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December 14th, 2006 01:00

Dimension 2350 memory upgrade Question

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    Posted December 14th, 2006 01:00

    yes but ddr memory is backward compatible
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    Posted December 14th, 2006 01:00

    on the crucial memory site they said dimension 2350 can take 3200 even if the manual calls for 2100 or 2700 speeds.
     

    Message Edited by patrick179 on 12-13-200609:24 PMBecause DDR memory is backward-compatible, you can safely upgrade your system with any of the guaranteed-compatible DDR speeds listed below, even if your manual calls for PC1600 or PC2100 speeds.

    Message Edited by patrick179 on 12-13-200609:25 PM

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    Posted December 14th, 2006 01:00

    Your computer takes PC2100 memory, 1gb max
     

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    It might work, but it will clock back to 2100 speed if it does work at all.
     
    You should be choosing from this page
     

    Message Edited by mombodog on 12-13-200609:20 PM

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    Posted December 14th, 2006 01:00

    Well if the memory is cheaper than 2100 I say go for it, but if 2100 is cheaper buy that, As I said before the 2350 bios will clock back any memory to 2100 speed. So don't pay for something you cannot use unless it is cheaper to do so.
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    Posted December 14th, 2006 01:00

    Dells are funky about memory
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    Posted December 14th, 2006 02:00

    Dual Channel Kit means the memory sticks are matched very closely to each other as far as timmings and such, they will work fine in a non dual channel motherboard, but like I said if your system does not support it (which yours does not) you are paying for something you cannot take advantage of.
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    Posted December 14th, 2006 02:00

    i have one more question. If i buy a dual channel and my computer doesnt support it what happens? i am very confused about these types

    from new egg:
    pqi TURBO 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model PQI3200-1024DBH - Retail


    from crucial memory:
    Specs: DDR PC3200 • CL=3 • UNBUFFERED • NON-ECC • DDR400 • 2.6V • 64Meg x 64



    whats the difference?
    does this have somthing to do with DDR?

    Message Edited by patrick179 on 12-13-200610:07 PM