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Title: need ram...need help
Post by: Torch on July 13, 2005, 11:31:27 PM

I have an AMD Athlon 64 Procesor 3200+...

i need to get more ram. do all ddr sticks fit. i need a 512 stick, any recomendations?

Title: need ram...need help
Post by: SK_CROW on July 13, 2005, 11:44:32 PM

What kind of motherboard do you have?

Title: need ram...need help
Post by: Torch on July 13, 2005, 11:54:14 PM

ill try to find out...you know me bro... :S

Title: need ram...need help
Post by: SK_CROW on July 14, 2005, 12:05:52 AM

lol ok.

Title: need ram...need help
Post by: Torch on July 14, 2005, 12:06:41 AM

ok this is what i dug up...lol

found it here (http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?dlc=en&tool=solveCategory&lc=en&product=427585&dest_page=solveCategory&cc=us&docname=c00223155#N1000E)

this is what came up even though my pc kicks this 1'ns ass...DAMN JUST READ THE "NOTE" a couple of rows down...

Motherboard specification table

NOTE: Motherboard specifications are subject to change without notice.

Part / Feature
Specification / Support

Motherboard description

Motherboard manufacturer's name: K8N8X-LA
HP/Compaq name: Dom-UL6E

CPU/Processor

Socket: 754
AMD Athlon64
Core frequency up to up to 3700+

Front-side bus (FSB)

MHz: 800

Chipset

nVidia nForce3 250
Southbridge: single-chip design

BIOS features

4Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS with Enhanced ACPI, DMI, Green, PnP features

Form factor

Micro-ATX form factor
9.6 inches x 9.6 inches (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm)

Memory

Number DIMM sockets: Two
Supports DIMM types: 184-pin DDR
Support up to maximum 2 GB memory (PC manufacturer's maximum memory may differ)

Expansion slots

One AGP 8X slot
Three PCI slots
One ASUS proprietary PCI expander connector

Title: need ram...need help
Post by: SK_CROW on July 14, 2005, 12:42:52 PM

You can use PC3200 or PC4000.

Here (https://www.linemicro.com/product.php?id=13276) is a link for 512 of PC3200 for $37.00+free shipping.

Here (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820144516&CMP=OTC-pr1c3watch&ATT=System+Memory) is a link for 512 of PC4000 for $67.97+$3.83 for shipping.

Shop around and see if you can beat those deals. ;)

Title: need ram...need help
Post by: Torch on July 14, 2005, 01:10:33 PM

wow thanks! I did check out newegg but didnt see those deals...linemicro rules though...IM ordering today...

is the 240 pin memo better?...or is it just the type of board it supports?...
lol this info is important i told a hot chick id fix her pc....wish me luck DAMN! :lol:

TY

Title: need ram...need help
Post by: SK_CROW on July 14, 2005, 02:28:52 PM

Quote

is the 240 pin memo better?...or is it just the type of board it supports?...

No, you need a 184 pin DDR. DO NOT get 240 pin.

The PC4000 is suppose to be better in performance than the PC3200 so thats up to you if you want to spend the extra cash for it.

Title: need ram...need help
Post by: Torch on July 14, 2005, 06:03:58 PM

lol I know I got the 184 pin one... Im just wondering if mother boards that support that memory type run better or something...

either way, thanks crow for the info! :)

Title: need ram...need help
Post by: E.J.FUDD on July 14, 2005, 06:31:29 PM

i have a single stick of ddr2 pc 3200 1 gig 400 mhz.

i got my 512 ram @ 400mhz for 19.99 from tiger direct, its viking by brand.

My Board

General => Tech Support => Topic started by: Torch on July 13, 2005, 11:31:27 PM