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Ram upgrade for Dimension 8400
Ive got a Dimension 8400 that ive had for almost a year now and its got 2-256mb cards at 533mhz and Ive been getting some "Virtual Memory Minimun Too Low" errors at the bottom right of my screen and im wanting to upgrade to a gig but the dell ram is only selling 512 cards now and I need 2-256cards so where could I find a memory upgrade for my computer and also I do ALOT of gaming so I need the best.
Smoot
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December 14th, 2005 11:00
Do NOT buy memory from Dell. They don't make it, and they charge a fortune for it. Buy from Newegg.com (for the Corsair RAM) or Crucial.com directly.
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December 14th, 2005 17:00
When was the last time you scanned for viruses, spyware, trojans? Some of those can cause this type problem.
You may want to run a system file check too.
click start>run
type in: sfc /scannow
(space between sfc and /)
click ok
sfc will replace any damaged/missing XP system files. It may ask for your XP CD.
Ron
Message Edited by RoHe on 12-14-2005 11:22 AM
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December 14th, 2005 21:00
Scroll down below the ads to see a discussion of this error message and some solutions.
And if you're still intent on buying more RAM, you may want to get it from Crucial because they'll guarantee it'll work in your system or they'll take it back.
Ron
Edit: As ususal, Denny types faster than I do. :)
Message Edited by RoHe on 12-14-2005 03:32 PM
skatermay2
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December 14th, 2005 21:00
Denny Denham
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December 14th, 2005 21:00
See the offerings here.
kapatter
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December 15th, 2005 15:00
skatermay2
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December 15th, 2005 18:00
skatermay2
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December 15th, 2005 19:00
I think that link above isnt right and I need the PC2 4200 ram which I think is the same 533mhz as mine.. here is the link
http://www.crucial.com/ballistix/store/MPartspecs.Asp?mtbpoid=1D6468ABA5CA7304&WSMD=Dimension+8400+Series&WSPN=CT392240
Smoot
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December 16th, 2005 14:00
512 MB Crucial DDR2 PC2-4200 upgrade kit
Note that this is the 512 MB RAM upgrade kit, so you get two sticks of 256MB RAM to insert as pairs.
No need in going with the Ballistix RAM for the 8400.
Message Edited by Smoot on 12-16-2005 10:10 AM
Message Edited by Smoot on 12-16-2005 10:11 AM
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April 28th, 2006 00:00
I have a Dimension 8400, Pent. 4 Processor 530 with HT Technology (3GHz, 800 FSB) that I bought in Sept. 2006. I have been thinking about upgrading the RAM to 2GHz. It currently has 1GHz made up of two Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 400MHz, both are plugged into the slots with the tan clips, while the two slots with the black clips are empty. Is the pair of RAM chips at this NewEgg.com site the right one for my PC: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820227059 ?
OCZ Value Series 1GB (2 x 512MB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM Unbuffered DDR2 667 (PC2 5400) Dual Channel Kit System Memory - are they compatible with mine?
Thanks for your input,
Orv67
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April 28th, 2006 00:00
Link to Crucials RAM for the 8400:
http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.asp?Mfr%2BProductline=Dell%2BDimension+%2F+Dimension+XPS&mfr=Dell&tabid=AM&model=Dimension+8400+Series&submit=Go
Ron
Message Edited by RoHe on 04-27-200606:23 PM
Orv67
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April 28th, 2006 01:00
Okey found that web page that you referred me to, has two 1GB choices in the 400MHz for the 8400. (http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.asp?Mfr%2BProductline=Dell%2BDimension+%2F+Dimension+XPS&mfr=Dell&tabid=AM&model=Dimension+8400+Series&submit=Go) I can get either a kit with 2 x 512MB, or for only $6 more a single 1GB chip. Is my motherboard cabable of handling the 1GB chips, leaving a slot for explanding in the future? Or is the 2x512MB chips just a better way to go? I do a lot of online gaming, plus I frequently use Word Search 7, which can require an enormous amount of RAM, depending on how many books in the library you have open at a time.
Orv67
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April 28th, 2006 15:00
Acceptable RAM specs from 8400 user manual:
Type: 400- and 533-MHz DDR2 unbuffered SDRAM
Memory capacities: 128-, 256-, 512-, or 1-GB non-ECC
Maximum memory: 4 GB NOTE: See "Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations" to verify the amount of memory available to the operating system.
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim8400/SM/specs.htm#wp1052308
Ron
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July 20th, 2011 08:00
Where can I buy chips of 4gb or 8gb at?
Thank you
RoHe
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July 20th, 2011 12:00
That's what google is for!