PLEASE HELP - Memory Update for a Dell Dimension 1100

[dizzlesizzle]

Hi all,

Im trying to update the RAM for my Dell Dimension 1100. Inside the box are two slots and each contains one 256mb DDR 400 mhz-CL3 PC3200U-3030-0-AO.

I have bought the following item from ebay :-

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2GB-DDR-2X-1G...M_JN?hash=item1e57c2a5af&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

When i came to install this my PC just made a repeated buzz and wouldnt start up.

I have put the old memory back in and my PC works fine.

Any ideas here or can someone point me in the right direction if i have ordered the wrong parts.

Cheers in advance

Dale.

 

[TonyWarrington]

I have a suspicion that the RAM you have purchased is not compatible with your system - if you scroll down through the spec. you will find the statement 'DOES NOT WORK WORK ON INTEL CHIPSETS AND MAC CHIPSETS'. AFAIK Dell use INTEL chipsets

Have a look HERE for compatible modules.

 

[dizzlesizzle]

Oh S**t.

I'll email the seller.

Thanks for that Tony!

Would these ones work that Ive found on ebuyer?

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/114484

Cheers for your help here.

Dale

 

[TonyWarrington]

Not sure about the ExtraValue line - personal view is I prefer to buy branded product. Alternative Corsair may be a better bet at just a few pounds more.

In any event might be worth while phoning ebuyer first to check on compatibility and returns policy if not ok

 

[dave.m]

Follow Tony's Link to the Dell RAM on Crucial or use their scanner to check what will work and how much you can install:

Crucial Memory Scanner

http://www.crucial.com/uk/index.aspx?cpe=CHAWKuk

They guarantee that the memory sticks will work.

dave

 

[btb23]

Assuming you have the other spec of the memory correct, there are low and high density chip options, you need low density. Not all Ebay sellers give the chip density, but if you find one that states low density then it will be compatible (provided you've the other spec right of course).