[mdlug] Memory modules

[Aaron Kulkis]

Michael Rudas wrote:
> Drew wrote:
>>     I am considering bringing the main brain up to or over a Gig of
>> memory. There are two slots, each currently containing a 256M module.
>> DRAM Access Time: 2.5V Unbuffered DDR200/266 MHz Type required.
>> DRAM Type: 64MB/128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB DIMM Module (184 pin)
> 
> The referenced RAM is standard DDR memory.  Though the current
> standard is DDR2 (with DDR3 just becoming available), first-generation
> DDR is still being manufactured and is widely available.  Of course,
> faster is better -- but most DDR available currently is 266 or higher.
> 
> Now is a REALLY good time to buy RAM, as most manufacturers are about
> to cut back their production -- the failure of WinVista in the
> marketplace has lead to a glut of RAM module availability, and NOBODY
> is making any money on memory -- even Samsung, with their massive
> economies of scale, is taking a beating.
> 
> Depending somewhat upon the processor and chipset, it's usually a good
> idea to fill both slots with RAM that has the same capacity and speed
> specifications.

In fact, when building a new computer, I put MY money
into memory (as much as I can get) before a faster
CPU (a system with a moderate-speed CPU with a lot
of memory will out-perform a one with a high-speed
CPU which is constantly swapping memory between
RAM and swap space (i.e. "thrashing")).