Memory Upgrade

[tank03]

I have a DELL Dimension 3000. I plan on upgrading my computer memory from 512mb (2X256) to 1 gb and I'm wondering if I should buy DELL memory, or if the after market stuff I see at BestBuy is just as good. The DELL stuff is a bit pricier so if there really isn't much difference I'd opt for the aftermarket stuff.

 

Anyone have any thoughts on this?

Edited November 2, 2007 by tank03

[+column5]

The Best Buy stuff is fine. Its usually Kingston or some other well-known brand. Just make sure it is the right ype (DDR, DDR2, etc.) and is compatible with your front-side bus speed.

[tank03]

The Best Buy stuff is fine. Its usually Kingston or some other well-known brand. Just make sure it is the right ype (DDR, DDR2, etc.) and is compatible with your front-side bus speed.

 

Thanks for the input. I used the DELL memory tool to ID exactly what I needed and I'm going to take that to the store so I can be sure I get the right thing.

 

Thanks again for the help.

Edited November 2, 2007 by tank03

[tank03]

The Best Buy stuff is fine. Its usually Kingston or some other well-known brand. Just make sure it is the right ype (DDR, DDR2, etc.) and is compatible with your front-side bus speed.

I just installed the new memory (2 X 512mb). It took less than 5 minutes, and I'm AMAZED at how much faster my machine works!! Should have done this a long time ago.

 

Thanks for the tips, they proved useful.