Re: [cobalt-users] Cheap RaQ3 Memory ??

[Gerald Waugh <gwaugh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Tue, 27 May 2003, Jim Scott wrote:
>
> Do I have to use PC100 or can I use PC133 as well? Am I really limited to
> 512MB using 2 256MB chips or can I use 1 512MB chip? Can I possibly put in 2
> x 512MB??
>
> 256MB at my local retailer is 44.95 and 512MB is 64.95
>
> Online I see gerals offers 256MB for $69.50 and 512MB for  $119.95. He shows
> the 512MB listed for the RaQ3 and it is PC133 so I am thinking that it is
> possible to use one chip and possible to extend beyond 512MB??

PC133 is OK, just means it is capable of 133Mhz bus speed, but runs at
slower speeds fine!

I have found that some RaQs do not like High-Density RAM, But it appears
that all RaQs like Low-Density RAM. There appears to be a difference in
the system controllers, the Big ALi chip by the CPU.

We only stock Low-Density RAM, and they are usually more expensive than High-Density
RAM.

So if your local retailer will furnish Low-Density RAM and refund your
money if they don't work, then by all means buy them from your local
retailer.

Gerald
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