will my old 512 mem from my Emichine work in my new dell?

Question

i did giv a try but didnt want 2 force it though i rember it wasnt easy puting it in the Emichine

thanx,
all good tips

Answer 1

Your new Dell uses ddr2-xxx or PC2-xxxx. Check the markings of the old 512Mb RAM. If it says ddr-xxx or PC-xxxx, it is NOT compatible. ddr RAM has 184 pins and NOT compatible w/ ddr2 slot that takes 240 pin sticks. The notch would not align, so forcing the stick would just damage it.

Answer 2

It depends on the type of memory in the e-machine and what kind the new Dell uses. If it's too old then probably not as RAM type changes every few years it's hard to tell without knowing what's inside. If you have model numbers of each system then it might be helpful. From that it's just a matter of looking up the specs on their websites.

Answer 3

It depends upon their size. If your new Dell does happen to be the correct size for the memory expansions, seek professional advice cause too much memory running at the same time can fry your motherboard if your system isn't built for it

Congratulations on getting a Dell, I used to have an e-machine and it was crap with a loud fan

Answer 4

Go to crucial.com and use their memory compatibility system. You can look up what kind of memory both systems take and if they match, you're good to go. My bet is they're not compatible, but 512 isn't much, so if it's not usable, there's no great loss.

Answer 5

Dell uses Kingston only.

Answer 6

it depends on the frequency of the memory and type of memory
eg : DDR, SDRAM

Speed Eg : 266 MHz, 333 MHz, 400 MHz, 533 MHZ, 667 MHz

Answer 7

If the slots fit chances are it will work. Give it a go.

wdw

Answer 8

I'm sure it will not. I suspect it's totally different memory.