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| 163289 | 2003-07-27 21:36:00 | > Maryann says the same . I just want her to have something better is all . Well that is nice of you anyway . :-) I know what you mean though, I find the older computer a real slug to use after being on this Beast but the rest of the family find it OK . Not that they have much choice . . . . . ]:) Getting a second hand tin box is an option for you, or you could save up and spend around $800-900 on a new custom-built one like Chill did (though he built his own) that does not have to be the latest screamer but probably would be better than yours! :D Just the tin box, remember, you would be able to reuse the monitor, keyboard and mouse . Or, now that you have the two PCs networked you could move all the data from Maryann's PC to yours for safekeeping and reformat Maryann's and reinstall Windows and programs . That will give it quite a speed boost (for a while anyway!) . If you can live with taking turns on the faster computer to do the stuff than needs the extra grunt you could squeeze a few more years out of Maryann's tin box by following the above suggestions, eg more RAM and a reformat . :-) |
Susan B (19) | ||
| 163290 | 2003-07-29 10:38:00 | Goddie et al. We are considering lifting Maryann's 64MB ram to 128 or 256. The existing one is 64 MB PC100 SDRAM. Dell M/b Optiflex G1 400MHz. Does not say on the Aida32 printout what the power supply is. I had a look at QMB.co.nz but on their memory page they only show them as "133 SDRAM". Can I run a 133 if I take out the 100?. By putting in a "133" I assume it will only run as a "100" (Does this make sense?) Does someone have the time to look at QMB's memory page & advise on Cat Nos :- 100537, 100380 & 392, 100391 & 393. Is it just a case of removing the covers, unplugging the 64 & inserting a bigger ram stick? Or are there other things to do as well. If I got the cheapest option, a 64ram for $29+, it will be a different brand to the one already fitted. Does this matter? Would it be better to have one larger stick than two smaller ones? Thanks for any help Poppa John :D |
Poppa John (284) | ||
| 163291 | 2003-07-29 10:40:00 | Rod ger, Advice noted & printed . Thanks. PJ :D | Poppa John (284) | ||
| 163292 | 2003-07-29 12:14:00 | Hi PJ If you feel reasonably confident, open up the box and remove the 64MB you have now.Don't forget to unplug and take antistatic precautions. Either grounding youself with an antistatic strap or, as I do grasp the steel framework to do the same thing. If you are not familiar with the slots you must release the little clips on the ends first before extracting the RAM ,also take a note of which way it goes in(check the ends) Hopefully you will have only one piece to make up your 64MB. While you are there ,see how many memory slots you have? Now the reason to take out the RAM is so you can take it with you, and show the salesman what you already have. This is because there are quiete a few different types of RAM and he will be able to match yours with the new stuff. A 128MB extra should be plenty unless you are planning a number of large programs at once. 133 SDRAM "should" be OK as well, it is for most people, but every now and then you hear someone has had a problem(probably a good idea to ask if you can return it if it does not work). Installing is just the reverse of removing, just make sure they are seated well and the clips fit over. Good Luck |
Rod ger (316) | ||
| 163293 | 2003-07-29 13:10:00 | > Can I run a > 133 if I take out the 100?. By putting in a "133" I > assume it will only run as a "100" (Does this make > sense?) Yes, the speed of the RAM will simply be slowed to 100Mhz, or the slowest chip of RAM should you keep your 64MB Chip :-) > Does someone have the time to look at QMB's memory > page & advise on Cat Nos :- 100537, 100380 & > 392, 100391 & 393. Is it just a case of removing > the covers, unplugging the 64 & inserting a bigger > ram stick? Or are there other things to do as > well. Nope, to be honest that's it. Like I said, its a 5 minute job most of the time.. and that's usually coz you spend the first 3 minutes trying to get the case off, lol! > If I got the cheapest option, a 64ram for $29+, it > will be a different brand to the one already fitted. > Does this matter? Would it be better to have one > larger stick than two smaller ones? For compatibility, it would be better to go with a whole new 128MB or 256MB stick, and when you've put the new piece in, rebooted and everything's fine, then feel free to throw the 64MB chip back in :-) For $60ish for 256MB, you really cant go wrong. As I said, it is the cheapest, easiest, and yet most bang-for-buck, overall improvement you can give your PC! My P300 has 256MB RAM, and on a clean Win2K install, beat the family's Celeron 933Mhz when it only had 64MB RAM by a noticable margin! It will also mean the PC handles multiple applications better :-) A wee tune-up of other settings would help too, see superrsoft.com for Super Rabbit Magic Set, which I've used on Many PC's. Always manages to shave a few seconds off boot times, and overall improve performance a bit :-) Hope this helps Cheers Chill. |
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