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Inspiron 580 ST, installing additional memory
My March 2011 Inspiron 580 ST Base has 2x2GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM. Would adding additional memory help in dealing with a gradual slow down noticed over the years?
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My March 2011 Inspiron 580 ST Base has 2x2GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM. Would adding additional memory help in dealing with a gradual slow down noticed over the years?
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DELL-Chris M
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July 28th, 2018 05:00
A complete re-installation of the 2011 operating system will speed things up. Adding 4GB memory would also help. Both the Inspiron 580 MT and ST use the same OEM memory.
* 8GB is the maximum supported
* Four slots, DDR3, 1066MHz or 1333MHz, Unbuffered, Non-ECC, 1.5v, 240 pin
2GB + 2GB + 2GB + 2GB
1N7HK 2GB,1333MHz,128X64,Elpida/Hynix/Kingston/Micron/Nanya/Samsung
aksa8
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July 29th, 2018 00:00
This may seem off-topic, but after the last post, as I was shutting down the computer, I heard a loud pop at the back of the computer and a burning smell emanated from the Central unit. The APC UPS led turned red and the computer switched off.
I am now searching the Dell web site for a replacement for the Bestec TFX0250P5W power supply originally installed on the desktop. Advice on the memory will come in handy in case it needs to be replaced as well. Thank you.
DELL-Chris M
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July 29th, 2018 13:00
Inspiron 580/580 ST OEM 300w PSU part numbers =
4WC45 Acbel
N187N Acbel
R851G Acbel
MXW2T Bestec
R850G Bestec
FNXH5 Delta
C411H Delta
N189N Delta
YX445 Hipro
WFY71 Hipro
N188N Liteon
YX448 Liteon
24DCP Liteon
aksa8
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July 30th, 2018 01:00
Thank you for that information.
erpster05
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July 31st, 2018 17:00
get Samsung RAM chips as I had those installed on my relative's Inspiron 580 computer.
also what version of Windows is installed on the Inspiron 580 ST computer?
aksa8
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August 4th, 2018 07:00
Hi,
Thank you.
I don’t have the 2011 OS anymore. It was upgraded to Windows 10 online. Please advise if the BIOS needs to be upgraded.
aksa8
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August 4th, 2018 07:00
Hi,
Thanks for the advice.
I have Windows 10 Home on my 580 ST.
aksa8
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August 4th, 2018 07:00
Thank you.
But those models are currently not available where I am. I had to make do with an indigenous make obtained from the local market. I’ll try to get it replaced as soon as it is possible to get hold of one of Power Supplies listed by you.
speedstep
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August 6th, 2018 10:00
BIOS does not need an upgrade. Reinstall on a new motherboard however will not be activated. There were ZERO upgrades from XP or Vista to 8 or 10.
aksa8
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August 7th, 2018 19:00
Hi,
Thanks for the reply.
Luckily, the motherboard appears to have survived the power supply failure.
My Inspiron 580 ST had come with Windows 7 Home Basic which was upgraded to Windows 10 Home.