Computer Memory Question

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Posted: 12/23/2002 11:51:07 AM EDT

Guys, perhaps you can help me. I am searching for a memory upgrade for my HP Pavillion 8700 series (I think 8780) computer. It has (2) 64MB RAM chips (RDRAM) - this is what is on the chips themselves "64MB/4d non ECC 600-53 G100 S110"

I am having a frustratingly difficult time finding compatible memory. I'd like the go to at least 256MB of RAM - therefore I either need (2) 128MB chips or (2) 64MB chips that I'll then be able to use with my existing (2) 64MB chips.

I'm afraid to buy RAM off the internet since there are so many different types, numbers, speeds, etc. Most of the sites don't do a very good job of helping you out with compatibility issues.

Posted: 12/23/2002 11:52:37 AM EDT

[#1]

[url]www.crucial.com[/url]

They have what you need. Looks like any 168 pin pc-100 memory would work.

Posted: 12/23/2002 11:54:55 AM EDT

[#2]

Crucial.com can make sure you get the correct RAM. Otherwise, someone here should know. HP 'should' list what is compatible with your Pavilion.

ByteTheBullet (-:

Edited to say: shit, too slow...

Posted: 12/23/2002 11:55:40 AM EDT

[#3]

I second that.
crucial.com is probly the best.
They have a little menu so you pick the right ram for your machine.
They also have free 2nd day shipping.
I'm in KansasCity and it usually comes next day for me.

Posted: 12/23/2002 11:58:16 AM EDT

[#4]

I've checked with Crucial - they don't carry RDRAM for the HP Pavillion series.

Posted: 12/23/2002 12:07:15 PM EDT

[#5]

[url]http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.asp?Mfr%2BProductline=HP%2BPavilion+8700+Series&mfr=HP&cat=RAM&model=Pavilion+8770&submit=Go[/url]

they don't list an 8780

but any pc100 or pc133 sdram should work. Hp is pretty generic stuff.

Posted: 12/23/2002 12:07:35 PM EDT

[#6]

Crucial doesn't make RIMMS. I think Kingston still does. Check [url]www.newegg.com[/url], they have the Kingston 128MB RIMMS at $54 + free shipping. RDRAM is on its way out, so if you want more RAM, get it now, and get as much as you can afford.

And obviously, don't buy PC100 or PC133 SDRAM SIMMS for a comp that takes RIMMS. [;)]

Posted: 12/23/2002 12:09:26 PM EDT

[#7]

Sorry guys, you are wrong. PC 100 or PC 133 will NOT work in Grey's computer.

Greywolf has RDRAM in his system, which in this case, would be PC600. PC 100 and 133 won't even fit in the slot.

Grey, what you'd likely want to do is get some PC800, probably a pair. I don't know if your machine uses a single or dual channel controller. How many slots are there for the memory?

Posted: 12/23/2002 12:09:43 PM EDT

[#8]

[url]www.valueram.com/products/default.asp[/url] A.K.A Kingston

Posted: 12/23/2002 12:11:02 PM EDT

[#9]

Awh, Gomer beat me.

Kingston RIMMs: [url]http://www.valueram.com/config/type_parts.asp?type=rimm[/url]

Posted: 12/23/2002 12:18:10 PM EDT

[#10]

i was wondering about the rdram. HP does not list any systems that use rdram. Nor do i have any references for rdram in HP home products. They only have one listed system using rdram and it is a server.

Edited to add that ALL hp8700 series use sdram according to hp.

mike

Posted: 12/23/2002 12:41:12 PM EDT

[#11]

HP does list it. It looks like only specific models got RIMMS where everything else got DIMMS.

Here's the 1G pc info which came up on a search for 8780 in the support area quick find: [url]http://h20015.www2.hp.com/en/document.jhtml?reg=&cc=&prodId=hppavilion19854&lc=en&docName=bph05597[/url]

Grey, double check the model. That seems to have the most bearing on what you need. HP's model finding info: [url]http://www.hp.com/cgi-bin/cposupport/get_doc.pl?SNI=pvpc&LC=personal_computing&Tfile=bph07555&Smplr=Y[/url]

Posted: 12/23/2002 12:46:40 PM EDT

[#12]

there ya go! i was looking on the Hp support CD's they send out each quarter.

The ar15.com army comes through again!

mike

Posted: 12/23/2002 12:50:14 PM EDT

[#13]

rdram or rimm are 184 pin

http://www.accessmicro.com/zone2.php3?catsubcat=9901&vendor=Standard+Simm%2FFlash+Memory+Card&model=Rambus+NonECC

or

http://direct.mwave.com/mwave/ProdMEMORY-RAMBUS.hmx?UID=&CID=&updepts=MR&DNAME=%3Cb%3EMemory+%2D+Mwave%3C%2Fb%3E&back=ProdMEMORY-RAMBUS.hmx?

links for several different types

worthwhile to download a demo copy of Sisoft Sandra. It will give you all of the specs of the motherboard and memory so you will know what is compatible.

Posted: 12/23/2002 12:52:37 PM EDT

[#14]

I just bought 512MB of PC800 RDRAM for my Dell from this place:

[url]http://www.upgradenation.com/systemmemory.html[/url]

I recommend them. Give them a call, they should be able to get you what you need.

Posted: 12/23/2002 2:25:26 PM EDT

[#15]

Remember you need to get RDRAM in pairs

Posted: 12/23/2002 2:44:04 PM EDT

[#16]

DOH - it is an HP Pavillion 9870 - got the model number wrong. And yes, it is RDRAM. I have a total of 4 memory slots. Two have 64 MB chips in them right now, and the other two slots have what appear to be "blanks" in them.

So, given all that, where can I go to get either 2 more 64MB chips that won't conflict (someone emailed me and said mine are 45ns whereas all the new RDRAM chips are 40ns and may cause a conflict) or just get 2 128MB chips?

Thanks, guys!

Posted: 12/23/2002 3:34:35 PM EDT

[#17]

Okay so based on the new model, which the search results make a whole hell of a lot more sense, we get this:

The RAM configuration for HP Pavilions. RIMMS are near the bottom: [url]http://h20015.www2.hp.com/en/document.jhtml?lc=en&docName=bph03886&prodId=hppavilion28623#P102_9957[/url]

According to HP's upgrade or Part Finder thingy they want $123 for a 64M PC600 module. hehehe $123 dollars....somebody's on crack over there: [url]http://partsurfer.hp.com/cgi-bin/spi/main?sel_flg=partlist&model=P3952A&HP_model=&modname=Pavilion+9870&template=secondary&plist_sval=Memory&plist_styp=subcat&dealer_id=&keysel=Memory&catsel=%3F&ptypsel=%3F&strsrch=[/url]

Best bet at this point is go to [url=www.pricewatch.com]Pricewatch[/url] and under memory there is a RIMMS section. Just look for anything that's PC600 compatible and fits within the parameters of the HP RIMM guide.

GL

Posted: 12/23/2002 3:50:08 PM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:
just get 2 128MB chips?

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That's what you want to do, trust me.

-Troy

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