General Intel RDRAM question...

[kitkit201]

I have a Dell Dimension 8250, with two of the four slots open. (2 x 128 rdram non-ecc) I was wondering, if I needed to buy any additional ram in pairs? Or can I just buy one 256 and it will still work?

I know the AMD chipset works like that, but im not sure about the Intel one as it is different?

Thanks and lMK
Wilson

 

[buleyb]

I believe you're right, buy in pairs. If I remember, they are 16bit RIMMs, so you need a matching pair.

This, as one can deduce, is not the case for 32bit RIMMs

 

[smittybg]

You might be getting RD and DDr mixed up.

i belive all RD RAM has to be in matching pairs

 

[GrumpyMan]

You will need ram in pairs if it is 184 pin rdram (PC 800, PC 1066). If it's the 232 pin variety which I don't think it is, you can use one I do believe. The Dell website should be able to clue you in.

 

[Jumpem]

It has to be in pairs.

 

[Abos]

Yup, must be in pairs and of same speed (PC800 or 1066). I've got the same system as you, but with 512mb of ram. If you're buying new, I suggest checking out yogi computers. Type that into google and click the first link (it's a reputable ebay seller; they've got decent prices).

 

[zodder]

Thanks for the thread. It answered a question I had, too.

 

[jjyiz28]

Originally posted by: kitkit201
I have a Dell Dimension 8250, with two of the four slots open. (2 x 128 rdram non-ecc) I was wondering, if I needed to buy any additional ram in pairs? Or can I just buy one 256 and it will still work?

I know the AMD chipset works like that, but im not sure about the Intel one as it is different?

Thanks and lMK
Wilson

if you have ANY memory slots open, you are not running RDram. becuase you need continuity RIMMS for the "open" slots.

you most likely have ddr and no, you don't NEED to run in pairs for DDR.

 

[caz67]

If its 16bit, it has to be used in pairs.