I have a DELL Dimension and it has only 512MB of RAM. Can I go on eBay and buy just any type of RAM?
2006-12-22 21:35:51 · 6 answers · asked by galactic129 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
open internet explorer and run a scan at
http://crucial.com
That will tell you what kind of memory you can buy
2006-12-22 21:52:31 · answer #1 · answered by Çlïgér4™ ♂ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't buy memory on eBay. You can buy direct from Dell, or from a variety of sources on the internet. But you have to know exactly what kind of memory your Dell has, and how much more you can add. Put the Dell model of your pc into a Google search and it will find the specs for it. Then you can print or save the details and you'll know what to do.
A good, reliable and honest source for such things is Tiger Direct, or Buy.com or Omni Technologies. I've bought from all three and all are dependable and have good prices. Shop around before you buy, checking price and shipping costs.
2006-12-22 21:51:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, the answer is no.
You need to find the ram that will fit on your motherboard.
Some motherboards have 240 pin, 180pin, etc and also you need to find RAM that is right for your motherboard example, PC3200, PC4000, PC4200, etc
the best way to find the RAM is to go to:
www.memorystore.com will tell you which RAMs are compatible with your motherboard.
2006-12-23 18:20:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, go to Dell's website and check which type of memory it uses. It'll be something like DDR PC2100 or something like that. Then buy that type.
2006-12-22 21:39:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, check with your Dell buddies and see what kind of memory that specific model allows.
2006-12-22 21:38:36 · answer #5 · answered by SlyMcFly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. its either dimm or simm. you need to find out what one your computer uses
2006-12-22 21:39:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋