Upgrade Dell Dimension 5150

Louise67 · Mar 26, 2010

Hi everybody! I have a Dell 5150 desktop and would like to upgrade the RAM, can anyone tell me if this is possible and worthwhile? Thanks:-D

Burrell · Mar 26, 2010

Visit Crucial, download and run their free system scanner that will bring up RAM stick's that are GUARANTEED to work with your system.

motc7 · Mar 26, 2010

Louise67 said: ↑

Hi everybody! I have a Dell 5150 desktop and would like to upgrade the RAM, can anyone tell me if this is possible and worthwhile? Thanks:-D
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This from Dell.

IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE, AFFORDABLE PRICE

The DellTM Dimension 5150 desktop gives users Intel® Pentium® 4 power with HT Technology, your choice of Genuine Windows® XP operating systems, DDR2 SDRAM for great memory bandwidth, exceptional graphics via Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 or PCI Express video cards, integrated networking, USB 2.0 support and an optional 13-in-1 media card reader at an affordable price. Perfect for multimedia enthusiasts.

Ideal for those wanting some of the latest technology that offers an impressive mainstream performance.

Processor Options: Intel® Pentium® 4 Processors with Hyper-Threading Technology - 600 sequence - up to 650 (3.40GHz, 800MHz FSB, 2MB Cache).

Operating System:

* Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition

Graphics: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, 128MB PCI ExpressTM x16 ATI® RADEONTM X300 SE HyperMemory1, or 256MB PCI ExpressTM x16 ATI® RADEONTM X600 SE HyperMemory2

Networking: Integrated 10/100 Ethernet.

Ports: USB 2.0 technology (7 ports - 2 front, 5 back).

Memory: Up to 4GB34 of shared5 dual channel DDR2 533MHz SDRAM.

Storage: Up to 250 GB6 SATA hard drives.

Limited Warranty78: Comes standard with a 90 Day Limited Warranty78, On-Site9 Service and Hardware Warranty7 Support. For added peace of mind you can upgrade to a 1, 2 or 3 year term.

Expandable, cool, Arctic Silver and Alpine White BTX chassis.

* Convenient front I/O panel provides easy access for 2 front USB 2.0 ports for devices such as MP3 players, digital cameras, scanners and more. Front audio jacks for easy headphone or microphone connection.
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This is not unlike my rig at home. I have a single processor 3.4 GHZ Dimension from back in 2005. Your computer can be upgraded to 4GB of RAM which will be plenty. I'm running that much at home right now on a similar setup as yours and it's running great.

I even upgraded my HD to 500GB and 4 GB of RAM, all for under 100.00. Totally worth it! :cool

Louise67 · Apr 4, 2010

Hi thanks heaps for the info! Could you please suggest best place to purchase this stuff I have searched a bit and there seems to be heaps out there, also heaps of price difference

Burrell · Apr 4, 2010

Crucial themselves and newegg are your best bets.

As for brands, go for Corsair, OCZ, G Skill or Geil.

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