RAM question

kaisersose77

Im looking to get 1gb (512x2) extra ram for my pc (dell dimension e520).

According to here:
http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartspecs.asp?mtbpoid=92A99655A5CA7304

These specs work on it:

Module Details:

* Crucial Part Number: CT607737
* Module Size: 2GB kit (1GBx2)
* Package: 240-pin DIMM
* Feature: DDR2 PC2-5300
* Configuration: 128Meg x 64
* DIMM Type: UNBUFFERED
* Error Checking: NON-ECC
* Speed: 667
* SDRAM Timings: CL=5
* Specs: DDR2 PC2-5300 • CL=5 • UNBUFFERED • NON-ECC • DDR2-667 • 1.8V • 128Meg x 64


So can anyone tell if this would be compatible:
http://cgi.ebay.com/SAMSUNG-512-MB-DDR2-PC2-5400-667Mhz-240PIN-DIMM-512MB-M_W0QQitemZ270063412070QQihZ017QQcategoryZ44938QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

and whats the difference between PC2-5300 and PC2-5400?

Anti

That ram will be fine, But it is best to keep the ram the same brand, but i cant envisage you having any problems at all with the ebay ram.

As far as i can see there is no difference between 5300/5400 they are the same speed ( 667mhz ) But i do believe 5300 is not compatible with core 2 duo cpus. but 5400 is......I think ?

kaisersose77

Mine is core 2 duo (e6300) and i think the dimension e520 on the US dell usually comes with one a core2duo but all the ones crucial mention are 5300. l'll try the dell forums. Thanks for the info