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Date:      Tue, 2 Nov 2004 02:15:28 +0000
From:      "R. W." <list-freebsd-2004@morbius.sent.com>
To:        freebsd-questions@freebsd.org
Subject:   Re: Is my computer under spec?
Message-ID:  <200411020215.28711.list-freebsd-2004@morbius.sent.com>
In-Reply-To: <200411010733240766.19A04B72@mail.intradyn.com>
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On Monday 01 November 2004 13:33, Henry Miller wrote:

> You can add more ram, but considering the age of that system it
> really isn't worth the cost.   I don't know what that system takes,
> but in many cases old RAM isn't made anymore, so when  you can buy it
> (supply and demand) you pay far more than it is worth.   Either see
> if someone else has an old system who can send you ram, or spend your
> money on a new computer.  A cheap clearance system may come in at not
> much more if you shop around.   I'd recommend saving my money for the
> new system.

It depends on the memory, it's  probably PC100 or PC133.  PC133 is still 
widely available and an extra 256MB would make a considerable 
difference. I have  a 700MHz P3 with 512 MB, and it's fine for ordinary 
desktop use.  

PC100 is harder to find and more expensive.



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