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RAM, how fast should I get?
LockedHi, I’m trying to upgrade my RAM, my pc is a Dell Dimension and it currently has 1 gb (2×512) DDR2 with a speed of 533 mhz, I installed 2x2gb of 6400 (800mhz) and the darn pc went b.s.o.d and wouldn’t boot again, even after returning to the old RAM. One rebuild later (thanks Dell for putting an image of the original build on the HDD) and I have found that the RAM only shows 1.4 gb, no matter what order I put them in, with or without the old RAM. My question is this, Did the fast RAM cause the blue screen and subsequent need to rebuild and should I be sticking to 533 mhz? I know about installing in pairs, maximum size etc, it’s just the speed issue I’d like to know about
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oops, totally forgot to add the ‘spec’ list at the bottom, well, it was about 5:30am when I wrote it.
Dell Dimension 5150
Windows XP Home V2002 SP3
Intel Pentium 2.8ghz