Upgrading a Dell Dimension 8200 Series - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

theo5222 · 11-22-2004, 10:04 PM

I need to boost my memory in my Dell Dimension 8200. I go to dell's website and I see that memory costs over 300 just for one 528 module. Is there a less expensive way I can purchase a substitute memory module. I just don't know what Dell has to make their mother boards use Rambus.

Any Ideas?

Thanks

Stare At The Sun · 11-22-2004, 10:23 PM

Ebay. I see that dell only ram on there all the time.

bendsley · 11-23-2004, 06:25 AM

Newegg.com
Pricewatch.com
Mushkin.com
Crucial.com
Kingston.com

Desario · 11-28-2004, 02:38 PM

I also have a question about a Dell 8200 Series. I want to upgrade the hard drive, but I wasn't able to install XP in the new hard drive. I don't have too much computer knowledge, so I would appreciate it if somebody could help me out. Thanks in advance.

bendsley · 11-29-2004, 07:25 AM

What harddrive? Just a regular blank PATA or SATA drive?

Desario · 12-01-2004, 11:57 AM

I'm sorry, this might be a stupid question but what is a PATA drive, and SATA drive?

todd · 12-01-2004, 01:01 PM

I got a pretty nice deal on 2 512 sticks at CompUSA. I don't remember the exact cost, but I know I didn't spend over $150 total. Cost also has a lot to do with the type of RAM. Certain motherboards only take certain types of RAM. I know some types cost a lot more than others (I have no idea how the 'speed' of the types compare to eachother).

My Dimension 4400 uses type PC2100 RAM - you can find this in your user manual that came with the computer, or just read what it says on the RAM thats in there already.

bob32 · 12-01-2004, 01:04 PM

Memory on this page should be good for the 8200 - http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...roperty&DEPA=1
There's no 512mb sticks there, but the memory has to be installed in pairs anyways.

11-22-2004, 10:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
theo5222 Upright	Upgrading a Dell Dimension 8200 Series I need to boost my memory in my Dell Dimension 8200. I go to dell's website and I see that memory costs over 300 just for one 528 module. Is there a less expensive way I can purchase a substitute memory module. I just don't know what Dell has to make their mother boards use Rambus. Any Ideas? Thanks

11-23-2004, 06:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
bendsley Professional Loafer Location: texas	Newegg.com Pricewatch.com Mushkin.com Crucial.com Kingston.com __________________ "You hear the one about the fella who died, went to the pearly gates? St. Peter let him in. Sees a guy in a suit making a closing argument. Says, "Who's that?" St. Peter says, "Oh, that's God. Thinks he's Denny Crane."

11-29-2004, 07:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
bendsley Professional Loafer Location: texas	What harddrive? Just a regular blank PATA or SATA drive? __________________ "You hear the one about the fella who died, went to the pearly gates? St. Peter let him in. Sees a guy in a suit making a closing argument. Says, "Who's that?" St. Peter says, "Oh, that's God. Thinks he's Denny Crane."

12-01-2004, 01:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
todd Addict Location: Chicago	I got a pretty nice deal on 2 512 sticks at CompUSA. I don't remember the exact cost, but I know I didn't spend over $150 total. Cost also has a lot to do with the type of RAM. Certain motherboards only take certain types of RAM. I know some types cost a lot more than others (I have no idea how the 'speed' of the types compare to eachother). My Dimension 4400 uses type PC2100 RAM - you can find this in your user manual that came with the computer, or just read what it says on the RAM thats in there already. Last edited by todd; 12-01-2004 at 01:06 PM..

11-22-2004, 10:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Stare At The Sun Eh? Location: Somewhere over the rainbow	Ebay. I see that dell only ram on there all the time.

11-28-2004, 02:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Desario Tilted	I also have a question about a Dell 8200 Series. I want to upgrade the hard drive, but I wasn't able to install XP in the new hard drive. I don't have too much computer knowledge, so I would appreciate it if somebody could help me out. Thanks in advance.

12-01-2004, 11:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
Desario Tilted	I'm sorry, this might be a stupid question but what is a PATA drive, and SATA drive?

12-01-2004, 01:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
bob32 Crazy	Memory on this page should be good for the 8200 - http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...roperty&DEPA=1 There's no 512mb sticks there, but the memory has to be installed in pairs anyways.