MacOSXrocksToo Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 Ok, I have done research on this, but I want to make sure by you guys, If this RAM will work in my computer:The RAM I am wanting to buy: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16820134488My computer is a Dell Dimension 8400, as listed in the signature.Also, My computer currently has 512MB of RAM in it, how much faster would it be adding this RAM do you think?BTW, Yes, I have 2 slots open for this RAM.Thanks! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 If you run THIS scanner at Cruicial, it will tell you exactly what you need. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-pops- Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 Be extra careful upgrading a Dell machine. They have a tendency to use non-standard components. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacOSXrocksToo Posted August 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 Ok, Thanks for the replies, but the website I want to buy the RAM from does not say whether the RAM is ECC or NON-ECC...? My system does not support ECC memory, do you know if the RAM on the site below is ECC or NON-ECC?http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16820134488 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 This is the same kit, which is described as "Non-ECC"http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-ValueRam-80...1037025-3425661 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacOSXrocksToo Posted August 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 Ok, Thank You, I might just buy from the Amazon site to be for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacOSXrocksToo Posted August 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Actually the RAM on the Amazon site was used, so I ordered the RAM from newegg last night. Can't wait for it to get here! How much faster do you think will my computer be with 2 more GB of RAM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarecrow Man Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 You will notice a huge increase in performance from >1GB - 2GB, but the performance levels off after that. Installing more than 2GB in a system is often over kill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacOSXrocksToo Posted August 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Ok, I will keep my current RAM in also, so I will have a total of 2.5GB, which should make XP blazing, and my Vista side desperately needed it. My MacBook has 2GB of RAM in it, and I have never seen a computer run XP faster (through boot camp).Thanks for all your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarecrow Man Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 2.5GB? Are you using 2x1GB sticks and 1x512MB sticks?You should be careful when doing this as mixing and matching sizes can often lead to performance decreases rather than increases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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