[lug] RAM memory modules for old machine

[Hugh Brown]

On Mon, 13 Feb 2006, Ken MacFerrin wrote:

> Bethany Hobson wrote:
> > I'm a newbie to the Users Group and mailing list, but not completely new
> > to Unix/Linux.
> >
> > I'm looking to upgrade RAM memory on an older home machine, so I can get
> > back to Unix/Linux-land.  Is there a place where I can get RAM memory
> > modules locally or is it preferable to purchase online?
> >
> > Here's what I'm looking for straight from the horse's... O.K.... mouth:
> >
> > 2xDELL - 256 MB Module for a Dell Dimension L Series System
> > 256 MB SDRAM, PC133, Non-Parity, Unbuffered
> > Dell Part #: A0501728, Manufacturer Part #: D48WJW
> > Usually Ships: Within 24 Hours
> > Condition: New
> > $89.99
> > $80.99
> > [You Save $9.00]
> >
> > I'm hoping to save a bit more than the $9.00/module quoted above, seeing
> > as the machine is rapidly approaching 6 years of age, or maybe I'm
> > asking too much.
> >
>
> You should be able to pick up 512MB of PC133 on newegg.com for about
> $60.00.  Much cheaper than I'm guessing you'll find at any local retailer.
> -Ken

I like to go to crucial.com to find out what the machine can handle (by
way of slots and max capacity) and then price the ram at crucial against
the Kingston stuff at newegg.com.

Hugh