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> References: <20041101003519.GI6513@alzatex.com> <1099256318.18712.10.camel@ocean-deep.gldis.ca> <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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