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Old July 18th, 2003, 01:19 PM
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Newbie needs ram :P

Hey i really dont know too much about ram, i know the different types, and i know that some of it is better quality and gives better performance... well I think that i need some new memory...

I wasnt sure if this was the correct place to post, but its the only place with memory in the name.. so i figured i might as well since its a memory question.

First off my computer:
compaq custom(yea yea i know :P)
1.6ghz p4
640 pc133 sdram(yea i cant use ddr with this comp, also, the ram is a micron 128, micron 256, mosel 256)
radeon 9500 pro
couldnt tell ya the mobo because its just a peice, but cpu-z says its a compaq 077ch

Okay, anyways, i play anarchy online and ive been getting lag and jerkyness when i shouldnt be because my computer and graphics card are more than enough to handle this game.... so i am lead to thinkin that its the memory.

Somone i talked to in the game told me that i should check to see the latency i get on my memory, Cas# latency is 3.0 for me.. which is like the worste...

I am wondering if getting some new ram, even though its still gotta be sdram, would fix my problem? I am thinking about waiting around till pci express and all that comes out next year to get another computer, and this time ill be building my own, so i got some time to read up on stuff between now and then.

I just wanna know if i could get some good ram for a decent price and if it would fix my problem.

*edit* hey i was just looking over at newegg and i saw this... maybe it could be the thing that i really need to fix up my system? i hear corsair is the best...
CORSAIR MEMORY 512MB 64x64 PC133 VALUE SELECT. SDRAM RAM 168Pins DIMM, CL=2.5-Unbuffered, Non-parity, 7.5ns, 3.3V
Requires SDRAM Support Motherboard - Lifetime Warranty.--* Works With PC & Mac * -[PowerMac G4 Models 350-1GHz*, G4 Cube, iMac 350MHz to 700MHz, eMac. (G4 PCI 'Yikes' models NOT compatible)] Works with many PC-based desktops with a 133MHz (PC133) memory bus speed. Model#: VS512MB133 -OEM Special Free FedEx Saver Shipping

70 bucks for that.. tell me what you guys think pls I'm tryin to get best for cheapest price i can so fill me in if im being stupid pls lol

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Old July 18th, 2003, 01:49 PM
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Don't think it will help very much as you have 640mb (if I read correctly) and a 9500pro. What you really need is a new case mobo mem and CPU. $280 for decent stuff.
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Old July 18th, 2003, 01:57 PM
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hum =( would it be hard for me to upgrade in this compaq? ive never upgraded anything but vid cards and memory so i dont know how, id have to look into it... what kinda stuff are you suggesting if i did decide to?

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Old July 18th, 2003, 02:59 PM
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Old July 18th, 2003, 05:39 PM
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Thats why i said new case. but you can get a decent case for $35.
Here are some good upgrades

Mobo Abit NF7 ver2 $90
1700 dlt3c $65
256mb OCZ PC3500EL (get more later) $80
excaliberpc.com is great for all of this stuff.
You could use your old hard drive and install new copy of winxp (find a friend) or you could get some $65 new hd install xp and use old hd as slave so as not to lose files.

The rest of the stuff you use from the compac... may need new PS but a cheapo ps may come with a $35 case. (upgrade ps later)

About $280 minimum with shipping.

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Re: Newbie needs ram :P

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Hey i really dont know too much about ram, i know the different types, and i know that some of it is better quality and gives better performance... well I think that i need some new memory...

I wasnt sure if this was the correct place to post, but its the only place with memory in the name.. so i figured i might as well since its a memory question.

First off my computer:
compaq custom(yea yea i know :P)
1.6ghz p4
640 pc133 sdram(yea i cant use ddr with this comp, also, the ram is a micron 128, micron 256, mosel 256)
radeon 9500 pro
couldnt tell ya the mobo because its just a peice, but cpu-z says its a compaq 077ch

Okay, anyways, i play anarchy online and ive been getting lag and jerkyness when i shouldnt be because my computer and graphics card are more than enough to handle this game.... so i am lead to thinkin that its the memory.

Somone i talked to in the game told me that i should check to see the latency i get on my memory, Cas# latency is 3.0 for me.. which is like the worste...

I am wondering if getting some new ram, even though its still gotta be sdram, would fix my problem? I am thinking about waiting around till pci express and all that comes out next year to get another computer, and this time ill be building my own, so i got some time to read up on stuff between now and then.

I just wanna know if i could get some good ram for a decent price and if it would fix my problem.

*edit* hey i was just looking over at newegg and i saw this... maybe it could be the thing that i really need to fix up my system? i hear corsair is the best...
CORSAIR MEMORY 512MB 64x64 PC133 VALUE SELECT. SDRAM RAM 168Pins DIMM, CL=2.5-Unbuffered, Non-parity, 7.5ns, 3.3V
Requires SDRAM Support Motherboard - Lifetime Warranty.--* Works With PC & Mac * -[PowerMac G4 Models 350-1GHz*, G4 Cube, iMac 350MHz to 700MHz, eMac. (G4 PCI 'Yikes' models NOT compatible)] Works with many PC-based desktops with a 133MHz (PC133) memory bus speed. Model#: VS512MB133 -OEM Special Free FedEx Saver Shipping

70 bucks for that.. tell me what you guys think pls I'm tryin to get best for cheapest price i can so fill me in if im being stupid pls lol

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lol he could write a book in a week i bet...how to shorten ur posts! lol
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For people who don't post much they have to post all their thoughts in a few concentrated posts.

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lol unlike me...been here for like 1 month and am almost a veteran junkie...i love this site!

edit: lol 30 posts a day huh!

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lol...by the end of this week hopefully i'l be a veteran junkie

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lol...by the end of this week hopefully i'l be a veteran junkie


ah, the wonders of spamming.

not implying anything by that. at all.
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