I want to get some more ram for my PC, here's the specs according to Crucial. # Maximum Memory Capacity: 2048MB # Currently Installed Memory: 512MB # Available Memory Slots: 1 # Total Memory Slots: 2 # Dual Channel Support: Yes # CPU Manufacturer: GenuineIntel # CPU Family: Intel(R) Celeron(R) D CPU 3.20GHz Model 6, Stepping 4 # CPU Speed: 3200 MHz i want to know if the following is reliable or compatible, if u could grace me w/ the knowledge PNY - 2-Pack 1GB PC2-5300 DDR2 Memory or if there is a better place to purchase from? (its actually going on my Xmas list, but i still want to keep it under $75 or so, and somewhere that's not going to be a scam. thanks quickness is appreciated as they want my list soon, thanks again.
kinda expensive. check newegg. this is a canadian site i deal with. http://www.pcvonline.com/ProductsList.aspx?CategoryID=24658&23970&f1=100&f2=240-Pin
hmm i'm hoping for something stateside. are there any brands to avoid? or brands w/ optimal lifespan/quality? its been ages since i've bought parts. (like 10yrs) edit> thanks for the super fast reply DDP.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145590 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231098 corsair or g.skill is recommended. very reliable brands.
looks like the mobo maxes out at 2gigs. and don't get any of the memory i recommended above; it doesn't boot on your mobo. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231108 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145098 these will work.
http://www.epinions.com/review/eMac...adeon_Xp_7231_PC_Desktop/content_445931294340 according to the reviewer. i've even tried this on a laptop; tried 800mhz on an older toshiba which accepted DDR2, didn't even boot at all. tried 667mhz and booted right up.
