they both say 2100.
Originally Posted by bandit
more like 1GB is a minum now.. Going from 512 to 1G you will see a good speed dffrecn.
09-28-2006, 11:16 PM
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Try looking it up at Crucial use their advisor. It may list 2100 as that will work but look for the performance ram specs. Thats whats probably best.
also - if you find something you like, ebay seller Memory4less is good and dependable. Well he was last year when I bought my pc4200'*
also - if you find something you like, ebay seller Memory4less is good and dependable. Well he was last year when I bought my pc4200'*