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May 9th, 2006 17:00

Older Dimension RAM

Hi,
I have 2 older style Dell Dimensions and both are in need of replacement RAM. 
The oldest a, Dell Dimension XPS M200s needs a 32mb SDRAM.  Does anyone know where I can find this RAM?  No one seems to make it anymore, and this computer was doing quite well as a firewall.  Does anyone have an old dimension XPS M200s and want to part with a 32mb chip?? 
 
Also, I have a Dell Dimension 8100 with the nice and rare RDRAM.  The computer is reasonably fine, but it only has 256mb of RAM which hurts its performance considerably.  Do I need to fill all 4 slots with the same size and type of RAM?  No one seems to make this the 400MHz ECC RDRAM for this anymore so Im pretty much limited to 800MHz ECC RDRAM.  Can i keep the original 2 RIMMS of 128 MB each and add an additional 2 of the newer 800Mhz at 256mb a piece?
 
Whats the easiest way to upgrade this computer?
 
Any help would be great.
 
-NL
  • ejn63

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    Posted May 9th, 2006 18:00

    The RAM for the M200 is going to be tough to find new - you might try EBay.

    The 8100 needs RIMMs in matched pairs, but the four modules need not match.