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| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» soyfunk replied on Thu Dec 22, 2005 @ 11:29am |
 Coolness: 126770 | wtap homies
finally resolved my cpu overheating and noisy fan problem a while ago and now i got a new one for you nerds its been 5-6 years since i built this system and i need some guidance with upgrading with i currently have now im confused with this ram stuff want to buy two 512megs ram cards read that the processor im running is a factor in the choice of type (confused) i have a t-bird 1.4 amd dont know the bus speed right now do i have to stick to pc2100 pc266 184pin rams like i already have or can i used lower/higher bus speeds if so please also link me to a local store that carries this type of ram cause most place i shop at locally doesnt carry it thanks a bunch |
| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» neoform replied on Thu Dec 22, 2005 @ 11:57am |
 Coolness: 339665 | if you use ram that's a different speed than the other ram in your computer *all* the ram will run at the speed of the slowest chip.
if you have a PC2100 and a PC3600 in there, even though it's able to run at 3600, it'll be running at 2100.. so basically unless you want to slow down your computer, don't buy anything slower than PC2100 and unless you want to waste money, don't buy anything faster than PC2100 if that's what you already have in there (unless you plan on removing what's in there). anyway, a Tbird 1400 isn't that old, you can find PC2100 ram most places for pretty cheap.. try CompuSmart.. |
| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» soyfunk replied on Thu Dec 22, 2005 @ 12:18pm |
| Coolness: 126770 | alright thats what i thought
thanks a bunch for clarifying that ian you da don battybwoy |
| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» flo replied on Thu Dec 22, 2005 @ 4:59pm |
 Coolness: 146325 | i'd add that if you really want 2x512 instead of 1x1024 (i guess for safety reasons : if one crashes, you still have the other), then in that case buy exactly the same ram cards ! really.
then, ram speed depends more on your motherboard (check your rambus specs) than your cpu. but as ian said, 1GB pc2100 ram would surely be enough and compliant with your material. |
| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» nothingnopenope replied on Thu Dec 22, 2005 @ 5:59pm |
 Coolness: 201225 | I think 2 x 512 is cheaper anyway... No point getting a single gig module unless you think you will upgrade the ram even more in the future. |
| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» flo replied on Thu Dec 22, 2005 @ 8:25pm |
| Coolness: 146325 | multiple ram cards are just more prone to encountering problems, generally. |
| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» soyfunk replied on Fri Dec 23, 2005 @ 2:39am |
| Coolness: 126770 | good advice
thanks guys |
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