Re: What kind of RAM?
From: Big Mac (no-email-in-usenet_at_zzz.org)
Date: 05/03/04
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Date: Sun, 02 May 2004 21:34:49 -0700
"William B. Lurie" <billurie@nospam.org> wrote:
>So....if anybody has some old, 'slow' PC2100 184 pin DDR RAM,
>stand up and name a price for a 512Meg strip..... > Bill Lurie
Try eBay for used pc2100 memory. I wouldn't screw with an auction,
but if a seller has a "buy now at this price", maybe it is OK.
However it is my experience, that though there are bargains on
non-computer related stuff, there aren't many computer related things
that are a bargain. I got my son a pc2700 stick new & lifetime
guarantee for what I'd end up paying on eBay for used or new with a
much smaller warrantee. You've got to figure in shipping costs too.
Every time an auction was close to over, the high bid on a chip would
suddenly increase to where it wasn't a bargain anymore. Why don't
you get that pc2100 512 strip at: "**CompUSA this week has pc2100
chips w/ 512 MB memory on sale for $74.99 (after $25 rebate) - or
pc2100 & 2700 (your choice) 256 MBs" You might find a used one for
less, maybe you could save $20. But it isn't worth it - what if it
doesn't work? No warrantee.
>Mac, I thank you for taking the time. I got all the same
>flyers you got, even tho' I'm 2800 miles East and South of
>San Jose (Florida). My eMachines T2080 cost not much more
>than yours, but I got mine 18 months ago (Circuit City).EMachines told
>me to get PC2100....but several MVPs in this group say 2700 will
>work fine (they just CAN run faster). And do you have specific
>advice saying you can't mix'n'match 2100 and 2700s? It shouldn't
>take long before people junque 'old' machines with PC2100 in them,
>and they should be happy turning them into cash. The problem is,
>making contact with them.
Here is part of an email they sent me in regards to my Athalon, not my
son's Celeron. It should apply. Don't mix a 2100 chip with a 2700
chip. It's Ok to have a 256 & a 512. I'd try to get two of the same,
but according to them it is not necessary. (BTW they might answer an
email question even though your computer is out of warrantee.). Also,
not mentioned is BUS speeds. It is generally Ok to have different BUS
speeds on the two chips in your slots - it'll kick down to the slowest
one's speed.
------------ begin email to me from emachines:
From: <support@emachinesinc.com>
To: <xxxxxxxxxxxxx@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Case ID:5308732
Date: Sunday, March 21, 2004 8:57 PM
3/21/04
xxxxxx xxxxxxx
xxxx xxxxxxxxx Dr
San Jose, CA xxxxx
Re: Email ID xxxxxxx
Dear xxxxxx xxxxxxx:
Thank you for contacting eMachines.
I understand you want to know your RAM upgrade options.
I have listed below your system RAM requirements.
Number of RAM Slots: 2
Total RAM Capacity: 2048
RAM Stick Size Limit: 1024
Type: DDR
Bus Speed: 166 MHz
Number of Pins: 184
Your system requires the PC2700 DDR DIMM RAM and can accommodate a
maximum of 2048MB RAM using two 1024 MB RAM modules.
The RAM chips your system supports do not need to be matched for size
(256, 512, 1024). They do need to be matched for speed (PC133, PC2100
or PC2700). Mismatching the speed will cause the system to drop down
to the lower speed setting and use both chips at this lower speed.
Sometimes this can cause incompatibilities and system errors. You
will want to ensure the chips are the same speed.
Please be aware that it is very important to follow the
specifications. You do not have to match the RAM sticks for size,
however you will need to match them for speed.
Please be aware that whenever the case is removed precautions should
be taken against electrostatic discharge (ESD). Make sure that the
computer is off and unplugged. Please maintain contact with a
grounded source, such as your computer's frame, or use a grounding
strap. Damage resulting from improper grounding may not be covered
under the manufacturer's warranty if these precautions are not taken.
Simply breaking the seal will not void the manufacturer's warranty.
You may want to check our parts website at
http://parts.emachines.com/emachines/ for the part that you are
looking for. If you prefer, you can also give them a call at
1-888-368-7898. They will be able to provide you with part
availability and pricing.
If they do not have the part available, you may wish to consider
searching online or with third party vendors for the part that you
need. Please note that eMachines does not warrant or support any
third party products, so any support that you may need will need to
come from the manufacturer of the third party device.
I hope you find the above information useful in your RAM upgrade.
Should you require further assistance with your eMachines system,
please feel free to send another message. Your comments and
suggestions are welcome.
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