dominover1
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I'm trying to determine what kind of ram I can put in a Dell Dimensions 3100 desktop computer.
I have used Crusoft website and it gives me a range of ram types.
My question is, can I put compatible RAM in a dell computer. The reason I ask is that when I went to get some ram for my computer (HP Pavillion) I was told by the techo guy at the computer shop that I would have to buy the exact RAM memory type HP uses or I will get blue screen. Was this just to get rid of expensive RAM?
I am now looking for RAM for someone elses computer (The dell), but want to make sure it won't give them blue screen.
I didn't end up upgrading my HP by the way so I'm not sure if compatible ram is ok?
Here's two Dell ram types I'm comparing. I know they look the same. There are other Dell only RAM specs which indicate a PC2 5300 spec as well, but I don't know what that means. I'm trying to get the best price possible and obviously genuine is more expensive.
The alegedly Dell only RAM>
2GB Kit 2X 1GB DDR2 PC2-4200 533Mhz Dell Dimension 3100 3100c Memory RAM
The compatible RAM.
2GB (2x1GB) DDR2-667 PC2-5300U 667MHz 240 pin CL5 PC5300 Desktop Memory
I have used Crusoft website and it gives me a range of ram types.
My question is, can I put compatible RAM in a dell computer. The reason I ask is that when I went to get some ram for my computer (HP Pavillion) I was told by the techo guy at the computer shop that I would have to buy the exact RAM memory type HP uses or I will get blue screen. Was this just to get rid of expensive RAM?
I am now looking for RAM for someone elses computer (The dell), but want to make sure it won't give them blue screen.
I didn't end up upgrading my HP by the way so I'm not sure if compatible ram is ok?
Here's two Dell ram types I'm comparing. I know they look the same. There are other Dell only RAM specs which indicate a PC2 5300 spec as well, but I don't know what that means. I'm trying to get the best price possible and obviously genuine is more expensive.
The alegedly Dell only RAM>
2GB Kit 2X 1GB DDR2 PC2-4200 533Mhz Dell Dimension 3100 3100c Memory RAM
The compatible RAM.
2GB (2x1GB) DDR2-667 PC2-5300U 667MHz 240 pin CL5 PC5300 Desktop Memory