Dell Computers

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  1. Jul 24, 2005 at 12:04 AM #1
    [Skyline.

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    Hey, I need to know whether I can add RAM (256 stick) to a Dell 1800 series. I'm not that great with the insides of computers, but I know how to add RAM. I am currently on 2.66 ghz, so will that be enuff to support my 256 extra?

    P.S. - I heard only SOME RAM works with Dell computers, so I was wandering if I could just use any?
     
  2. Jul 24, 2005 at 12:04 AM #2
    UV Soaking Wet

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    u have to have the right # of PINS the right PC # and mHz and such..
     
  3. Jul 24, 2005 at 12:06 AM #3
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    Iff I add the RAM....jus to see if it actually works, will it effect my computer in any way? My brother jus said it will beep, and you turn it off, and take it out. Can ne1 tell me about this?
     
  4. Jul 24, 2005 at 12:06 AM #4
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    the best thing to do is open up your box and take the RAM out. Take it up to the store and say I want anohter one or 2 or 3 of these. However many slots you have left and can afford.
     
  5. Jul 24, 2005 at 12:07 AM #5
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    Can you buy RAM at liek circuit city or bestbuy or brandsmart?
     
  6. Jul 24, 2005 at 12:11 AM #6
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    ya...they usually dont carry old hardware but they can give you info on the ram...
     
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    you sure can................
     
  8. Jul 24, 2005 at 12:12 AM #8
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    can I just plug it in n see if it works? or what?
     
  9. Jul 24, 2005 at 12:14 AM #9
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    no...just ask the people at bestbuy or whatever for there input...dont just plug stuff into your comp uless you know what your doing
     
  10. Jul 24, 2005 at 12:37 AM #10
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    how old is ur comp?

    cause with mine i can add stuff cause its a newer dell
     
  11. Jul 24, 2005 at 12:50 AM #11
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    how old it is has NOTHING to do with it.
     
  12. Jul 24, 2005 at 10:02 AM #12
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    ^^do exactly what he said. open your computer up and take out the ram then go to circuit city or best buy and tell them that you are looking for same type of ram. then buy the one they tell you will work and go home and put it in an empty slot ;)
     

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