Stephen9o3 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Ok.. well, my computer definitly isn't so great so I was considiring buying some more ram (only have 256). I downloaded a program and it told me that the best ram I should buy is at 133MHZ =\. I was on the stapels website, pretty much the only place I can buy at around here. Can't buy of Newegg because they don't ship outside US, or at least not at a great price. Anyways, on the staples site, 512MB ram costs $90, all except the 133MHZ one which is 133MHZ, it costs $160. Little too out of my range. But, there is however stick of 256 which is $80. So, to sum it up, should I buy 256MB ram at the proper speed, or 512MB ram @233MHz, which of the two would perform better for me. As if there wasn't a $10 price gap (not too woried about $10). Thanx for any help. And, if it's of any need, my computer is a Compaq Evo D500 (the tower, not desktop version). Combat FTL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomster Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 According to crucial.com memory selector, it is PC133 SDRAM - now an obsolescent format. Anything faster than 133 will be DDR memory, using a different interface altogether. Never heard of 233MHz RAM... SDRAM came in 66/100/133 (PC66/PC100/PC133) - 168 pin DIMM format DDR comes in 200/266/333/400 (PC1600/PC2100/PC2700/PC3200) - there are other higher but unofficial speeds. 184 pin DIMM format Check the descriptions further, if the "233" has the same description in number of contacts (pins) as the PC133, then it may be a misprint bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen9o3 Posted May 20, 2006 Author Share Posted May 20, 2006 er, my bad, I meant 266MHZ, not 233MHZ. Combat FTL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisfelter2006 Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 as far as i rember from the last 2 classes at my school you can use a faster with a slower one but it will only run at the slower speed trying to run it at the higher speed will burn the memery and again the ddr may not be compatible with your motherbord and curent memery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercifull Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Use the "memory selector" at http://www.crucial.com Mercifull <3 Suzi "We don't want players to be able to buy their way to success in RuneScape. If we let players start doing this, it devalues RuneScape for others. We feel your status in real-life shouldn't affect your ability to be successful in RuneScape" Jagex 01/04/01 - 02/03/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen9o3 Posted May 22, 2006 Author Share Posted May 22, 2006 Use the "memory selector" at http://www.crucial.com I already know which ram I should use, but it's more expensive, so i was wondering if i could run one with a higher speed. Combat FTL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogityboo04 Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 you could buy the faster one but it would run slow, or the right one and it would still be slow. I think. Don't sue me. P.S. Try Tigerdirect :P rotalsnarT laciffOSolving the confusion once and for all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwisatz Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 http://newegg.com What I usually do for people who need RAM is use the aforementioned Crucial tool then buy the same spec stuff from a generic manufacturer off of Newegg. It always saves me and/or them a bundle! handed me TWO tissues to clear up. I was like "i'm going to need a few more paper towels than that luv" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen9o3 Posted May 25, 2006 Author Share Posted May 25, 2006 http://newegg.com What I usually do for people who need RAM is use the aforementioned Crucial tool then buy the same spec stuff from a generic manufacturer off of Newegg. It always saves me and/or them a bundle! Newegg doesnt ship internationaly, they only ship in the US and puetro rico. If you look below my avatar is says i live in Canada. Combat FTL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomster Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 If it needs PC133 SDRAM, anything faster is also completely the wrong type of memory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runesmithie Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 http://newegg.com What I usually do for people who need RAM is use the aforementioned Crucial tool then buy the same spec stuff from a generic manufacturer off of Newegg. It always saves me and/or them a bundle! Newegg doesnt ship internationaly, they only ship in the US and puetro rico. If you look below my avatar is says i live in Canada. Look at http://www.tigerdirect.ca/ I can't remember if I remembered them because they were good or bad.... but oh well :P I just posted something! ^_^ to the terrorist...er... kirbybeam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen9o3 Posted May 25, 2006 Author Share Posted May 25, 2006 http://newegg.com What I usually do for people who need RAM is use the aforementioned Crucial tool then buy the same spec stuff from a generic manufacturer off of Newegg. It always saves me and/or them a bundle! Newegg doesnt ship internationaly, they only ship in the US and puetro rico. If you look below my avatar is says i live in Canada. Look at http://www.tigerdirect.ca/ I can't remember if I remembered them because they were good or bad.... but oh well :P Thanx Landon ;) found some 133MHZ 512 sticks at a decent price.. might buy a new bike now instead >.< but oh well :P Combat FTL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest r3dh3adkid Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 I did the crucial thing and found out this POS computer uses a AGP video card.....dang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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