Joe2000 Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 I bought some new RAM from Newegg.com and when I put it in my PC and boot it up, I get one of two things: 1. When its put in one slot, the PC doesn't even start up. I get a black screen even the the power on the tower is on. 2. When I switch around my 2 RAM sticks, it boots up, but I get taken to a screen saying that there is a problem with recently installed hardware. It gives me like 4 options: Start in Safe Mode, Start normally etc etc...Well, not knowing what to do...I chose safe mode...it ran a whole list of files it seemed and then stopped...and said that there was a fatal error and my PC needed to be shut down. Im no PC guru, so any help would be REALLY appreciated. I ordered this RAM: VS512MB400 My PC is a Dell Dimension 4500...Everything in it is stock except a DVD Burner I installed. Did I get a back stick of memory or did I order the wrong one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 Don't mix VS and Dell memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe2000 Posted May 4, 2005 Author Share Posted May 4, 2005 So what do I mix Dell memory with? This is the 2nd stick I've ordered from newegg.com. I can't find the right piece of memory I need. Is there a way to know what to get BEFORE ordering it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted May 4, 2005 Corsair Employees Share Posted May 4, 2005 Yes, please look up your system on our memory configurator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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