Author Topic: Help! (Read 717 times)

jetb123 · « **on:** May 11, 2005, 05:49:19 PM »

Okay I went to frys electronics today, and bought a 512mb stick of ram for my computer. I had forgot what type it takes so I told the worker to look it up, and I told him my system specs. So he says I need a pc2100 stick of ram so im thinking hes right, and I buy it. Drive 40 miles back to town and relize that my computer runs pc2700. Not only do I have to make another 80mile trip to return it. IM FRIGGN PISSED. Is there anyway I could run pc2100 on this dell?

CrzyMonk · « **Reply #1 on:** May 11, 2005, 05:51:40 PM »

I think so...but it may only partially use the RAM..say only 256 of it...that is a problem I had (bought 2700 instead of 3200)....Of course I my be WAYYYYYYY wrong

jetb123 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 11, 2005, 05:52:32 PM »

Well I took my 128stick out and just put the 512 stick in, and it wont even start up and just shows a brown light.

CrzyMonk · « **Reply #3 on:** May 11, 2005, 05:54:01 PM »

Do you have multiple slots????? if the answer is no....Road Trip

jetb123 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 11, 2005, 05:54:32 PM »

I have 2 slots yes I have multiple.

MOIL · « **Reply #5 on:** May 11, 2005, 05:54:35 PM »

What are the spec's of the Dell? Deminsion what?

jetb123 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 11, 2005, 05:55:49 PM »

Dell dimsion 2400

intel celeron 2.4ghz
128mb of ram
intergrated card, for now i just bought a good pci card.

CrzyMonk · « **Reply #7 on:** May 11, 2005, 05:56:40 PM »

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Originally posted by jetb123
I have 2 slots yes I have multiple.

keep the 128 in and then add the 512. After you do tat..check the memory under the sstem properties

jetb123 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 11, 2005, 05:57:30 PM »

Rgr im going to log off. I will be back in about 5 minutes with the results. Hopefully I dont get shocked

68DevilM · « **Reply #9 on:** May 11, 2005, 06:01:52 PM »

go into bios and see if you can change your dram setting from auto to whatever speed you fastest stick will run..

jetb123 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 11, 2005, 06:06:46 PM »

:OOOO Thanks guys its works and omg its fast. I cant believe i was on 128mb for so long. Well anyway im going to install my graphic card a Nivida mx4000 pci I hope it will allow me to run ah2 on crappy settings. ANYThing, but anyway thanks all who helped!!!

MOIL · « **Reply #11 on:** May 11, 2005, 06:11:07 PM »

Oh, you got it kewl

CrzyMonk · « **Reply #12 on:** May 11, 2005, 06:12:13 PM »

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Originally posted by jetb123
:OOOO Thanks guys its works and omg its fast. I cant believe i was on 128mb for so long. Well anyway im going to install my graphic card a Nivida mx4000 pci I hope it will allow me to run ah2 on crappy settings. ANYThing, but anyway thanks all who helped!!!

Good luck!

jetb123 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 11, 2005, 06:13:20 PM »

Im running ah2 on my 32mb intergrated card getting fps from 20-25 at highest im going to install card now get some drivers, and play woot! My dream come true.

Ichabod · « **Reply #14 on:** May 11, 2005, 08:47:55 PM »

JetB if that 2400 is still under warranty and it starts acting funny and you call in for tech support you better not tell my techs that you have added those parts LOL. But on a more serious note be sure if anything happens and you do have to call to take the stuff youve added out and dont mention that or itll void your contract for parts and service both. Just letting ya know JUST IN CASE!