Can I replace RAMBUS memory with another type?

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This is for hardware geeks:

My 8-year-old Dell has 256MB total RAMBUS memory in 4 184-pin RIMMs.  I'd like to add memory to keep it running (as a backup) but RAMBUS modules are rare, expensive, and appear to be all second-hand.  

Can I install any other type of memory in these slots?  If so, please be very specific so I'll know what to search for.

Thanks!

Garrett · Accepted Answer

You can install other brands yes, but not other types of RAM:

It doesn't matter what brand it is, as long as its the same type of ram that your motherboard uses.

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=184-pin+RIMM&oe=utf-8&cid=11199781918047889873#ps-sellers

Its still a bit pricy but thats becaus RIMMs are pretty expensive.

But at the rate of price for that, youd be better off to buy a new computer. RIMMs are totally outdated and you cant put much more ram than you already have in it :&#92;

Hope this helps!

-Garrett

HYDRA_SH0CK · Answer

In this situation...to be cost effective...get a new computer :-&#92;...this PC isnt worth what you are trying to pay in memory.  You could build a decent comptuer for around 400$ or less at tigerdirect.com

Theres no other memory that will fit.

Feron · Answer

No, you can't. either install Windows 2000 to give the sysyem some headroom, or trash it.

Edmond K · Answer

yea u can, just replace your mobo.....

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