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RIMM (Rambus) memory
Can I use less expensive memory in a computer that take Rambus memory?
The computer is a older Dell Dimension 8100. It has 4 memory slots. Two are filed with 129mb modules and 2 are filled with 64mb modules (memory must be installed as a pair). We prices for a single 128mb Rambus module is $99. So to get a pair would be $200 for a gain of only 128mb. Is there a less expensive solution? D. Azose |
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RIMM (Rambus) memory
The computer will work only with rambus memory. It is usually more cost effective to replace the motherboard than to buy rambus memory. David Azose wrote: Can I use less expensive memory in a computer that take Rambus memory? The computer is a older Dell Dimension 8100. It has 4 memory slots. Two are filed with 129mb modules and 2 are filled with 64mb modules (memory must be installed as a pair). We prices for a single 128mb Rambus module is $99. So to get a pair would be $200 for a gain of only 128mb. Is there a less expensive solution? D. Azose -- Mike Walsh West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.A. |
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RIMM (Rambus) memory
Mike Walsh wrote:
The computer will work only with rambus memory. It is usually more cost effective to replace the motherboard than to buy rambus memory. David Azose wrote: Can I use less expensive memory in a computer that take Rambus memory? The computer is a older Dell Dimension 8100. It has 4 memory slots. Two are filed with 129mb modules and 2 are filled with 64mb modules (memory must be installed as a pair). We prices for a single 128mb Rambus module is $99. So to get a pair would be $200 for a gain of only 128mb. Is there a less expensive solution? D. Azose Mike, Thanks for the timely reply. I was afraid of that. I think I will just leave it as it. Thanks again David |
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RIMM (Rambus) memory
David Azose wrote:
Mike Walsh wrote: The computer will work only with rambus memory. It is usually more cost effective to replace the motherboard than to buy rambus memory. David Azose wrote: Can I use less expensive memory in a computer that take Rambus memory? The computer is a older Dell Dimension 8100. It has 4 memory slots. Two are filed with 129mb modules and 2 are filled with 64mb modules (memory must be installed as a pair). We prices for a single 128mb Rambus module is $99. So to get a pair would be $200 for a gain of only 128mb. Is there a less expensive solution? D. Azose Mike, Thanks for the timely reply. I was afraid of that. I think I will just leave it as it. Thanks again David Mike is 100% correct. I was able to find some cheaper prices on ebay for this type of memory 6-9 months ago. I haven't compared your prices above with ebay's current listings, but you might want to do so. |
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