Re: memory upgrades for PWS
On Thu, Dec 08, 2011 at 08:09:19AM -0600, Bob Tracy wrote:
> I'm not normally inclined to give any vendor free advertising, but
> reasonably priced RAM upgrade options for one of our systems of choice
> are getting hard to find, so please accept this recommendation in that
> spirit. 18004memory.com is currently selling a 2x256MB kit on eBay for
> US$25: PC66 ECC unbuffered unregistered CL2. No specific brand is
> mentioned: mine turned out to be Micron. Bought three kits to max out
> my PWS 433au. Fast, free shipping, at least here in the U.S. Vendor
> guaranteed compatibility prior to me placing my order.
>
> I'm pleased to report the new RAM simply works: no drama of any kind,
> which is precisely how I like both my RAM upgrades and system backups.
> The machine is noticeably more fleet of foot with 1.5GB, and no swap is
> currently in use with the active task list including kdm, postgresql,
> apache2, nfs, samba, winbind, and gw6c (IPv6 client).
>
> Apropos of nothing, it felt "strange" to remove the two original pieces
> of Digital brand RAM (2x32MB) :-).
Any particular model number on the site? My previous attempt to buy
ram for my PWS didn't work out (it doesn't like the ram).
--
Len Sorensen
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