Specific Dell RAM?

mr_fungle · 12-06-2004, 06:42 PM

I have a Dell Tower at home, and it desperately needs more ram. I have been told I have to buy specific Dell ram and that I have to buy it in pairs. Is this true? Is there a way around this? Does anyone know where I can get deals on ram that would work?

mr_fungle · 12-06-2004, 07:06 PM

The tower is a year and a half old now. It is a Dimension 4600. I can check the ram when I get home today. Thanks Clay!

Del · 12-06-2004, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by clay@nsmb.com
How old is the tower?

Dell doesn't do that anymore, as long as the new ram is the same speed (and ideally the same brand) you are good to go.

Pop a piece of ram out and tell me what it says on the side?

how do i do that?
i want to check mine too.

Del · 12-06-2004, 09:15 PM

k i slid the side off, didnt know i could do that and checked it out inside, cleaned out a ton of dust *shudders* and could see the ram i think. im gonna buy some more at some point.

Del · 12-06-2004, 09:23 PM

do i need to turn the computer off first? ugh

tazzmenn · 12-06-2004, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Del
do i need to turn the computer off first? ugh

But first you must depress the "any" key while powering the sytem down.

Del · 12-06-2004, 09:30 PM

ill have to do that later, sounds like a pain in the ass. ill have the answer sometime tonight, thanks for saving me though. i woulda just pulled it outta there

its like berrecloth putting wd40 on his squeaky disks.

pete@nsmb.com · 12-06-2004, 09:54 PM

Fuck the vacuum - Pledge extra-strength!

Del · 12-06-2004, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by clay@nsmb.com
Or like my mom opening up the case and sticking the vacuum cleaner in there

i thought about it, i really did

bighitbikerNS · 12-06-2004, 11:28 PM

if its RD ram, my friends old 4600 has RD, then you just have to buy to of the same sticks(in MB), so like to 512mb dimms or something.

skifreak · 12-06-2004, 11:58 PM

Unfortunately - you're probably stuck with Dell Brand Ram

Dell (with some of the clamshell cases) has used thier own type of ram - we had a p4 that was using dell ram - they look like regular dimms but don't have the same pin pattern - if it's the type that you can just replace from any computer store it would have open slots for more memory - if it's Dell branded memory you would likely see some blank memory cards in the unused memory slots...

I should have got some pictures last time I did an upgrade - we found that the memory was uber expensive

ATN · 12-07-2004, 12:41 AM

Run the model number of the comp on http://crucial.com and see what you get.... tell us and we'll tell you where to get it.

mr_fungle · 12-07-2004, 01:32 AM

Well, this is what it gives me when I enter Dimension 4600:

http://www.crucial.com/store/listpar...4600&submit=Go

And the prices on that page are a lot better than what I have been quoted so far.

.glib · 12-07-2004, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by clay@nsmb.com
Or like my mom opening up the case and sticking the vacuum cleaner in there

I've done it

. A couple of times actually.

brodierider_fReak · 12-07-2004, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by clay@nsmb.com
Or like my mom opening up the case and sticking the vacuum cleaner in there

my dad actually has a vacuum cleaner attachment kit for the computer, it's sweet

12-06-2004, 06:42 PM	#1
mr_fungle eurotrash in canucklestan Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NVLOC Posts: 5,396 Rep Power: 4506328	Specific Dell RAM? I have a Dell Tower at home, and it desperately needs more ram. I have been told I have to buy specific Dell ram and that I have to buy it in pairs. Is this true? Is there a way around this? Does anyone know where I can get deals on ram that would work? __________________ When Alan Shepard was waiting for liftoff to become the first American in space, a reporter asked him what he was thinking about. He replied, "The fact that every part of this ship was built by the lowest bid."

12-06-2004, 07:06 PM	#2
mr_fungle eurotrash in canucklestan Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NVLOC Posts: 5,396 Rep Power: 4506328	The tower is a year and a half old now. It is a Dimension 4600. I can check the ram when I get home today. Thanks Clay! __________________ When Alan Shepard was waiting for liftoff to become the first American in space, a reporter asked him what he was thinking about. He replied, "The fact that every part of this ship was built by the lowest bid."

12-06-2004, 11:28 PM	#10
bighitbikerNS -~ Team BIGHIT ~- Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 1,483 Rep Power: 11	if its RD ram, my friends old 4600 has RD, then you just have to buy to of the same sticks(in MB), so like to 512mb dimms or something. __________________ FOR SALE: 2003 Fox Vanilla R Shock: 7.875" x 2.25". Comes with 650lbs spring. $30

12-06-2004, 11:58 PM	#11
skifreak Dodge City Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Courtenay, BC Posts: 4,389 Rep Power: 835026	Unfortunately - you're probably stuck with Dell Brand Ram Dell (with some of the clamshell cases) has used thier own type of ram - we had a p4 that was using dell ram - they look like regular dimms but don't have the same pin pattern - if it's the type that you can just replace from any computer store it would have open slots for more memory - if it's Dell branded memory you would likely see some blank memory cards in the unused memory slots... I should have got some pictures last time I did an upgrade - we found that the memory was uber expensive __________________ Play : Comox Valley Mountain Biking - www.cvmtb.com

12-07-2004, 01:32 AM	#13
mr_fungle eurotrash in canucklestan Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NVLOC Posts: 5,396 Rep Power: 4506328	Well, this is what it gives me when I enter Dimension 4600: http://www.crucial.com/store/listpar...4600&submit=Go And the prices on that page are a lot better than what I have been quoted so far. __________________ When Alan Shepard was waiting for liftoff to become the first American in space, a reporter asked him what he was thinking about. He replied, "The fact that every part of this ship was built by the lowest bid."

12-06-2004, 09:15 PM	#4
Del :::::::::::::: Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New York, North Cakalacka, & Compton Posts: 9,146 Rep Power: 806962	k i slid the side off, didnt know i could do that and checked it out inside, cleaned out a ton of dust shudders and could see the ram i think. im gonna buy some more at some point.

12-06-2004, 09:23 PM	#5
Del :::::::::::::: Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New York, North Cakalacka, & Compton Posts: 9,146 Rep Power: 806962	do i need to turn the computer off first? ugh

12-06-2004, 09:30 PM	#7
Del :::::::::::::: Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New York, North Cakalacka, & Compton Posts: 9,146 Rep Power: 806962	ill have to do that later, sounds like a pain in the ass. ill have the answer sometime tonight, thanks for saving me though. i woulda just pulled it outta there its like berrecloth putting wd40 on his squeaky disks.

12-06-2004, 09:54 PM	#8
pete@nsmb.com Crashministrator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ze NV Posts: 2,525 Rep Power: 666	Fuck the vacuum - Pledge extra-strength!

12-07-2004, 12:41 AM	#12
ATN ooohhhhhh, that's nasty Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 12 step norcoholism program Posts: 3,734 Rep Power: 26	Run the model number of the comp on http://crucial.com and see what you get.... tell us and we'll tell you where to get it.

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