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CRWWORKER - 08 Nov 2005 21:16 GMT

I run 98B on an older Dell box, own a new license for XP Pro and need to
switch to XP to install a new buiness app that requires XP. So, I need to
upgrade my memory.

Dell has given me several memory alterantives along with the note that
"although your system may currently have 333 MHz modules installed, the 400
MHz modules are also compatible". I know memory down-clocks to the slowest
speed. Is there a way to check the speed of my current memory in order to
make the best memory upgrade decision?

Thanks.

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Ron Badour - 09 Nov 2005 00:10 GMT

The speed is listed on a label on all the sticks of ram I have in my parts
box.

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>I run 98B on an older Dell box, own a new license for XP Pro and need to
> switch to XP to install a new buiness app that requires XP. So, I need to
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> Thanks.

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CRWWORKER - 12 Nov 2005 21:20 GMT

Good, simple, practical. Thank you.

> The speed is listed on a label on all the sticks of ram I have in my parts
> box.
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Jeff Richards - 09 Nov 2005 09:32 GMT

I believe you are thinking that if your existing memory is 400Mhz then you
should install new 400Mhz modules to ensure that all memory operates at top
speed, but if your existing modules are only 333Mhz then you may as well
save some money.

I don't think that's what Dell is saying, but you could ask again. I think
they are saying that both 333Mhz and 400Mhz modules work in your machine,
but all memory will run at the 333Mhz speed regardless of the modules you
choose.

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>I run 98B on an older Dell box, own a new license for XP Pro and need to
> switch to XP to install a new buiness app that requires XP. So, I need to
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> Thanks.

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CRWWORKER - 12 Nov 2005 21:22 GMT

Makes a lot of sense and I'm guessing that you hit it on the head. Thanks.

PS - Yes, I did not want to over-spend on memory without any better
performance. Great job of reading between the lines!

> I believe you are thinking that if your existing memory is 400Mhz then you
> should install new 400Mhz modules to ensure that all memory operates at top
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Jonny - 09 Nov 2005 12:01 GMT

Download everest from Lavasys. Expand the compressed file
Put a shortcut to newly made Everest on your desktop.
Double-click the shortcut.
After Everest is done, click the "+" at "computer".
Select "overclock".
Scroll to the memory bus speed and note that.
Scroll down to "SPD Memory Modules"
Select your memory there. Note the memory bus clock frequency capabilities,
and the first number of the 3 number series, you may have more than one.
Determine which clock frequency is used and round off to the corresponding
frequency noted previously. Use the first number noted with the frequency
as a multiplier. Example 2 x 133 MHz = 266 MHz. This is your actual memory
speed.

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> I run 98B on an older Dell box, own a new license for XP Pro and need to
> switch to XP to install a new buiness app that requires XP. So, I need to
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> Thanks.

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CRWWORKER - 12 Nov 2005 21:23 GMT

Will this cause it to actually overclock or is this simply a way to check the
RAM speed?

> Download everest from Lavasys. Expand the compressed file
> Put a shortcut to newly made Everest on your desktop.
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Jonny - 12 Nov 2005 20:53 GMT

First the memory bus speed on your PC, I told you how to see that.

Then the SPD on your RAM for its timing specs and accompanying applicable
memory bus speeds. I told you how to get that info.

Then I told you to refer to the memory bus speed applicable then use the
first number in the three number series which is the multiplier. This, I
told you is the actual memory speed on your PC.

Does not tweak or adjust anything. Strictly informational.

Ram timing tweaks are performed in the bios setup.

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> Will this cause it to actually overclock or is this simply a way to check the
> RAM speed?
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CRWWORKER - 14 Nov 2005 18:39 GMT

Thank you!

> First the memory bus speed on your PC, I told you how to see that.
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