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Upgrading Memory

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  • 09-01-2008 1:09pm
    #1
    npmurph
    Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭


    Hi Folks this is my first entry on boards so here goes.

    I am looking for memory modules for a Dell 8250 533mhz. The memory type is PC1066 2 x 256mb. i have checked the net and can only find it for crazy money. $240 on one american site. This machine is 6 years old and is not even worth that.

    Anyone got an old broken one lying around with good memory in it

    Thanks


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    #2
    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    It uses RDRam, which is ludicrously expensive owing to its rarity. Better off scrapping the machine to be honest, unless you can find some cheap stuff on adverts.ie or the likes of ebay.

    IF you're finding your machine slow, trying either a reformat, or using something like Spybot in conjunction with AVG to sweep your system for virus/spyware.


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    npmurph
    Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭npmurph


    Thanks for that. The machine wont boot at the moment. The beep codes pointed to a read write error in the memory. It was working fine although slowly and all i did was remove a module and then replace it. i know static can sometimes cause a problem but it is probably unlikely. My indeed have to scrap it.


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    Sqaull20
    Registered Users Posts: 2,044 ✭✭✭Sqaull20


    Agree with havok,dont bother getting another stick of ram for it....

    You can get a new vista pc on dell for €200 these days


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