I have DDR Ram 184 pin slot. Does this mean DDR is the only Ram that will work? I think it also requires Unbuffered, can anyone explain this?
2007-01-24 12:27:35 · 5 answers · asked by John W 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Yes, DDR is all you can use.
Just use this site as a tool to find out what your motherboard supports for memory.
http://www.crucial.com/store/listmfgr.asp?cat=RAM
or the memory search at
http://kingston.com/
More answers to questions you may have below.
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What is dual-channel memory?
http://www.crucial.com/kb/answer.asp?qid=3751
What is the difference between buffered and registered memory?
http://www.crucial.com/kb/answer.asp?qid=3682
Is unbuffered memory faster than registered?
http://www.crucial.com/kb/answer.asp?qid=3727
Does DDR support registered DIMMs?
http://www.crucial.com/kb/answer.asp?qid=3680
2007-01-24 12:39:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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Go to www.Crucial.com > Memory
They have a free use TOOL there that will tell you which kind of RAM YOUR computer uses, just answer a couple of questions in the tool.
here: http://www.crucial.com/
Buffered Memory:
Buffered memory uses a Buffer chip to boost the clock signal sent across the memory module so that the clock signal is seen as a clean, sharp signal across the entire module. It eliminates chances of memory errors in data sent or retrieved from memory. It is commonly used in larger capacity Fast Page Mode or EDO modules. Buffered modules have a different keyway in the contact edge and can only be used when the board supports Buffered modules. Unlike Registered modules, it is not interchangeable with Unbuffered modules.
http://www.4allmemory.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=faq.details&faq_id=91
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2007-01-24 20:43:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I gave up on this... shut computer down, unplugged it, opened it, removed the RAM chip and took it to the retailers and asked for another to increase my RAM from 256 to 512... so easy!!!
2007-01-24 20:32:14 · answer #3 · answered by waynebudd 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
These two sites have RAM analysis tools/utilities that you can use to determine how much RAM you have in your PC, what kind it is, and how much each slot will hold.
http://www.crucial.com
http://www.4allmemory.com
Hope this helps.
2007-01-24 20:53:35 · answer #4 · answered by Dick 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
PC-2700 or PC-3200
2007-01-24 21:25:37 · answer #5 · answered by INOA 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋