Best source for old RAM
May 30, 2007 8:12 AM Subscribe
Looking for a reputable source for old RAM (Dell XPS, T600).
2nding Newegg. They've never steered me wrong or sold me bum product. Quick shipping too.
posted by cosmicbandito at 8:31 AM on May 30, 2007
posted by cosmicbandito at 8:31 AM on May 30, 2007
Response by poster: I'm pretty sure my PC has three slots. So the 128MB that's in there (forgot to mention that) is either one 64 or two 128's. But I'll be double-checking tonight.
posted by ObscureReferenceMan at 8:36 AM on May 30, 2007
posted by ObscureReferenceMan at 8:36 AM on May 30, 2007
Oh, your computer has a max memory per slot. I dont know what it is (you'll have to look it up on dell's site or call dell). I would assume 512 per slot is a safe bet. I wouldnt be surprised if your motherboard cannot handle a 1 gig module.
Whoops, according to these guys your max memory is going to be 768 megs. So you can only handle 3x 256 modules. Don't buy that 512!
posted by damn dirty ape at 8:42 AM on May 30, 2007
Whoops, according to these guys your max memory is going to be 768 megs. So you can only handle 3x 256 modules. Don't buy that 512!
posted by damn dirty ape at 8:42 AM on May 30, 2007
RAM is ironically probably the only computer part that almost appreciates with age. Mainly because it's an easy upgrade for older computers, but factories quickly stop producing it once a new type is released.
So, if you've got an old junker with PC-133 SDRAM, pull it before you toss it.
To answer the question, I've had good luck with craigslist for what it's worth.
posted by alexei at 10:21 AM on May 30, 2007
So, if you've got an old junker with PC-133 SDRAM, pull it before you toss it.
To answer the question, I've had good luck with craigslist for what it's worth.
posted by alexei at 10:21 AM on May 30, 2007
Response by poster: I think Newegg gets the vote. I seem to remember them from several years ago. Thanks!!
posted by ObscureReferenceMan at 10:57 AM on May 30, 2007
posted by ObscureReferenceMan at 10:57 AM on May 30, 2007
If they sell it, I'd put in a vote for Crucial.com. They make some of Dell's RAM. Their website has never steered me wrong on system configuration or quality memory (their product pages typically tell you the slot configuration and amount of RAM a machine can hold). I don't know how they compare on price with NewEgg, but I've found them to be cheaper than adding memory to a new system from Dell (two years ago I saved over $100 per machine buying minimum RAM on Latitude laptops and adding memory from Crucial).
posted by lhauser at 11:18 AM on May 30, 2007
posted by lhauser at 11:18 AM on May 30, 2007
If you can find the Express Code for your XPS system, you can go to support.dell.com and view information specifically for your machine. They have a page for your original system (when it was originally shipped), as well as manuals out the wazoo.
posted by Jim T at 11:30 AM on May 30, 2007
posted by Jim T at 11:30 AM on May 30, 2007
Definitely check out BST forums at 2cpu, hardforum, arstechnica, and etc.
For example, I currently have three 256mb sticks available for $40 + shipping (I feel dirty now :P).
posted by Chuckles at 9:33 PM on May 30, 2007
For example, I currently have three 256mb sticks available for $40 + shipping (I feel dirty now :P).
posted by Chuckles at 9:33 PM on May 30, 2007
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If you want to see what kind of ram you currently have you can download CPU-Z. This will tell you your current ram setup, among other things.
DDR is the new kind of ram. You're using the older SDRAM ecc/168-pin stuff.
posted by damn dirty ape at 8:29 AM on May 30, 2007