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topshot_2k

posted on 21st Mar 07 at 18:13

them ones i posted are suitbale for home use etc, or if you really want to save do as dom said


John

posted on 21st Mar 07 at 18:13

Wasting 23 quid


Dom

posted on 21st Mar 07 at 18:12

use froogle.google.co.uk and search the geek shops thread, to get the cheapest.
Stuff topshot posted up is alright, though if you're playing to get only 2gb then you could get it in 4x512mb which will save you 10 quid or so, though obviously becomes a pain the backside if you want to add more sticks.
Like i said, look at Geil ram, cheaper than ocz/corsair and just as good, if not better in some circumstances :thumbs:

edit - wasting £23 quid. It's unlikely you'll notice any difference, unless you planing to overclock it.

[Edited on 21-03-2007 by Dom]


corb

posted on 21st Mar 07 at 18:10

Would I notice the 1st is better? Or would I be wasting £23?


topshot_2k

posted on 21st Mar 07 at 18:06

http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/98708/rb/26288253420


topshot_2k

posted on 21st Mar 07 at 18:05

http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/114728/rb/26288226802


John

posted on 21st Mar 07 at 18:03

http://support.euro.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim5100/en/sm/specs1.htm#wp1097520


John

posted on 21st Mar 07 at 18:02

ddr2


topshot_2k

posted on 21st Mar 07 at 18:02

i searched for 5100 and it listed DDR ohhh well ill have a look


corb

posted on 21st Mar 07 at 17:56

ddr2 i think dave


topshot_2k

posted on 21st Mar 07 at 17:54

http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/92005


topshot_2k

posted on 21st Mar 07 at 17:52

on the case now. I believe they use DDR ram and NOT DDR2?


Dom

posted on 21st Mar 07 at 17:51

unless you planing to be geeking it up on games or anything intensive (3d modeling, video editing) then i wouldn't bother with getting stupidly expensive stuff.
GEIL ram is decent stuff for the cash, but to be honest it's like using super unleaded in a 12v corsa - will you notice any difference? marginally if you do, is it worth the extra?...probably not :thumbs:

edit - well you're unlikely to be overclocking it :lol: so i would just settle for some simple stuff like hynix, cheap as chips...works well :thumbs:

[Edited on 21-03-2007 by Dom]


corb

posted on 21st Mar 07 at 17:48

I want 2gb and wanted to spend no more than £100, but if its gonna be hassle, for the sake of another £30 and highly improved performance, I'd spend the extra tbh.

I have a Dell Dimension 5100, recommend away dear fellow..........


topshot_2k

posted on 21st Mar 07 at 17:44

:| some memory is a lot faster with lower latencys making it perform a lot better. Its also more overclockable usually.

Whether its worth or not is upto you, avoid ultra cheap RAM though


corb

posted on 21st Mar 07 at 17:42

as above, im looking at getting 2gb of ram for my machine, but have noticed some is more expensive, in some cases, double the price.

Whats that all about?

(would i be better off with some goat? :0)

[Edited on 21-03-2007 by corb]