RAM Questions

[trekkie00]

I just have a few questions about the RAM compatible with my computer.

1. Is there any way to get inexpensive PC133 SDRAM? Most of the 512 mb. packs cost nearly $100, and right now I don't want to spend so much.

2. I have two seperate memory slots in my computer. Would two 256 mb. sticks of RAM provide any better performance than one 512mb stick?

I would add more than 512 megs, but that is supposed to be the limit for my computer. Thanks for your help.

 

[GuitarFreak1857]

1. yeah i mean 1Gb of good ram is a little over 100 i don't see how PC133 ram can be so expensive?

2. yeah, only if your motherboard supports duel channel.

 

[Nitestick]

like the previous post said. if your motherboard supports dual channel (i'm a little doubtful if its pc133) 2x256mb will, in theory be faster. just try and get some RAM secondhand if you want it cheaper.

 

[PZEROFGH]

I just have a few questions about the RAM compatible with my computer.

1. Is there any way to get inexpensive PC133 SDRAM? Most of the 512 mb. packs cost nearly $100, and right now I don't want to spend so much.

2. I have two seperate memory slots in my computer. Would two 256 mb. sticks of RAM provide any better performance than one 512mb stick?

I would add more than 512 megs, but that is supposed to be the limit for my computer. Thanks for your help.

1) it is a lot older, so it is harder to find thats why its so expensive.

2) get one 512MB i highly doubt it supports dual channel.

 

[LoTeX]

Is there any way to get inexpensive PC133 SDRAM?

an adventure to a recycling place for electronics? to a local dump? to mexico?

 

[majistic]

PC133 is really old school, time to upgrade.

 

[bigstanklo]

Inexpensive and PC133 ram don't go together. I have an old PC that uses it and 256mb strip is usually around 100. I would upgrade rather than mess with that because it won't give you much of a speed boost anyways.

 

[FghtinIrshNvrDi]

I've worked with a lot of PC 133, and I've never, ever, ever seen dual channel PC 133 ram. I don't think it exists. It's a creation of the DDR era. If the single stick of 512 is cheaper, go for it.

I'm looking for some PC 133 ram too. I want either a stick of 256 or 512 for the buget PC I'm building my lady. Anyway, I know what you mean by not wanting to spend that cash on the stuff.

Ryan

 

[trekkie00]

I rechecked my computer specs, and right now I am using PC100. How much of a performance boost would there be if I doubled the ram and went with PC133? Would it be worth spending extra for the slightly faster ram?

 

[LoTeX]

doubling the ram would definitely help (depending on the usage naturally), but goin to 133 from 100 shouldn't affect much. what kinda set up ya got? what's ur cpu?