just 1 or 2 questions

Headshot

well lads finally got a pc but i think ill need to upgrade the ram

Dimension XPS Generation 3 (System Identifier. ZB1JL1EZ)
Dimension XPS, P4, 3.2GHz, G3, SKT-T (3.2GHz)
English - Win XP SP2 Home (Backup Media)

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Dell recommends Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional


Operating System: English - Win XP SP2 Home (Backup Media)
English - Win XP SP2 Home
Memory: 512MB PC-4200 DUAL CHANNEL (2 X 256MB)
Floppy Drive: 1.44MB Floppy Drive
Hard Disk Drive: 160GB (7200rpm) Serial ATA Hard Drive
Video: MOD, CRD, GRPHC, 256, X800, XT
Modem: Irish/Spanish - Internal 56K Modem
Sound Card: SoundBlaster Audigy 2 XPS
CD Read-Write Drive: 48X IDE CD-Rewriter Drive
DVD Drive: 16x DVD Drive


im going for a 1GB of ram is it better getting 2 512mb or just 1 gb and wheres the cheapest place to get the ram
also will the pc above beable to play fear and half life 2 no bother

i also have a a monitor on my old pc
this is a link to it will it http://computing.kelkoo.co.uk/b/a/ps_5784217/114401.html

will it work on the dell pc

roamer

as far as I know, the max ram you can get in one chip is 512, so if you wanted a gig you would have to have 2x512

spartacus93

roamer wrote:

as far as I know, the max ram you can get in one chip is 512, so if you wanted a gig you would have to have 2x512

Eh no,

Here's the ram you need - http://www.komplett.ie/k/memselect.asp?cmd=getModelPartList&strMfr=Dell&strProdLine=Dimension+XPS+Series&strModel=Dimension+XPS+Generation+3 . To take advantage of the dual channel you should install it in identical pairs. ie if you want 1024 install 2 x 512. Or you could buy one gig chip, and later ass a seccond.

Don't know much about games but that computer looks to be a pretty good spec.

mp3guy

roamer wrote:

as far as I know, the max ram you can get in one chip is 512, so if you wanted a gig you would have to have 2x512

http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=123474&cks=PRL

:rolleyes:

Headshot

in the dell pc theres 2 256mb
is it better having 2 512mb
or having a 2 256 and a 512mb and is there room in the pc for it

or should i go for the 1 gb

Mutant_Fruit

go straight for a single 1gb chip. Then you have room to upgrade in the future, and you will need to upgrade. 512mb of ram is really scraping the bottom of the barrel nowadays, especially if you want to play games.

Headshot

Mutant_Fruit wrote:

go straight for a single 1gb chip. Then you have room to upgrade in the future, and you will need to upgrade. 512mb of ram is really scraping the bottom of the barrel nowadays, especially if you want to play games.

thanks will go for a 1gb one

what do you think of this one
Crucial DDR2 PC4200 1024MB CL4 Unbuffered,1.8V,128Meg x 64, 240pin
Komplett #: 300182 / CT12864AA53E
Availability: 2 stocked
DDR2 PC2-4200 • CL=4 • UNBUFFERED • NON-ECC • DDR2-533 • 1.8V • 128Meg x 64
Density: 1GB
Memory Type: DDR2 PC2-4200
Package: 240-pin DIMM

121 euro at komplett
can i get it any place cheaper
and any gamers out there will my pc play hl2 easily and fear after i upgraded the ram

also the monitor question

savemejebus

you'd be better off getting it direct from crucial, here , because they have faster and cheaper delivery.

You'll only save €2 but you'll have it in 2 days

maidhc

To take advantage of the dual channel you should install it in identical pairs. ie if you want 1024 install 2 x 512. Or you could buy one gig chip, and later ass a seccond.

If you buy a 1GB chip you will loose dual channel? I have no idea what perfomance hit you will take, but why not go for the 2x 512? 1.5 GB of Ram should be enough for a long time into the future.

Headshot

i dont know what to do, go for 2 512mb or 1 gb

advice needed please

Headshot

maidhc wrote:

If you buy a 1GB chip you will loose dual channel? I have no idea what perfomance hit you will take, but why not go for the 2x 512? 1.5 GB of Ram should be enough for a long time into the future.

so maidhc you think i should go for 2 512mb
are you sure

savemejebus

if i were you i'd go for the 1gig stick of ram. simply because later (when you've more money) youll be able to get a 2nd 1gig stick and run it in dual channell, it'l lbe an easier upgrade and you won't have as much hassle as you'll only have to sell the 2x256 that are in the machine now.

Mutant_Fruit

The perfomance boost from dual channel isn't worth it. Get a single 1 gig stick now, and then later (when you need the extra ram, and you will) you can get your extra gig AND get your dual channel boost. Don't bother with 2x256 and a 1gig, or 2x152's and an empty slot.

Headshot

savemejebus wrote:

if i were you i'd go for the 1gig stick of ram. simply because later (when you've more money) youll be able to get a 2nd 1gig stick and run it in dual channell, it'l lbe an easier upgrade and you won't have as much hassle as you'll only have to sell the 2x256 that are in the machine now.

ill go for the 1 gig

also about the monitor will it work on it and for the gamers out there will my pc easily play fear no bother

K.O.Kiki

{(-_-)}HeadShoT** wrote:

ill go for the 1 gig

also about the monitor will it work on it and for the gamers out there will my pc easily play fear no bother

Maaaybe...
FEAR will be very demanding, and it needs lots of quality RAM. Not sure about Pentium performance; if you want a gamer's PC, I would've recommended an AMD-based system; but oh well, bit late now, eh? :rolleyes:
I suppose if you run it at high and not maximum, you'll get on fine.

One note though: seriously consider getting broadband, if you plan on multiplayer!

Headshot

K.O.Kiki wrote:

Maaaybe...
FEAR will be very demanding, and it needs lots of quality RAM. Not sure about Pentium performance; if you want a gamer's PC, I would've recommended an AMD-based system; but oh well, bit late now, eh? :rolleyes:
I suppose if you run it at high and not maximum, you'll get on fine.

One note though: seriously consider getting broadband, if you plan on multiplayer!

no broadband in my area

thanks for the help