Question About Upgrading Memory on Dell Dimension 2400

dmurr · 12-21-2008, 06:50 PM

I'm upgrading the memory in my friend's desktop, but could use some clarification with the maximum amount of memory supported. The Dimension 2400 manual lists the maximum memory as 1GB (2 x 512mb), but crucial says it can support up to 2GB (http://www.crucial.com/store/listpar...02400%20Series).

The motherboard is a Bluford E139765.

Thanks for any help!

groudon185p · 12-22-2008, 01:35 AM

I would trust the manufacturer of the motherboard no-one else :-)

**simpswr** · 12-22-2008, 12:10 PM

I'd guess that there was a BIOS update that allowed the two 512's . . I have installed that on several 2400's with the newest BIOS

Edit: . . Ijust looked at the specs . . Dell says it can use up to two 512B for a total of 1 Gig

http://support.dell.com/support/edoc...m_en/specs.htm

dmurr · 12-22-2008, 04:20 PM

Thanks for the responses. It looks like the consensus is that I should go with Dell over Crucial and stick with a max of 1GB. I have another question though.

Dell lists the fastest speed as PC2700 but Crucial says PC3200 will work as well. Will I see any benefits of 3200 over 2700? Also, I imagine I should follow what Dell says and do 2 x 512MB rather than 1 x 1GB?

**simpswr** · 12-22-2008, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmurr

Thanks for the responses. It looks like the consensus is that I should go with Dell over Crucial and stick with a max of 1GB. I have another question though.

Dell lists the fastest speed as PC2700 but Crucial says PC3200 will work as well. Will I see any benefits of 3200 over 2700?

No . . the memory will only run as fast as the motherboard will let it

Also, I imagine I should follow what Dell says and do 2 x 512MB rather than 1 x 1GB?

Yes . . 2 512's will run as DDR ( Deul Data Rate ) . . One stick will run slower

12-21-2008, 06:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
dmurr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate	Question About Upgrading Memory on Dell Dimension 2400 I'm upgrading the memory in my friend's desktop, but could use some clarification with the maximum amount of memory supported. The Dimension 2400 manual lists the maximum memory as 1GB (2 x 512mb), but crucial says it can support up to 2GB (http://www.crucial.com/store/listpar...02400%20Series). The motherboard is a Bluford E139765. Thanks for any help! Last edited by dmurr; 12-21-2008 at 06:51 PM.

12-22-2008, 01:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
groudon185p Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 288 OS: Vista Ultimate Sp1 My System	Re: Question About Upgrading Memory on Dell Dimension 2400 I would trust the manufacturer of the motherboard no-one else :-)

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simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 12,190 OS: XP, Vista, Win 7	Re: Question About Upgrading Memory on Dell Dimension 2400 I'd guess that there was a BIOS update that allowed the two 512's . . I have installed that on several 2400's with the newest BIOS Edit: . . Ijust looked at the specs . . Dell says it can use up to two 512B for a total of 1 Gig http://support.dell.com/support/edoc...m_en/specs.htm __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help How to post a Screen Shot \| PC running slow? Last edited by simpswr; 12-22-2008 at 12:15 PM.

12-22-2008, 04:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
dmurr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate	Re: Question About Upgrading Memory on Dell Dimension 2400 Thanks for the responses. It looks like the consensus is that I should go with Dell over Crucial and stick with a max of 1GB. I have another question though. Dell lists the fastest speed as PC2700 but Crucial says PC3200 will work as well. Will I see any benefits of 3200 over 2700? Also, I imagine I should follow what Dell says and do 2 x 512MB rather than 1 x 1GB?