[Jacksonlover]

Hello, i was lookin at newegg, and noticed some value-ram, i need ram in my computer as im using high-end programs (maya, ps, 3ds..) along w/ a video card, and was wondering if im going to be able to utilize the ram i've purchased;
Kingston 1gb

Pqi Turbo 1gb


I do realize that buying 2 different modules maybe wasn't the best choice, but i wanted to test different brands and specs.

PC Info:

dell dimension 2400

windows xp pro sp3

intel pentium 4, 2200 Mhz

integrated audio and video - purchasing a video card soon, im aware it will help with CG


* if you need any more info, ill be glad to supply
Thank you for your time - James

[Flashorn]

Hey Jackson!!


You know, it is always recommended to have a matched pair of memory modules.

No matter what the make , as long as they are bought in pairs.

Have you tried Crucial for a scan of your mother board which will analyze

and recommend how much and how fast a memory module you can apply.



FLASHORN.

[Jacksonlover]

well, i did do a crucial scan, but they said my mobo supported 4gb dual channel.. i has two slots rated at 1gb each, and their results were $44/ module,

i chose the value ram cuz its only 20 bux, cant beat it lol.



could you give an example of what the difference will be coming from 128?

[Flashorn]

Jacksonlover said:

could you give an example of what the difference will be coming from 128?

Hey Jackson!!

I don't follow you on the 128 bit

Could you explain PLZ?



FLASHORN.

[Jacksonlover]

sorry lol, nothing 128 bit, i meant, im comming from a 128Mb ram Module :| lol

[piyushsingh]

you mean that you were using 3ds max and maya on 128 mb ram system. ?:|

[Jacksonlover]

BARELY lol, i can't w8 till it comes in :

[Flashorn]

Hey Jackson!!


Yeah, I coundn't wait either.



If you install both of these memory sticks and your PC starts to act funny



REmove the Pqi and get another Kingston



apparently , Pqi , doesn't play well with the others.



FLASHORN.



PS> Make sure that your PC is well ventilated.

Also, clean the inside of the PC with a can of compressed air(CAREFULLY)

Use only small bursts of air.

[Jacksonlover]

Thank you very much, and i will keep that in mind, as well as post back mon. (hopefully) reguarding my change in speed : )

[piyushsingh]

you have written earlier that crucial scan came up with a max. of 4 gigs ???

You dimension 2400 has two slots ddr and max. memory that can be installed is only 2 GB. Was that a typo or what ??/

Regarding mixing two unmatched memory modules, its not recommended but in your case your case the board doesnt support dual channel operation and hence you dont need matched pairs . But then also try to get two similar modules. The two modules you have listed above also have a speed mismatch. Both will run at the speed dictated by the slower module. The kingston module is PC5300 - i dont think that will even run on your board. Plz check your user manual of the mobo to see the maximum speed supported. Kingston.com lists a max of PC3200 as a max for your series . Recheck this in your motherboard manual .

[Jacksonlover]

no it wasnt a typo, i was explaining why i dont trust crucial, it said i had 4 slots and my mobo supported 4gigs, neither of which is true.

[coastie65]

Hi piyush, I got the same read from crucial when I did a scan on this thing. Also they were all over the board when it came to recommendations, all the way up to 1067 Mhz. This thing's memory bus is 533 Mhz. ( DDR2). The Memorystore's scan was a little more realistic. coastie65

[piyushsingh]

hi coastie!

I also dont trust crucial. Its always better to see the specs and then decide on your own what will suit the board best. I had posted a similar comment about crucial in [this|t-29186] thread (post no.27 , if you want to read). The memory experts need to correct their scanners. ;)

[Jacksonlover]

memory experts my ass, haha!

they said i needed ddr2 - when in actuallity i had 184 pin, there goes 20 bux shipping and restocking, this blows..

[Flashorn]

Hey Jackson !!



Did you order the two sticks that you first posted?

You'll have to read your manual carefully and then , if at all possible,

take one of your memory modules out of the system and GO to

a electronic store near you to verify that NO ONE makes any mistakes.

This could have adverse effects on the PC if you are not careful.



IF you are to take out one of the modules , make SURE that you are well grounded.

Wear an ANTI STATIC bracelet ( not expensive . at any electronic store ).

Or , touch with one hand , the PC Case while taking out the memory module (carefully).



You might say that I am over cautious but, you could fry one of the modules

with just one static shock , no matter how small.



When you have more info. come back to this thread .

I would very much know how you are making out.



FLASHORN.

[Jacksonlover]

I'm sorry Flashorn, as I stated above, Crucial (as in: it is Crucial that you do not rely solely upon this site) said that my computer took DDR2 memory, when in actuallity it required 184-pin.
I do realize that this is of my own error, and that I should have checked into this a little bit more, but hey, I'm just getting into this whole thing, and I've (until now) heard nothing negative of Crucial.. but once again - my error.

I do however have a 1gb stick on its way right now, 184-pin pc2700 compatible and an Evga Nvidia GeForce 6200 (256mb 64bit PCI) on the way (I'm seriously limited in video card choices as i have a Dell, and as you most likely know, Dells can be picky, and of course, my board only supports PCI no PCI-e or AGP) and will keep you updated with my results when I recieve/install these items



P.S. - I would like to add, that everyone that i have come in contact with on this site has been nothing but helpful, if not professional. just wanted to let you know that these forums are much better than any i have seen before, and i will try to help with my current knowledge, as well as expand my own :)

[Knifeblade]

B-) Alright now, as stated~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
1} 2 Gb maximum RAM, that's as far as the 2400 mobo's will go!!!

2} PC 3200 is the fastest speed stick they will allow!!!!!!! {400 Mhz}


3} Enough said about the RAM.



PCI Graphics, the Ge6200 or the ATI 9200 series { I believe the max is the 9250}, and there is an ATI X series card that will drop into the spare PCI slot. That max'es the mobo out. Kill the onboard graphic and you are all good with the card.

Meh, just O/C the thing, ;)

[Jacksonlover]

i def. will - hah, UPS just got here, ima install then post back- fortunate timing ; )

[Jacksonlover]

Well, what'dua know, after all this, I actually got something nice, running a iPCI! evga 256mb e-Geforce 6200 with 128bit and a total of 1271MB of pc2700 ram. dual monitor support is mighty cool, i think that the added space is amazing, although the 2nd display is a tad blotchy, its to be expected with a $50 pci card i was quite scared that when i got my 6200 that i would have problems like others did, but just put it in, install the drivers, uninstall integrated drivers, and go to the bios to set the video to auto, very easy, and very pleasurable!

[Knifeblade]

Cool deal, Jackson!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's always good to hear a member put together what you did, and have an easy time doing it!!!