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Hi Stevo2355,
My experience is that you have 72-pin SIMM DRAM sockets. You can confirm this by determining if the memory is retained by a little clip at each end, and rocks forward (~45 degrees) for installation/removal when the clips are released.
This memory is installed in pairs; 4 slots = 2 banks and each bank must be filled.
FP SIMMs were used for years, but I can't get them anymore.
EDO SIMMs were a more modern improvement, introduced in the mid/later '90s, just before SDRAM. I can still buy EDO SIMMs:
64MB 72Pin SIMM Ram Module, EDO - $49.99 (sold only in pairs).
Slightly newer, SDRAM memory started at PC66/PC100 and ultimately hit PC133 speed. These days, any/all are replaced with PC133.
They are physically much larger sticks, with 2 notches (1 quite close to one end):
128MB SDRAM Ram Module, PC133 - $29.99
256MB SDRAM Ram Module, PC133 (16 Chip - This is ram for older computers) - $69.99
Older computers don't like single-sided (8 Chip) sticks of 256MB!
So there you go :^)
It's kinda harsh but, those really old PCs top out at 256MB total (and you pay $200 bucks for the privilege).
But sure - dandy Linux box, router or whatever...
I have an old rig here that even loads DOS drivers (for CD-Rom and Soundblaster) because I have an extensive library of ancient games.
Regards
ABit AB9 Pro
Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 @ 2.4GHz
2GB OCZ PC2-6400 Platinum XTC R2
ATI Radeon X1900XT 512MB
Enermax Liberty 620W
320GB/16MB WD, 150GB/16MB Raptor
Plextor PX-755SA DVD (SATA)
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 9. August 2006 @ 16:59
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