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June 6th, 2012 11:00
Dimenson 3000 low RAM
Hi all:emotion-2:.I have a Dell Dimension 3000, 248MB RAM with a Celeron (R) CPU 2.66 GHz an have Windows XP SP3. My computer is running very slowly (often crashing) and I was wondering, if I want to upgrade the RAM how high can I go with this and how do I install it please? I'm a total novice with technical stuff so step by step instructions would be ideal. Buying a RAM chip is my only solution as I can't afford a new computer, any help would be much appreciated.
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Hunnyb2
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shesagordie
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June 6th, 2012 11:00
Hunnyb22
WOW, 256mb of memory, that's way too little, best to upgrade to the maximum supported memory
The Dimension 3000 supports 2gb of DDR RAM [2 x 1gb modules]
To buy memory that's certified to work in the 3000, has a lifetime warranty go HERE
The procedures for replacing the memory of the Dimension 3000, are HERE
Bev.
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June 6th, 2012 12:00
Hi Hunnyb22 ,
Welcome to Dell Community.
Dimension 3000 support memory speed of 400/533 MHz DDR2 and max 2GB. I believe maximum memory upgrade would be a good idea if you’re not planning to buy a new system.
Please make sure you buy memory of the mentioned speed. Follow this link to find right parts for any Dell system. http://dell.to/L31zFx
en.community.dell.com/.../19451944.aspx
Kindly update us with your feedback.
Thanks,
DELL–Ranvir K.
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Hunnyb22
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June 6th, 2012 17:00
Hi...Thanks for your swift reply.
Just forgot to mention, I'm in the UK but I'll certainly look on the Dell's UK website.
Yes, 248MB is very low, but as I mentioned, I bought the computer in 2002 and it was the cheapest one at the time. Thanks also for your help, the worse case scenario was having to buy a new computer but if the new RAM chip works I'll be very happy, thanks again.
Kind regards
Hunnyb22
shesagordie
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June 6th, 2012 20:00
Hunnyb22
You are welcome and I'm happy to have helped.
Crucial memory can also, be purchased in the UK, the details are here,
http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/listparts.aspx?model=Dimension%203000&Cat=RAM
Bev.