i have a pc that has 64 mb of ram it has one slot left on the motherboard and i tried pc 133 memory but it didnt work, i think it needs pc 100. my ? is can i get something besides pc100 memory and put in it on the pc?
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i have a pc that has 64 mb of ram it has one slot left on the motherboard and i tried pc 133 memory but it didnt work, i think it needs pc 100. my ? is can i get something besides pc100 memory and put in it on the pc?
pc133 should be compatabile with a pc100 board, as it will just run slower,
cant exactly tell you much if u dont post the board info or anything. :angry:
Specifications of eTower® 366i2
Microsoft® Windows® 98
Intel® Celeron™ 366MHz (w/128KB Cache) PPGA CPU
64MB SyncDRAM (up to 256 MB)
2 USB Ports (1 is on Front)
1 Serial / 1 Parallel / 3 Expansion Slot
Audio In & Out / Game Port on Front
Internet Ready
Microsoft Works
ATI Rage Pro Turbo 2X AGP with 4MB SGRAM
Crystal CS4280 3D PCI Audio
40x Max. CD-ROM Drive
160GB HDD (SEAGATE)
3.5" 1.44MB FDD
56K* ITU V.90 PCI Fax/Modem
10/100 either net
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse
Stereo Speakers
24x10x40 cdrw burner
what size was the ram stick you tried?
i tried a 256mb 133 ram stick
that may be your problem, your board can only support 256mb in total, in 2 banks, so 128mb in each bank, try get yourself a hold of a 128mb pc133 and it should work, or 2x128mb pc133 and get rid of the current 64mb stick.Quote:
Originally posted by DarkClown12@24 February 2004 - 17:43
i tried a 256mb 133 ram stick
what if it doesnt work? also what else do i need to upgrade?
it should, or infact it will work/Quote:
Originally posted by DarkClown12@24 February 2004 - 17:50
what if it doesnt work?
i would upgrade the cpu, and graphics card aswell. nothing major on the g/c end, or cpu, just abit faster, or you may be better buying a new board/cpu/ram and graphics card
Should i even try and upgrade this machine and what should i upgrade about it?
you're suggestions are all wanted and apreciated.
It's not worth upgrading a machine that old, get a new computer
too much needs to be upgraded so its more worth while getting a whole new computer, you will then have two...or more if you do have others.
Here in canada is almost cheaper to bye a new computer! Than upgrading ram,! Or mabey talk to a computer store the ones on every corner not the big stores. You could take yours in upgrade the case, mother board, cpu ,memory. They will use your floppy , cd , burner , etc. Its pretty cheap if your funds are low. I think its worth checking out? B) $ 200 dollars you get a crap celron 1.8 gh or a bit more a p4 .200mh with 128 ram
Oh shity you get your old hard drive in the deal :lol:
get 2 128 chip sets and maybe a pent 4 or something
well if you get a new processor (the pentium 4) you will need a new motherboard to support it, and with the new motherboard you will most likely need ddr ram instead of the sdram you are buying, and will need a new case and power supply to fit the new motherboard into the case and give it power. then with all of that power you will want a new video card and probably a new hard drive so your pretty much upgrading everything and it would be more worth it to build a whole new computer or to buy one if you dont want to build one.Quote:
Originally posted by DarkClown12@25 February 2004 - 01:29
get 2 128 chip sets and maybe a pent 4 or something