RAM help on Biostar M7VIZ

Lanthus20

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Hello, I have an old Certified Data computer with the Biostar M7VIZ motherboard (Biostar USA)
It's a desktop pc, and not the one my account specs relate to.

It does not currently have windows 7 installed as it does not have enough ram, yesterday I went to the store and picked up a stick of desktop DDR2 ram. The guy there asked me if I new it was DDR2? I embarassingly said no and went home to check. Im not sure which type though as the ram already in the machine says DDR333 but on the website it says it can take

2 x 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM
Maximum 2.0 GB
DDR 200/266/333

I'm confused, which kind should I get?
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Seanix Desktop PC
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo CPU E4500 2.20 GHz
Memory
1.99 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel G33/G31 Express Chipset Family (256 MB)
Sound Card
Realtek ALC888/1200
Monitor(s) Displays
DELL
Screen Resolution
1280 X 1024
Hard Drives
320GB Internal
200GB External
Case
Seanix
Keyboard
Seanix USB Keyboard
Mouse
Seanix USB Keyboard
Internet Speed
Broadband
Other Info
Getting close to 3 years old.
DDR 333 is if I remember right a 144 pin ram, and DDR2 is not compatible with the ram slots of the DDR 333. The DDR 333 is considered DDR1. The DDR 333 is the fastest of the DDR ram.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavilion a4302f
OS
Win 7 Pro x64, VM Win XP, Win7 Pro Sandbox, Kubuntu 11
CPU
AMD Athlon(tm) II X4 640 @ 3.0 Gbz
Memory
12GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x4GB, 2x2GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 4350 HD Graphics/Audio with 512MB
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
1. Dell 23" SP2307, 2. Mitsublishi 40" HDTV, Hannspree 25"
Screen Resolution
1. 2048x1152, 2. 1920-1080, 3. 1920x1200
Hard Drives
Int: 1 120 Gig SSD i
1 - 2.5" 500 USB External HDD
1 -1 Tb USB External HDD
Case
Mid Tower
Cooling
Standard Fans - 5 fans (very quiet)
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless 2000
Mouse
Microsoft Wireless Mouse 5000
Internet Speed
10 Mbit (realistically 500 Kbit - 1.2 Mbit)
Other Info
Speakers - Bose Desktop (Excellent Sound)
1 external CD|DVD\Blue-ray Recorders/Players (Sony)
DDR = 184 pin (close Lee ;))

DDR 333 mHz = PC2700 memory

You need to tell the dude that you need PC2700 memory.

DDR2 = no good for you

PC3200 = fastest "normal" DDR ram @ 400 mHz stock. They make faster ones too.

Moral of the story. Purchase PC2700. Not so cheap because of dated technology. Weird, I know. You want at the very least to have 1 GB total memory. 2GB is max.

Seriously? I have two matching kit sticks sitting here if you'd like to purchase them of PC2700. 512 MB each totaling 1 GB by Elixir. I'll hook you up. Let me know.
It's 2 of these - http://www.digiconcepts.com/elixir_memory_03.htm

I used to run them overclocked at 400 MHz for many years. They are intended for that as you can read in the link. Perfect condition.
 
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My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
self built
OS
7600.20510 x86
CPU
P4 550 3.4 GHz HT running at 3.5 GHz
Motherboard
MSI PM8M3-V (MS-7211 v1.x) Micro-ATX mainboard
Memory
OCZ 2 GB(2x1GB) DDR400mHz running @ 414 mHz
Graphics Card(s)
HIS Radeon HD 3850 IceQ 3 Turbo HDMI Dual DL-DVI AGP
Sound Card
MOTU Traveler firewire studio interface 192 kHz 24 bit
Monitor(s) Displays
22" widescreen Acer X223W LCD, 17" Compaq P75 CRT
Screen Resolution
1680x1050 and 1280x1024
Hard Drives
SATA I x2 WD, 400 GB and 120 GB, SATA 2 WD Caviar Black 1 TB
PSU
350W generic
Case
Cybertronpc, it glows blue
Cooling
stock cpu fan, Ice-Q 3 gpu and system, many case fans
Keyboard
Logitch Classical Keyboard 200
Mouse
Logitech Mediaplay cordless
Internet Speed
1792/448 kbits/sec
Other Info
SATA II PCI fake RAID adapter, 1 GB Readyboost, original ATI Remote Wonder (even works with WMC perfectly), Logitech Rumblepad 2 game controller x2
thanks guys! Sorry torrentg, I won't be purchasing them from you. I will probably go for two 1gb sticks.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Seanix Desktop PC
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo CPU E4500 2.20 GHz
Memory
1.99 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel G33/G31 Express Chipset Family (256 MB)
Sound Card
Realtek ALC888/1200
Monitor(s) Displays
DELL
Screen Resolution
1280 X 1024
Hard Drives
320GB Internal
200GB External
Case
Seanix
Keyboard
Seanix USB Keyboard
Mouse
Seanix USB Keyboard
Internet Speed
Broadband
Other Info
Getting close to 3 years old.
Alright, I hear ya. But when you find out what he wants to charge you compared to the $30 USD I'll charge you, plus shipping, for these 1GB, you may reconsider.

Matter of fact, anyone wants this, p.m. me. I could be trusted as I'm a helpful member here with a good standing rep.

1GB is plenty for a low end computer and I even have found that enough for myself. I do all kinds of video/audio editing too and other advanced stuff. Play latest games etc..
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
self built
OS
7600.20510 x86
CPU
P4 550 3.4 GHz HT running at 3.5 GHz
Motherboard
MSI PM8M3-V (MS-7211 v1.x) Micro-ATX mainboard
Memory
OCZ 2 GB(2x1GB) DDR400mHz running @ 414 mHz
Graphics Card(s)
HIS Radeon HD 3850 IceQ 3 Turbo HDMI Dual DL-DVI AGP
Sound Card
MOTU Traveler firewire studio interface 192 kHz 24 bit
Monitor(s) Displays
22" widescreen Acer X223W LCD, 17" Compaq P75 CRT
Screen Resolution
1680x1050 and 1280x1024
Hard Drives
SATA I x2 WD, 400 GB and 120 GB, SATA 2 WD Caviar Black 1 TB
PSU
350W generic
Case
Cybertronpc, it glows blue
Cooling
stock cpu fan, Ice-Q 3 gpu and system, many case fans
Keyboard
Logitch Classical Keyboard 200
Mouse
Logitech Mediaplay cordless
Internet Speed
1792/448 kbits/sec
Other Info
SATA II PCI fake RAID adapter, 1 GB Readyboost, original ATI Remote Wonder (even works with WMC perfectly), Logitech Rumblepad 2 game controller x2
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