Rdram Memory Upgrade

Best Memory Upgrade Option?

I have a dell dimension 8200. Intel pentium4 cpu 1.8 ghz w/ 512 mb rdram. Which would be the better upgrade option? 1)2×256 (for $30) or 2)2×512 (for $130) memory upgrade

Depends:

A) Do you have the extra $100?

B) How many memory slots do you have an how many of them are free. The Dell website says it has 4 slots – My *guess* is that 2 of them are already full. Personally I’d then go for the two additional 256MB sticks and end up with a total of 1GB RAM. I doubt that you’ll really notice a big difference between 1GB and 1.5GB – probably not an extra $100 worth anyway.

The price jump between the 256MB and 512MB sticks seems a bit high – check newegg.com

256MB RDRAM PC-800 184pin Memory RAM Upgrade $42.00

1GB Kit [2x512MB] RDRAM PC800 184pin Memory RAM Upgrade $174.30

512MB Memory for Dell Dimension 8200 ECC RDRAM Upgrade $110.96

512MB Memory for Dell OptiPlex GX400 ECC RDRAM Upgrade $81.96

512MB Memory for HP Server x4000 ECC RDRAM Upgrade $81.96

256MB Memory for Dell Dimension 8200 ECC RDRAM Upgrade $37.96

128MB Memory for Dell Dimension 8200 ECC RDRAM Upgrade $34.96

1GB [4x256MB] PC800 RAMBUS Memory RDRAM Non ECC Upgrade $91.08

DELL OPTIPLEX GX300 GX400 1GB KIT RDRAM MEMORY UPGRADE $30.95

GATEWAY 700S 400 FSB 1GB KIT RDRAM MEMORY UPGRADE RAM $29.95

DELL OPTIPLEX GX300 GX400 1GB KIT RDRAM MEMORY UPGRADE $29.95

GATEWAY PERFORMANCE 1500 1GB KIT RDRAM MEMORY UPGRADE $29.95

GATEWAY PERFORMANCE 1400 1GB KIT RDRAM MEMORY UPGRADE $29.95

GATEWAY PERFORMANCE 1300 1GB KIT RDRAM MEMORY UPGRADE $29.95

4×256MB DELL DIMENSION 8100 RDRAM MEMORY UPGRADE RAM $29.95

4×256MB DELL DIMENSION 8200 RDRAM MEMORY UPGRADE RAM $29.95

DELL DIMENSION 8100 512MB KIT RDRAM MEMORY UPGRADE RAM $10.90

DELL DIMENSION 8100 512MB KIT RDRAM MEMORY UPGRADE RAM $10.00

DELL DIMENSION 8200 1GB KIT RDRAM MEMORY UPGRADE RAM $29.00

Dell Dimension 8200 512MB Memory Upgrade RDRAM PC800-45 $29.99

DELL DIMENSION 8100 512MB KIT RDRAM MEMORY UPGRADE RAM $12.00

DELL DIMENSION 8100 512MB KIT RDRAM MEMORY UPGRADE RAM $12.95

DELL DIMENSION 8200,8100 1GB KIT RDRAM MEMORY UPGRADE $34.25

DELL DIMENSION 8200,8100 1GB KIT RDRAM MEMORY UPGRADE $36.90

Dell Precision 530 512MB Memory Upgrade RDRAM PC800-45 $34.99

ACP UPGRADES 256MB RDRAM MEMORY MODULE A016C3264-800 $45.71

Building A Gaming Computer Is The Ultimate In Gaming

Think about it. What could possibly get you more involved in gaming than building a gaming computer? Not only can you play it, but you’ll know exactly what makes it tick. How do you begin a project like this?

For starters you’ve got to know what you want your computer to do. Besides knowing which games you’ll be playing on it now, plan for the future. Allow enough space to upgrade it in the future. This starts with the case. If the case is packed with components just to take care of what you’re currently playing, you’re doing yourself a disservice. You’ve not left yourself anywhere to go.

The two areas after case size to think about are memory and graphics. A gaming computer needs a lot of memory to be able to perform all of the functions that are required of it. Plan to buy as much memory as you can, at least 512MB. Even better would be 1GB or more. Also consider what type of memory to use. RDRAM is currently the latest development in memory. When you’re ready to build, do a little research and see if it’s still the leader. When it comes to a graphics card, don’t cut corners. A couple of the current leaders in graphics cards are the ATI Radeon HD 5870 and the BFG GeForce GTX 295. These are high performance components that are going to generate a lot of heat. You’ll want to have a large enough case to house adequate fans or a liquid cooling system.

You’ll need to make sure that you have an adequately sized processor. Don’t scrimp when it comes to your CPU. It has to handle all of the commands that the software that you’re running tells it to. That’s a lot of work! Especially if you’re running games that are in 3D. The two big processors for this application would be either the Intel Core 2 Quad or the AMD Phenom X4. A little research will help you decide which one is best for you.

Now that the computers built, you need a monitor to view it with. While LCD is becoming more popular, many gamers prefer a CRT monitor. Take a look at widescreen monitors. They’re becoming increasingly popular and can really enhance the gaming experience. Go for a monitor that’s at least 19″ wide that has a 5 millisecond or less response time.

These guidelines should put you on the right track when you begin building a gaming computer.

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