Re: Dimension 8200 memory


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>> > Hi,
>> > I have an old Dell dimension 8200, 1.8 MHz, with 256 meg of the RDram
>> > memory, I would like to add more memory and use it as a second
>> > networked
>> > PC
>> > running windows xp. The Rdram prices are ridiculous.
>> >
>> > Can anyone tell me if I can just use Sdram or Dram in the pc.
> Performance
>> > is
>> > not critical.
>> >
>> > ZSO
>> >
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>> No you can't.
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> Can I remove the rdram and got with all sram or dram?
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>

No. your machine will only accept RDram. No other choice.


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