Another, (or the same) DDR memory density question again - precision 650

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Precision 650

2) 306 xeons H/T

5) scsi 320 drvs

1) 512mb agp nvidia

1) DVD Rom / CD burner

2 GIG pc3200 ecc- (4x512) <--- currently Low Density, the following was my reply from "Dell online support" some how it just dosen't sound correct to me. Can

anyone verify that this will take H/Density chips. I have read alot of posts but could not find a clear "Yes or No" answer, just links to memory site saying "this should work"

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02/16/2011 07:13:13PM	Andrew: "do a precision 650 take high or low desity chips & Hello Mary ann"
02/16/2011 07:13:46PM	Agent (Mary Ann M): "just to clarify, you are referring to the memory chips, right?"
02/16/2011 07:13:53PM	Andrew: "yes"
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02/16/2011 07:18:58PM	Andrew: "Super, Mary Ann"
02/16/2011 07:20:30PM	Andrew: "I been here, http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ws650/en/ug/info.htm#1118040 but the "density" of the chips is not shown"
02/16/2011 07:20:53PM	Agent (Mary Ann M): "thank you for patiently waiting"
02/16/2011 07:21:11PM	Agent (Mary Ann M): "i was able to check here and the memory you need is a high density one"
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Thanks if anyone can help, i know its an old box but i like to keep them running i possible. Please don't post links to memory site's

DELL-Chris M · Answer

andy_11,

The specifications do not state density?

K0299 1GB, 333MHz, 125X72, 8K, ECC
0P978 1GB, 266MHz, 125X72, 8K, ECC
4W617 1GB, 266MHz, 125X64, 8K, Non-ECC

4W616 512MB, 266MHz, 64X72, 8K, ECC
6W576 512MB, 266MHz, 64X64, 8K, Non-ECC

4W615 256MB, 266MHz, 32X72, 8K, ECC
6W575 256MB, 266MHz, 32X64, 8K, Non-ECC

4W614 128MB, 266MHz, 16X72, 8K, ECC
6W574 128MB, 266MHz, 16X64, 8K, Non-ECC

andy_11 · Answer

Chris,

Thank you for your quick reply, i googled 3 of the sets you posted by part and alternate part numbers. All low density, after that i trolliped on over to Intel and did some reading ( OCD in full swing by now:emotion-2: ) on the chip set compatibility. The Intel 75xx chipset's are compatible with High density and registered, chips, but only in combination with certain controllers and in most cases only over 6 gigs of ram.

So in the end i went to Ebay and bought a set of HY5DU12822AT-D43 (2X1GB) for less than $50, I guess it's a litlel better price than the $110 a stick Dell wants.

Its non ecc, low density. I can't even believe they still make ecc memory for home computers.

I just have one more question,

Will this board take High density memory ?? :emotion-43: i guess its my OCD again.

DELL-Chris M · Answer

Will this board take High density memory?* No idea. We never tested this.

daveschrom · Answer

Hi,

I have this same Dell Precision 650 Workstation, and have the same question.

Will this box accept HIGH-DENSITY memory modules?

I have found mixed information online, but I took a gamble and have ordered (4) 1GB Sticks of 333mhz PC2700 Non-ECC High-Density Memory. My box currently has (4) 512 PC-2700 Low-Density RAM chips installed. I am hoping that the Board will accept both HIGH/LOW Density Modules.

I will keep you posted.

By the way, this Dell Precision 650 may be an old system, but it is SOLID as a ROCK with it's Twin Xeon Processors. Wish I could find more of them to buy, as they make incredible Servers for small businesses...

~David Schrom

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