Special memory for Compaqs?

[Sniper82]

A friend just bought a Compaq with the 2800+ XP in it and is wanting to added another 512mb. Will any value memory work in the PC?

 

[pkme2]

What model?

 

[bdww00]

it will need crystal synthesizer ram the mem type238182 kind look it up

 

[chusteczka]

As pkme2 brought up, with OEM computers such as those sold by Compaq, you need to use the Compaq system model number to search for the motherboard. Once the motherboard is found, then you need to determine

• how many slots of memory are available on the motherboard,
• what the maximum RAM stick size is that the motherboard will recognize,
• and how many sticks of RAM are currently installed.

The Compaq model number should be available on the case and most any RAM of the type listed on the motherboard specifications should work. It may be best to stick with the value RAM or cheapest RAM available since that is probably what is already installed and the motherboard will probably not benefit from premium RAM that is more expensive.

 

[bdww00]

oh i thought it needed the crystal synthesizer model 238182
hmm

 

[w00t]

Originally posted by: bdww00
it will need crystal synthesizer ram the mem type238182 kind look it up

Originally posted by: bdww00
oh i thought it needed the crystal synthesizer model 238182
hmm

your input is not needed simply worthless

 

[bdww00]

well sorry a-hole

thread starter you need
ddr
333mhz
pc2700

ok beyotch

newegg.com for cheap ******

id get 2x512 and kick wtf ever is in there out

 

[BlackTigers]

Originally posted by: bdww00
well sorry a-hole

thread starter you need
ddr
333mhz
pc2700

ok beyotch

newegg.com for cheap ******

Don't call people names.

 

[bdww00]

excuse a meh
um no it doesnt the only athlon xp that runs 400 mhz is 3200

and maybe a 3000

but 2800 fahget a bout it unless looking to oc than pc3200 ddr400 would be good but considering ****** compaq bios and he already said ****** ram

just get 2x512 ddr333 pc2700 and get on with it

 

[Sunner]

Originally posted by: bdww00
excuse a meh
um no it doesnt the only athlon xp that runs 400 mhz is 3200

and maybe a 3000

but 2800 fahget a bout it unless looking to oc than pc3200 ddr400 would be good but considering ****** compaq bios and he already said ****** ram

just get 2x512 ddr333 pc2700 and get on with it

For some reason I can't make much sense out of your posts...it might be because English is my second language, but I don't really think so...

That said, every HPaq that I've used in a long long time has accepted any brand of memory, mostly Kingston Value, as long as it's of the proper type.
Just buy some PC3200, it'll work fine at lower speeds too.
If you wanna make really sure, just use Crucial's memory selector and pick your system model.

 

[corkyg]

Originally posted by: Sunner
[. . . every HPaq that I've used in a long long time has accepted any brand of memory, mostly Kingston Value, as long as it's of the proper type.
Just buy some PC3200, it'll work fine at lower speeds too. If you wanna make really sure, just use Crucial's memory selector and pick your system model.

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