Are many compatiable???

carrie640 · 05-27-2007, 01:26 PM

I upgraded once a few years back, but with technology growing, I think it is time to do it again.

I've got a Dell Dimension 4600 and currently have 2 sticks of 256 and 2 sticks of 128......but since I forgot the specs/type I need on the RAM, I scanned at Crucial and got this:

Maximum Memory Capacity: 4096MB
Currently Installed Memory: 768MB
Available Memory Slots: 0
Number of Banks: 4
Dual Channel Support: No
CPU Manufacturer: GenuineIntel
CPU Family: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.40GHz Model 2, Stepping 9
CPU Speed: 2394 MHz

with the recommended RAM Package: Module Size: 1GB kit (512MBx2)
Package: 184-pin DIMM
Feature: DDR PC3200
Specs: DDR PC3200 • CL=3 • UNBUFFERED • NON-ECC • DDR400 • 2.6V • 64Meg x 64

http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartsp...1EC373A5CA7304

There are bigger sticks, but I think 1gb would be sufficient for my purposes.

SO.....with that being said, would ANY pc3200 work???? Like this??? PNY® 512MB PC3200/2700 Desktop Memory. It is on sale for $40/stick at Comp USA. The thing that is throwing me off is the 2700...I am guessing it is just a second compatiablility thing...but just want to be sure!

Thanks:)

**PanamaGal** · 05-27-2007, 04:59 PM

This will work, and it's good memory.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820609047

**linderman** · 05-27-2007, 07:50 PM

I like Panama's suggestion

**crazijoe** · 05-29-2007, 06:55 AM

I normally strongly suggest getting a dual channel kit where dual channel memory is used. I also do not suggest PNY memory since their warranty tactics are deceiving.

05-27-2007, 01:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
carrie640 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 292 OS: XP on Desktop/Vista on notebook!	Are many compatiable??? I upgraded once a few years back, but with technology growing, I think it is time to do it again. I've got a Dell Dimension 4600 and currently have 2 sticks of 256 and 2 sticks of 128......but since I forgot the specs/type I need on the RAM, I scanned at Crucial and got this: Maximum Memory Capacity: 4096MB Currently Installed Memory: 768MB Available Memory Slots: 0 Number of Banks: 4 Dual Channel Support: No CPU Manufacturer: GenuineIntel CPU Family: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.40GHz Model 2, Stepping 9 CPU Speed: 2394 MHz with the recommended RAM Package: Module Size: 1GB kit (512MBx2) Package: 184-pin DIMM Feature: DDR PC3200 Specs: DDR PC3200 • CL=3 • UNBUFFERED • NON-ECC • DDR400 • 2.6V • 64Meg x 64 http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartsp...1EC373A5CA7304 There are bigger sticks, but I think 1gb would be sufficient for my purposes. SO.....with that being said, would ANY pc3200 work???? Like this??? PNY® 512MB PC3200/2700 Desktop Memory. It is on sale for $40/stick at Comp USA. The thing that is throwing me off is the 2700...I am guessing it is just a second compatiablility thing...but just want to be sure! Thanks:)

05-27-2007, 04:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
PanamaGal Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Panama Posts: 1,240 OS: WinXP Pro SP2; Windows Server 2003; Windows Vista Ultimate; Vista Business	Re: Are many compatiable??? This will work, and it's good memory. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820609047 __________________ It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.

05-27-2007, 07:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 13,742 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Are many compatiable??? I like Panama's suggestion __________________ If you cant be polite and friendly; then please be silent.

05-29-2007, 06:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
crazijoe Moderator, Hardware Forums Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Omaha, The Center of the Universe Posts: 7,632 OS: WinXP, Win2K3 My System	Re: Are many compatiable??? I normally strongly suggest getting a dual channel kit where dual channel memory is used. I also do not suggest PNY memory since their warranty tactics are deceiving. __________________ Microsoft MCSA + Messaging, MVP, A+, Network+ Do you want a real Republican? HDD diagnostic tools / HDD data recovery software