600E RAM question

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SUSIEJO · #1 Post by **SUSIEJO** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 9:46 pm

O.K. I've upgraded ram on a 600E before but I can't remember what kind I bought. I just want to make sure I've got my info right.

I need--16 bit low density, 144 pin, pc 66 or pc 100, sdram, cl2.

Is that all I need to check for when getting ram?

Thanks!

~susiejo

whizkid · #2 Post by **whizkid** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 8:33 am

PC66 or PC100 SDRAM is correct. If you want 256MB on a stick, it must be low density, or 16 chips total, 8 on each side. (Technically, it has to be 4K refresh, which nearly always means 16 chips. I think there are some newer sticks that have 8 chips that may work.)

To fit in the machine, SO-DIMM is the package type.

You want something compatible with IBM's part numbers 33L3069 or 33L3070. FYI, kahlon.com is selling that part new for $51 today.

pianowizard · #3 Post by **pianowizard** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 8:36 am

I did an eBay search for you. Notice that 1-800-4-memory is selling a bunch of them with $39 "But It Now" or Best Offer. Shipping is free. I purchased from them and they are good. Try submitting an offer of $33 and see if they accept it.

SUSIEJO · #4 Post by **SUSIEJO** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 9:18 pm

Thanks whizkid for the info, I'll print it out so I won't have to reask this question later.

Thanks pianowizard, I put in a bid for $33 so now I just have to wait for a reply. That is a really good price, I hope they accept it. I am needing to order 2 sticks.

Thanks again!!

~susiejo

ms5133 · #5 Post by **ms5133** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 6:52 am

You might also want to put a query in the market place forum if your E Bay bid falls through.

These chips do come up and usually at a fair price. MY 600X and 600E memory upgrades were done with Ram I purchased here.

SUSIEJO · #6 Post by **SUSIEJO** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:38 pm

Thanks for the info, I might check out the market place forum next time, but my bid went through. I got two 256 sticks for $66.

Thanks for all the help!
You people are great!!

~susiejo

pianowizard · #7 Post by **pianowizard** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:59 pm

SUSIEJO wrote:my bid went through. I got two 256 sticks for $66.

Congratulations! That's an awesome price!

SUSIEJO · #8 Post by **SUSIEJO** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 2:36 pm

New question,
If I'm buying 128 mb sticks, do they have to be 16 chip or can they be 8?

berlin · #9 Post by **berlin** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 5:14 pm

i'm on 600E with 256mb since my X60s broke down. My cousin gave this to me and I don't know much about it. It's slow.

can this thing handle 512mb?

pikaia · #10 Post by **pikaia** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 5:46 pm

It depends on the BIOS date. The most recent BIOS (I forget the number) can take a max of 544mb but as stated before the 256mb sticks HAVE to be Low density which means 8-little black chips per side. They can be expensive. I found mine at a laptop shop nearby for $40, which is about as good a price I've seen.

Good luck.

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