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Thread ID: 97598	2009-02-21 03:43:00	Rambus upgrade or new computer,who to believe?	minniedodd (14638)	Press F1

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749957	2009-02-21 03:43:00	Hi there, Your advice please. I am wanting to download either Fruity loops or some other music software, and the minimum system requirements are 512mb Ram, 2.0ghz...and preferrably a ASIO soundcard. My computer specs are CPU:Intel P4 1.6GHZ Memory:256MB RAMBUS HDD:80GB,7200rpm M/B Intel Original 850 Chipset Sound card is Sound Blaster Vibra 128 1.Now my problem is, I thought I could possibly just upgrade the RAM. I phone the place I bought the computer from about five years ago, and they said that it was too expensive to upgrade RAMBUS, and I should just buy a new computer, motherboard for around 600-700$ 2.I rang another shop...who said, no problems, bring it in and we can just put in another stick of Ram to take it up to 512MB. 3.Then rang a third shop who said, the same as the first, that Rambus is really expensive but you could try getting it off the internet and having it installed. So.... I looked on trademe and found some entries for RAMBUS RD RAM, IG (2X512MB) PC800-45RIMM, 184-PIN ECC FOR $200.00 I rang back the first shop who I originally bought the computer from and told him could i just buy it off the net, and he said it was dodgy buying anything over the internet, and that it has happened before with people where their computers keep crashing after installing it. I dont have much money...and I thought buying it off the internet sounded good and a cheaper option.I dont know who to believe Does anyone have any advice.:confused: Thanks Kindly	minniedodd (14638)
749958	2009-02-21 03:51:00	200 dollars for RAM! Sell your PC on trade me for 50 bucks or so, and buy/build a new waaay faster on for 500 or so. Ram is usually cheap but I think the type of ram you have is so old, its vintage!	Blam (54)
749959	2009-02-21 04:12:00	RAMBUS memory or as it was known RDRAM was a total FLOP :yuck: It was a type of RAm that was / IS way over priced, and didn't perform as it was meant to - other types of RAM were developed ( type we use today) anyone who was unfortunate enough to buy a computer with RAMBUS would be in for a shock at the price of the RAM. The two shops who said it would be cheaper to buy a new Board/RAM were correct. Like DDR1 and DDR2 they are not compatible with boards that have RAMBUS. If you want a heart attack on RAMBUS pricing Have a Look at this (http://www.rdramrambusmemory.com/) - open the links - I think the Price is USA :eek:	wainuitech (129)
749960	2009-02-21 04:20:00	www.extremepc.co.nz www.extremepc.co.nz www.extremepc.co.nz Either of those would be OK. To save a bit of money, you could choose not to have the hard drive option(prob save you around 100 bucks) and put in your old 80gb HDD Blam	Blam (54)
749961	2009-02-21 04:25:00	www.trademe.co.nz www.trademe.co.nz www.trademe.co.nz www.trademe.co.nz All of those will be ok too	Blam (54)
749962	2009-02-21 04:50:00	Hey, Thanks heaps for your help and the links,will definately check those out. and in regards to quote "RAMBUS memory or as it was known RDRAM was a total FLOP It was a type of RAm that was / IS way over priced, and didn't perform as it was meant to - other types of RAM were developed ( type we use today) anyone who was unfortunate enough to buy a computer with RAMBUS would be in for a shock at the price of the RAM." In 2003 did they know that RAMBUS was bad? I am just trying to figure out if Im dealing with a good computer store thats all. Thanks	minniedodd (14638)
749963	2009-02-21 05:03:00	RAMBUS memory or as it was known RDRAM was a total FLOP :yuck: It was a type of RAm that was / IS way over priced, and didn't perform as it was meant to - other types of RAM were developed ( type we use today) anyone who was unfortunate enough to buy a computer with RAMBUS would be in for a shock at the price of the RAM . The two shops who said it would be cheaper to buy a new Board/RAM were correct . Like DDR1 and DDR2 they are not compatible with boards that have RAMBUS . If you want a heart attack on RAMBUS pricing Have a Look at this (http://www . rdramrambusmemory . com/) - open the links - I think the Price is USA :eek: (In 2003 did they know if Rambus was bad? Where there other types or Ram around at that time better? Just trying to work out if Im dealing with a good computer shop? for my entire setup 5 years ago I paid 1900 . 00 for computer, lcd screen etc . ANd they are offering me a computer now for 600-700 dont know if im getting a good deal . )Thanks	minniedodd (14638)
749964	2009-02-21 05:16:00	(In 2003 did they know if Rambus was bad? Where there other types or Ram around at that time better? Just trying to work out if Im dealing with a good computer shop? for my entire setup 5 years ago I paid 1900.00 for computer, lcd screen etc.ANd they are offering me a computer now for 600-700 dont know if im getting a good deal.)Thanks In 2003 I knew RDRAM was heading down dead duck territory and I was glad! As there is a bit of a lag in NZ with technology we didnt see too many RDRAM boards. But you've had 5 years out of a computer that is very very good in my opinion especially since you didn't upgrade. Others in those 5 years have had motherboards fry after a year or two thanks to the bad caps going around at that time on boards so I wouldn't be complaining.	razzarphenix (2626)
749965	2009-02-21 05:17:00	Well I would say the Shop "Should" have known - RAMBUS came out in the late 90's it was around for a few years but due to its actual poor performance and over pricing compared to other RAM bit of History (en.wikipedia.org) - it soon got phased out. Regarding pricing back 5 years ago - PC components have dropped hugely, yes earlier PC's were much more expensive than todays counterparts. If you look at the links Blam6 posted they are about right for whats available today - just depending on what you want. I remember one external CD Writer I purchased when they were all the in thing - found the receipt when we moved a few years back - just under $1000.00 for a 2 speed external CD writer - Never use it these days but still got it, and it still works.	wainuitech (129)
749966	2009-02-21 06:35:00	1.Now my problem is, I thought I could possibly just upgrade the RAM. I phone the place I bought the computer from about five years ago, and they said that it was too expensive to upgrade RAMBUS, and I should just buy a new computer, motherboard for around 600-700$ I looked on trademe and found some entries for RAMBUS RD RAM, IG (2X512MB) PC800-45RIMM, 184-PIN ECC FOR $200.00 The problem is you would need to change the following in one hit: Motherboard CPU RAM And most motherboards these days only have 1 IDE port - I bet your optical drive and hard drive are both IDE. While you could join them on the one cable its not an ideal solution. Do you want to go to that much expense? All the links to Trademe PCs are not a good idea. There is no warranty, no after sales service, and god knows what crap parts they use. You need quality brand parts if you are going to do it. Up to you. I'd probably just buy the RAM. RD Ram must be installed in pairs and in the correct slots.	pctek (84)
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