HP 8595c memory upgrade

[rajani]

Hi,
I am planning to upgrade the memory of my HP 8595c.

I have 2 Qs

1> Can I use any brand other than HP.
HP costs like 149 bucks while other 128MB PC100 SDRAM DIMM are
available for $30-$60.
will the performance be affected if I choose the lower priced ones?

2> Can I use 133 MHz instead of 100?

for product specs of HP 8595c please us the link
http://h20015.www2.hp.com/en/document.jhtml?lc=en&docName=bph05225#P8_162

Thanks

[Ben Myers]

The info on the HP web site states the exact specifications for the required
memory:

SDRAM, 133 MHz, Intel PC SDRAM unbuffered DIMM specification, revision 1.0
compliant.

To answer your second question first, the memory MUST be PC133 to work properly
with a 733MHz Pentium III and 133MHz front-side bus.

To answer your first question: HP, like other name brand companies, makes super
profits on upgrades, capitalizing on the ignorance, supposed laziness, or
supposed stupidity of its customers. The only difference between HP-branded
memory and GOOD QUALITY generic memory is the presence of the HP sticker on the
memory module. Believe me, the sticker is not worth it. But do yourself a
favor and buy memory from Crucial or another well-regarded supplier of high
quality memory... Ben Myers

On 13 Aug 2003 16:51:07 -0700, r_gudi@hotmail.com (rajani) wrote:
Hi,I am planning to upgrade the memory of my HP 8595c.I have 2 Qs1> Can I use any brand other than HP.HP costs like 149 bucks while other 128MB PC100 SDRAM DIMM areavailable for $30-$60. will the performance be affected if I choose the lower priced ones?2> Can I use 133 MHz instead of 100?for product specs of HP 8595c please us the linkhttp://h20015.www2.hp.com/en/document.jhtml?lc=en&docName=bph05225#P8_162Thanks

[RobeFortu1]

Ben,

I just installed a 40 gb hd in my VA6200DT
and while I've been able to install it as a slave I can't seem to install it as
a master drive. I'm using the IDE HD controller on
the motherboard. I tried an ATA 100 controller but couldn't get that to work.
Any tips from you would be most welcome.
Thanks.

-Robert Fortune