RIMM module versus DIMM ram question.

I recently had a Dell 8100 hundred given to me, with Win ME installed. First let me say that I love WIN98 and hate Winme and xp. That being as is may, here is the problem.

Currently have 128 mb ram.

Memory Module Properties:
Module Name Toshiba THMR1N4E-6
Serial Number 3607810
Module Size 64 MB (4 devices, 32 banks)
Module Type RIMM Module
Memory Type RDRAM
Memory Speed PC600 (300 MHz)
Module Width 16 bit
Module Voltage 2.5 V

Memory Module Features:
HeatSpreader Present
Thermal Sensor Not Present

I read that it uses the same slot as DIMM. I checked out the price that Dell wanted for 512 MB memory which was $342.00. I couln't believe it. Now my question is that since it used the 184 pin DIMM slot, could I replace the RIMM module with DIMM. I have plenty of DIMM chips from my other computer.

My computer is always running out of memory. I can't take it any more.

Here is a snap shot of my current memory situation.

Physical Memory:
Total 127 MB
Used 102 MB
Free 24 MB
Utilization 81 %

Swap Space:
Total 250 MB
Used 124 MB
Free 125 MB
Utilization 50 %

Virtual Memory:
Total 2044 MB
Used 87 MB
Free 1956 MB
Utilization 4 %

Problems & Suggestions:
Suggestion Install more system memory to improve applications performance.

 

I have some PC800 RIMMs, either 128 MB or 256 MB. PM me if you're intrested.



Steve