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    memory ram for dimension 8200

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by thecollegekid, Oct 29, 2005.

  1. thecollegekid

    thecollegekid Notebook Consultant

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    i bought the 8200 four years ago. it only has 256 ram. its time for me to add a 1 GB stick. what brand and type of ram is compatiable with the 8200?
     
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  2. drumfu

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    crucial.com and go thru the decision tree.

    get the specs, buy from crucial or newegg
     
    drumfu, Oct 29, 2005
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    The max memory for the Inspiron 8200 is 1GB so maybe two 512MB sticks is a good idea.
     
    ZaZ, Oct 29, 2005
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    cycloneguy2618 Notebook Deity

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    I have a Dell. I think it's that same model. We went to circuit city to buy ram, and they said it was going to be like $600 for a 512mb stick. Because the older Dell's took a certain kind.
     
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  5. thecollegekid

    thecollegekid Notebook Consultant

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    its not inspirion. it's a old dimension 8200. and unfortunately, crucial doesnt have any memory ram for the model.

    dellxps, in the end, did you purchase any ram for the 8200?
     
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    any ideass?
     
    thecollegekid, Oct 30, 2005
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  7. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    So is it a desktop?
     
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    ccbr01 Matlab powerhouse! NBR Reviewer

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    if im right, its a really early p4 which used rambus (rd) ram. You have to use rd ram in pairs to complete the circuit. that stuff if i remember is really expensive because the decline commercialism of the product when ddr ram came out. when buying, you have to match the bus to ram. a link to the ram is below. to my looks, it looks like to upgrade 1gb will cost you 420 without tax or shipping.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...ce=&MaxPrice=&SubCategory=147&Submit=Property
     
    ccbr01, Oct 31, 2005
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