RAM Upgrade

[ROA44]

Just picked up a Dell Optiplex 745 with 2 ram slots. specs list 533 or 667MHz ( 2 X 512M DDR 2 1RX8 5300u-555-12 @ the moment) and have been told at one store & seen a couple of articles suggesting DDR 2 800 will work.

IS any one able to confirm this and would I have to make bios changes, if I do then I'll just go with 2 X2G 667. I am not really fussed if it does or not but 800 is easier to get locally but will get off Ebay in either format if necessary.

thank you all you techies

[ricktas]

according to this : http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3514/t/18467231.aspx Yes it will work.

However according to this: http://www.upenn.edu/computing/provider/docs/hardware/optiplex745.html it shouldn't.

:eek:

[ameerat42]

DDR2 at any speed will work, but...

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All right, I say it: expect to pay $40 per 2GB sick of DDR2. That TWICE the PRICE of DDR3.
Am(bankrupt after the same effort).

[ROA44]

Thanks guys yes it is dearer but it's cheaper than a new comp. and only used for general basic tasks and only cost me $60's so the extra cost I'm alright with. Plus I'm almost ready to buy lightroom now have to decide on 4 of 5.
4 at least has by now had the bugs sorted and still a bit cheaper. Currently out of work for past few weeks so Scrooge + @ the moment but start part a timer on monday.

[ameerat42]

Poor you! S...t....r...e....t....c....h that dollar and TTGHN that belt.
(Ie, know what you mean.)

[ROA44]

Any tighter and I'll have start wearing braces and that's not on the teeth either then look like Tim from Bargain Hunt.

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[Rattus79]

just checked my drawers for you and I only have
1x 512meg pc2 6400 (800)
1x 512 meg DDR400
1x 256meg DDR333

Sorry, looks like I cant' help you.

On second thoughts, I may have something on a mobo at home (assuming I haven't thrown it out yet)
I will have a look when I get home.

[ROA44]

Thank you for trying, I'm quite ok with buying from a store or Ebay if my other possible sources turn up empty handed.

Regards Milton

[ameerat42]

I have just recently looked about extensively for the same. The "best" I could get was one stick of 2GB for $30. A second was not guaranteed to be the same brand/speed/etc. I chewed the cartridge
and bought the original equal sticks (total 4GB) for $(cough/splutter/atchoo)80. (Don't tell anyone.)
Am(not).

[ROA44]

I know it's annoying but as they say that's life.

One mob in Sydney $96's for 2 x 2GB think free delivery. As I said not to worried will have a bit of time tomorrow arvo to check a couple of S/ hand places see how go thanks will let you know how I go.

Cheers for now.

[Warus]

http://www.iibuy.com.au/gskill-f26400cl5d4gbnt-4gb-ddr2-ram-pc6400-800mhz-2-x-2gb-longdimm_p4258.html

2 x 2Gb for $66

[ameerat42]

That's a good price, Warus.* Never heard of the brand, though.
Milton, your price is way too much. You don't have to get ripped off!!!
And have you tried any of the site sponsors? (Do any sell this? - I'm sure they must.)
Am.

*PS: as long as postage is also cheap.

[ROA44]

try local s/hand place today if no go will def. Try warus sight but will also look @ site supporters sites @ centrelink on phone it's a challenge even on a nokia E-7

[Speedway]

I get a lot of gear from Here (http://www.gamedude.com.au/) they list 1G from $20 and 2G from $35.
Cheers
Keith.

[Ian Brewster]

You might try this; easy to deal with in Brisbane so would as some OK in Sydney:

http://umart.com.au/pro/products_listnew.phtml?id=10&bid=9&id2=111

Ian

[Rattus79]

http://www.iibuy.com.au/gskill-f26400cl5d4gbnt-4gb-ddr2-ram-pc6400-800mhz-2-x-2gb-longdimm_p4258.html

2 x 2Gb for $66

I'm currently running Gskill ram in my machine, it's DDR3 and theres' 12 gigs of it, but it works well.

One of the above sticks I mention lying in my drawers is a Gskill stick too.

[ameerat42]

I get a lot of gear from Here (http://www.gamedude.com.au/) they list 1G from $20 and 2G from $35.
Cheers
Keith.

(Been there. They were pretty helpful.)

[Ian Brewster]

I have a Kingston DDR2 800MHz 2GB memory card, model KVR800D2N6K2/2G if anyone would like it. It's one of a pair ( the other one failed, although not old). Happy to post in Australia.

Ian

[ameerat42]

Certainly, if someone could match it with another - since so many motherboards of the age were dual channel architecture - it would be handy.
(You didn't say 4 how much, but I don't know if you can according to the rules. -???)
I will bear it in mind, as a rel's machine could to with another 4GB.
Am.

[ROA44]

Thank's everyone for your help. Haven't done anything yet in regards purchase but thanks for help. My son in-law recons 800 should run but haven't been able to locate anyone locally who has some I can borrow. Always the way, so just keep seeking no hurry.

[pjs2]

Tried this crowd . They are fairly good.

http://msy.com.au/Parts/PARTS.pdf (http://msy.com.au/Parts/PARTS.pdf)

[ROA44]

Hi Richard, thank you for your offer it would be appreciated. What it the best way to accommodate this with out breaking the rules, as Kym is just around the corner & is a bit bigger than me.

Regards, Milton

PS were they 667 config units I assume they were

[Kym]

No issues with this :D

[ROA44]

Hi Kym, have been meaning to get back to you re. use of hall. We have been granted approval so just a matter of if the club decides it is affordable & or necessary. Sorry I've not been there lately but have had quite a few scenarios, but will try to be getting back shortly.

Cheers for now will try to catch up real soon

Milton

[Ian Brewster]

Certainly, if someone could match it with another - since so many motherboards of the age were dual channel architecture - it would be handy.
(You didn't say 4 how much, but I don't know if you can according to the rules. -???)
I will bear it in mind, as a rel's machine could to with another 4GB.
Am.
Am I sent you a private message; did it come through?

Ian

[ameerat42]

Am I sent you a private message; did it come through?

Ian

N:(pe! Not yet, Ian. Did you use the full username?
Am(now anticipating).

[ameerat42]

I have a Kingston DDR2 800MHz 2GB memory card, model KVR800D2N6K2/2G if anyone would like it. It's one of a pair ( the other one failed, although not old). Happy to post in Australia.

Ian
Ian, There is something odd going on with your PM access. I got your email about a PM but NOT the PM itself. When I went to send you a PM it said that you have not got this feature activated (essentially).

Anyway, I replied to your email address.
Ta, Am.

[ricktas]

Just a reminder to all. We do not allow trading of gear in the regular forums, any offers/trades etc are to be posted in the classifieds forums only!

[ROA44]

My apologies Rick, wasn't really expecting any offers just just info from more informed & IT experienced people and had forgotten had a Classifieds section except for Camera Market.

whilst on this issue that I have seen arise every now and then, but haven't yet but will now see if there is info listed as to how members can move post to their correct or new category.

[ricktas]

My apologies Rick, wasn't really expecting any offers just just info from more informed & IT experienced people and had forgotten had a Classifieds section except for Camera Market.

whilst on this issue that I have seen arise every now and then, but haven't yet but will now see if there is info listed as to how members can move post to their correct or new category.

member cannot move posts/threads. if you want something moved, use the report icon and send us a message and we will look into it (the report icon is the little triangle with the ! mark in it - appears on every post to the site (and even next to comp entries).

All ok, no need to apologise, all the members posting here have been long term active members so I am not going to get all heavy on you, just a reminder, nothing more.

[ROA44]

Just letting everyone who replied know I have received some DDR 2 800 RAM and it does work well in the Dell optiplex 745.

Thank you to all who responded much appreciated and thank you Ian.

Milton