PC 133 SyncDRAM...?

[Blammo300]

My friend wants me to order and install some new Memory on his older Compaq Presario 4409CL. I looked up the computer on Compaqs website and it says:

"256MB 133 MHz SyncDRAM, 2 Total DIMM Slots Upgradeable to 512MB (SyncDRAM DIMM required)"

I would like to order another stick of 256, but what is this SyncDRAM and what RAM has it?

 

[Nohr]

Sounds like regular PC133 168-pin SDRAM to me.

 

[rise]

yep, just had to get a stick for my friends compaq too, $30 something at egg but maybe you can find it cheaper, i didn't feel like looking much. oh it was a 256 stick

 

[Blammo300]

Originally posted by: rise4310
yep, just had to get a stick for my friends compaq too, $30 something at egg but maybe you can find it cheaper, i didn't feel like looking much. oh it was a 256 stick

rise4310 did the memory specify it was SyncDRAM or does it not matter what PC133 I buy? Could you provide a link to the model you purchased?

 

[Blammo300]

Anybody? I need to order this today.

 

[UsandThem]

Originally posted by: Blammo300
My friend wants me to order and install some new Memory on his older Compaq Presario 4409CL. I looked up the computer on Compaqs website and it says:

"256MB 133 MHz SyncDRAM, 2 Total DIMM Slots Upgradeable to 512MB (SyncDRAM DIMM required)"

I would like to order another stick of 256, but what is this SyncDRAM and what RAM has it?

SyncDRAM = SDRAM or in your case PC133 SDRAM.

 

[Nohr]

SyncDRAM = SDRAM
SDRAM = Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory

If you want to be completely sure what you purchase is compatible you could order it from Crucial but their prices are high.

 

[imported_Kensai]

As everyone else said, it's just a fancy way of saying SDRAM.

 

[ribbon13]

here

 

[Blammo300]

Originally posted by: ribbon13
here

Would I be better off with the PQI brand or should I choose something a little more expensive like Rosewill or kingston?

 

[ribbon13]

PQI is fine... Rosewill is newegg's in-house relabel. I've seen people unhappy with thier products (Spectacular PSU death, and $6 mouse that always clicks twice) so I would avoid...