alan_t88 Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 ok so recently i bought a ram module in hong kong while i'm on vacation, i bought a cmx1024-3200c2. i wasn't planning on buying this module but since the worker in the shop recommanded me this one because its faster i bought it, damn lousy shop worker! so i'm all new to all these ram upgrade thing. i'm living in hte netherlands.i have a dell dimension 4600 with an intel 865pe motherboard and i would like to have some help getting this ram working. all help would be appreciated, thnx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 They are NOT compatible with a Dell. Dells, as well as every other OEM manufacturer, don't allow end users to change memory timings / voltage at all. XMS memory (e.g. CMX and TwinX) requires voltage changes above default specs, as well as sometimes timing tweaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_t88 Posted August 13, 2006 Author Share Posted August 13, 2006 They are NOT compatible with a Dell. Dells, as well as every other OEM manufacturer, don't allow end users to change memory timings / voltage at all. XMS memory (e.g. CMX and TwinX) requires voltage changes above default specs, as well as sometimes timing tweaks. what if i bought a new motherboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 as long as it supports changing timings / voltage, probably. You can look it up at http://compatible.corsairmemory.com keep in mind the Dell cases are proprietary as well, so you'd need a new case as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_t88 Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 as long as it supports changing timings / voltage, probably. You can look it up at http://compatible.corsairmemory.com keep in mind the Dell cases are proprietary as well, so you'd need a new case as well. so i guess you are saying that if i use the dell case for this purpose i could get in trouble? like i could get sued for doing this? and you dont mean that the case wont allow me to use for this purpose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 so i guess you are saying that if i use the dell case for this purpose i could get in trouble? like i could get sued for doing this? and you dont mean that the case wont allow me to use for this purpose? LMAO, no, they won't sue you or anything, just that a normal motherboard won't fit into the case, as Dell's cases will only work with Dell motherboards and power supplies. So if you want a new motherboard, you'll need a new case and power supply. Forgot to mention earlier that their power supplies are also proprietary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_t88 Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 LMAO, no, they won't sue you or anything, just that a normal motherboard won't fit into the case, as Dell's cases will only work with Dell motherboards and power supplies. So if you want a new motherboard, you'll need a new case and power supply. Forgot to mention earlier that their power supplies are also proprietary. cr@p so this means i have to build a complete new computer, or i can buy a new one. Are there any brands of computer manufacturers that allows you to tweak your own computer? or is that only possible by building a computer yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 No OEM that I know of lets you change major BIOS settings. Could always buy a pc from a manufacturer or local store that uses off the shelf parts. probably best to find a different use for the memory, or to sell it, and then to buy memory that is compatible with your system. http://compatible.corsairmemory.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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