Thread: RAM upgrade

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    RAM upgrade

    I want to install additional RAM in my Compaq Presario SR1820NX box. Unfortunately, I'm hardware challenged and am not sure if this RAM is compatible with my computer. I plan on purchasing the RAM from Tiger Direct. But their memory configurator does not list this RAM for the SR1820NX box. It did list other Corsair RAM options. So, I went to the manufacturer's site, Corsair and checked the memory configurator on their site. Their configurator did not show a listing for the SR1820NX at all. So, my question is:

    Is the following RAM compatible with my Presario?

    Corsair Value Select Dual Channel 2048MB PC3200 DDR 400MHz Memory (2 x 1024MB)
    Memory Size: 2 x 1024MB
    Memory Speed: 400MHz PC3200
    Memory CAS Latency: 3
    Memory Type: Dual Channel DDR
    Pins: 184
    I retrieved the following info on the SR1820NX Presario from the Compaq site:

    Base processor
    Athlon 64 (V) 3400+ 2.2 GHz
    1600 MT/s (mega transfers/second)
    Socket 939
    Chipset
    GeForce 6150 LE
    Motherboard
    Manufacturer: Asus
    Motherboard Name: A8N-LA
    HP/Compaq motherboard name: Nagami-GL8E
    Memory
    Component Attributes
    Memory Installed 512 MB (2 x 256)
    Maximum allowed 4 GB* (4 x 1 GB) requires the replacement of the installed 256 MB DIMMs

    *Actual available memory may be less
    Speed supported PC-3200 MB/sec
    Type 184 pin, DDR SDRAM
    DIMM slots Four
    Open DIMM slots Two
    And PC Wizard provides the following info for the computer:

    General Information :
    A0 (RAS 0) : 256 (Single Bank)
    A1 (RAS 4) : 256 (Single Bank)
    A2 : Empty
    A3 : Empty

    Information SPD EEPROM (A0) :
    Manufacturer : Hyundai Electronics
    Part Number : HYMD532 646CP6JD43
    Serial Number : Unspecified
    Type : DDR-SDRAM PC-3200 (200 MHz) - [DDR-400]
    Size : 256 MB (1 rows, 4 banks)
    Module Buffered : No
    Module Registered : No
    Module SLi Ready (EPP) : No
    Width : 64-bit
    Error Correction Capability : No
    Max. Burst Length : 8
    Refresh : Reduced (.5x)7.8 µs, Self Refresh
    Voltage : SSTL 2.5v
    Prefetch Buffer : 2-bit
    Manufacture : Week 18 of 2006
    Supported Frequencies : 133 MHz, 166 MHz, 200 MHz
    CAS Latency (tCL) : 2 clocks @133 MHz, 2.5 clocks @166 MHz, 3 clocks @200 MHz
    RAS to CAS (tRCD) : 2 clocks @133 MHz, 3 clocks @166 MHz, 3 clocks @200 MHz
    RAS Precharge (tRP) : 2 clocks @133 MHz, 3 clocks @166 MHz, 3 clocks @200 MHz
    Cycle Time (tRAS) : 6 clocks @133 MHz, 7 clocks @166 MHz, 8 clocks @200 MHz

    Information SPD EEPROM (A1) :
    Manufacturer : Hyundai Electronics
    Part Number : HYMD532 646CP6JD43
    Serial Number : Unspecified
    Type : DDR-SDRAM PC-3200 (200 MHz) - [DDR-400]
    Size : 256 MB (1 rows, 4 banks)
    Module Buffered : No
    Module Registered : No
    Module SLi Ready (EPP) : No
    Width : 64-bit
    Error Correction Capability : No
    Max. Burst Length : 8
    Refresh : Reduced (.5x)7.8 µs, Self Refresh
    Voltage : SSTL 2.5v
    Prefetch Buffer : 2-bit
    Manufacture : Week 18 of 2006
    Supported Frequencies : 133 MHz, 166 MHz, 200 MHz
    CAS Latency (tCL) : 2 clocks @133 MHz, 2.5 clocks @166 MHz, 3 clocks @200 MHz
    RAS to CAS (tRCD) : 2 clocks @133 MHz, 3 clocks @166 MHz, 3 clocks @200 MHz
    RAS Precharge (tRP) : 2 clocks @133 MHz, 3 clocks @166 MHz, 3 clocks @200 MHz
    Cycle Time (tRAS) : 6 clocks @133 MHz, 7 clocks @166 MHz, 8 clocks @200 MHz

    Memory Controller Information :
    Memory Controller : Standard, SDRAM
    Number of connectors : 4
    Max. Module Size : 1024 MB
    Max. Memory Size : 4096 MB
    Supported Speed : 70ns, 60ns, 50ns
    Supported Voltages : 2.9v
    Error Detection Method : 64-bit ECC
    Error Correction Capability : None
    Current/Supported Interleave : 1-way/1-way
    Most of the above info is totally meaningless to me. So, what I'm looking for is some assurance that this 2Gig of Corsair RAM will be compatible with my computer.

    TIA

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    Yes, they are compatible (both DDR-400).

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    That's fine. Besides the type of RAM (DDR) and the rating (400MHz), in your case you'll also have to make sure the RAM is Non-ECC. If you're going to choose the RAM you listed, then you're fine... but if you still plan to shop around for better deals, make sure of the above.
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    You probably won't find any ECC DDR RAM for anything less than a few kidneys, though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cyberfish View Post
    You probably won't find any ECC DDR RAM for anything less than a few kidneys, though.
    You are probably right - but it's better to know what is wrong, even if it's unlikely...

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    Quote Originally Posted by cyberfish View Post
    You probably won't find any ECC DDR RAM for anything less than a few kidneys, though.
    All kinds of magical things can happen on EBay.
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    I appreciate all the info. I'll be ordering the Corsair RAM.

    Thanx All!!!

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