Is my computer under spec?
R. W.
list-freebsd-2004 at morbius.sent.com
Mon Nov 1 18:15:12 PST 2004
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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