What type of memory card would you recommend for a dell optiplex gx520?

Question

I have a dell computer optiplex gx520 and can't seem to figure out which type of memory card it needs see that the ones I buy from circuit city doesn't fit

Answer 1

Dual Channel DDR2 Shared Memory

DDR2 is a new memory architecture that enables systems to improve performance and reduce power consumption. The amount of RAM you have determines how many programs can be executed at one time and how much data can be readily available to a program. It also determines how quickly your applications perform and how many applications you can easily toggle between at one time. Simply put, the more RAM you have, the more programs you can run smoothly and simultaneously.
Available DIMM Slots:
Two Memory slots offering up to 2GB
Memory Bandwidth:
533MHz - 8.5 GB/s with dual channel - Improves performance

Performance Professional User:
2GB or more for Intensive simultaneous business applications with headroom for future OS/Applications
Mainstream User:
1GB or more is recommended for business users running multiple simultaneous office applications

Answer 2

Check the Dell site again, and input either the express service code or model number for your PC. Bring up the Original Configuration for your PC and it will list the Part number and ospecs for the memory. Write down (or print the specs) for the memory and take it with you. They should be able to help you find the right part.

Answer 3

If you could stretch your budget by dollars and cents this is an awesome card. Its on sale right now also!

Answer 4

Memory card? Do you mean RAM?

Go to Crucial.com. It will tell you.

Answer 5

Go to crucial.com to get a recommendation for your computer.

Answer 6

Crucial will tell you exactly what you need...you need DDR2 either PC2-4200 or PC2-5300