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April 8th, 2009 07:00

Maximum memory for Dimension 2400

Hi there,

I'm trying to upgrade memory for a friend, so I had a look at the online manual which says the following:

Architecture:                DDR SDRAM
Memory connectors:  two
Memory capacities:   128-, 256-, or 512-MB
Minimum memory:    128 MB shared DDR SDRAM
Maximum memory:    2GB
Memory type:               PC2100 (266-MHz) or PC2700 (333-MHz) DDR.  SDRAM (non-ECC)

The bit that confuses me is that the machine has 2 connectors.  Memory capacities go up to 512mb but maximum memory is 2GB.  How can the macine take 2GB if there's only 2 connectors and the highest capacity goes to 512mb? 2 x 512mb = 1GB.  Some memory websites are offering 1GB sticks but if 1GB is the limit, then am I not better off installing in pairs i.e. 2 x 512mb?

Thanks in advance.

Emlyn.

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April 8th, 2009 07:00

Best place to check anything with memory is at http://www.crucial.com

Find your PC model and it will tell you what you can install and how much it will need to max it out.

 

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April 8th, 2009 07:00

I know that a 1 GB stick works well in my D2400.  In addition, I kept the 512 MB stick that I had already so it is running with 1.5 GB.  I have corresponded with folks in the past who were running 2 GB without any trouble.  Also, you don't need to install Dimension 2400 memory in pairs; that advice is for a dual channel controller and there is only a single channel controller in the D2400.

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April 8th, 2009 07:00

Em1yn,

The online manual is not updated. We sell it with a 1GB stick -
J0204 DIMM, 1GB, 333Mhz, 125X64, 8K, 184pins

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