Question 1

If I use 2 set of these 2  GB kits equaling 4 GB on windows 7, will it be a true 4 GB or 3.2 GB?

Accepted Answer

I am not sure. Mine are installed in an old Dell Dimension 8300 Intel Pentium 4 CPU 3.00GHz running Win 7 Pro. The utility "SPECCY" (free from Pirriform) indicates:

CPU: Intel Core2 Duo CPU E8400 @ 3.00GHz

4 slots filled
  Type DDR
  Size 4096MBytes
  Total Physical Memory 3.62 GB

This might be because I have an old processo. You may get the full 4GB.

Hope this helps you. I have been very pleased with this upgrade.

Question 2

IF i use two sets of these 2 GB kits equaling 4 GB in windows 7 will it be true 4 GB or just 3.2 and will it help reduce processor usage?

Accepted Answer

memory available is a function of addressable space.  on a 32Bit OS, the limit was 3.5GB.  See article that has a pretty good explanation here -> google : maximum addressable memory 32 bit, and look at the ZDnet article (I can't include the link)

If you are asking will the system perform better, yes.  The processor usage you are referring to, I am assuming, is the time-slices necessary to swap into and out of active memory?  Yes, that will be reduced..  If the motherboard will support this memory, get it.  I installed this on a 32 bit system, it works great.  you loose a little bit of it (0.5 GB) but you can't really put 3.5GB of memory in a computer easily, and the trade off of the extra money to get past the 3GB mark was worth it to me.  Go ahead and make the purchase, you won't be disappointed

Question 3

Are these Ram's Non-ECC ?

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We bought it for a customer in October, but I don't remember which one. In addition, I don't recall whether it was non-ecc. Sorry we aren't any help. We were however pleased with the RAM.

Question 4

Will this memory work with a Dell 4600 Dimension desktop?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it should. The specs match what that Dell requires.
*I believe max supported is 4GB (4 x 1GB).

btw, modules in Dual-Channel kits should be put in the correct slots, not just in random ones - especially if mixed with other brands (not recommended but can be done).

Barring the ultra-super-rare DOA, you can't go wrong with G.Skill. Not to mention the lifetime warranty which I've yet to resort to with any of their RAM.

Question 5

Is this memory compatible with "Intel Desktop Board D875PBZ"?
My spec sheet says "memory voltage is 2.5 V"

Accepted Answer

Hi David,

I have found that the DDR standard for your motherboard and this module are compatible. The Intel motherboard calls for 2.6V memory and the module is spec'ed at 2.5V. The module is still within the DDR specification for this first developed standard of DDR module. (Mostly all of the DDR400 modules are spec'ed at 2.5V)

Note, Intel does not give a reason why they made special note in the voltage in the spec for this memory. However, it calls out for this standard of DDR module. Buy a dual channel set, install it in your MB, boot.

If your MB fails to boot, then return the modules for credit or refund.

You may also send a e-mail message to Intel customer service requesting clarification of the MB voltage and ask them if the module will function without issue in their product.

Thx

Question 6

Will this work in an old D101GGC Intel motherboard? As of the research I've done myself, I can see no obvious reason why it would not. I would just like a finalized opinion if anyone would be willing to do so. Thanks in advance.

Accepted Answer

I used it on an old Intel 875P chipset motherboard and it worked just fine. The g.skill RAM is good quality, so there should be no compatibility issues. Good luck.

Question 7

I read on one website--which linked to your site--that this memory will work in a Dell Dimension 2350. Is that true? If so, can it handle 1 GB or 2?
Thanks

Accepted Answer

It may work, but not at the rated speed and/or memory size. The specifications for the system indicate DDR SDRAM 266MHZ (PC2100) with support for 128MB, 256MB, or 512MB modules for a maximum of 1GB of memory. It is possible that a BIOS update at some point increased the maximum memory supported, but without knowing the manufacturer of the motherboard I can't guarantee that.

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