Arthur S. Alexion on Fri, 5 Jul 2002 13:58:09 -0400


[Date Prev] [Date Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Date Index] [Thread Index]

[PLUG] Memory hardware questions


I am working with an elderly machine, and don't expect much speed, but 
would like to make it as snappy as I can without investing more money 
than the machine is worth.

I have installed RH 7.2 and spend most time in KDE either in kmail, a 
web browser, or word processing.  With its current 48 MB RAM, it is -- 
believe it or not -- almost acceptable.  It is, however, spending too 
much time swapping to disk.  I have limited memory upgrade options -- 
128 mb max.  It takes what I believe are 70ns EDO SIMMs.  I've been 
quoted $69 for 32 MB modules from Gateway (the system manufacturer).  I 
have two questions.

It will cost me $140 more (at Gateway prices) for 128 vs. 96 MB.  Is 
the performance difference between 96 & 128 MB worth the difference in 
price?

Can I get a better price elsewhere?  Favorite vendors?
-- 

_______________________________
Art Alexion
Arthur S. Alexion LLC
mailto:arthur@alexion.com
http://www.alexion.com

______________________________________________________________________
Philadelphia Linux Users Group       -      http://www.phillylinux.org
Announcements-http://lists.phillylinux.org/mail/listinfo/plug-announce
General Discussion  -  http://lists.phillylinux.org/mail/listinfo/plug