Re: [PLUG] update strategies/partition issue

[cms <cshanahan@comcast.net>]

On Friday 13 August 2004 00:51, Art Clemons wrote:
>  >I need to find that out, also, as the machine I am considering
>  >upgrading is a Compaq with a 566 celery CPU, 64 MB ram, and an existing
>  >10 GB hard drive.  I can add a new hard drive, but after 4 failed
>  >attempts at different brands of memory upgrades, it looks like I'm
>  >stuck with 64 MB.  Compaq claims that the machine takes generic PC133
>  >SDRAM,
>
> I've had really good luck using crucial for ram, especially since they
> guarantee compatibility about as well as anyone selling ram.  Not cheap
> but better than a new board if more memory is what you need.
>
> I also have to state that I would more expect a 566 Celeron to take
> PC100 rather than PC133 but that's just an expectation.  I've certainly
> seen PC133 ram not work in some older computers.

I too would agree with his assumption--that a 566 Celeron uses PC100 memory.
Make sure about the memory's speed. Also, if you need PC100 memory let me
know. I have a lot of it taking up space in a desk draw.

Chris/CMS
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