[Ham-Computers] RE: WTB..Ram

[Hsu, Aaron (NBC Universal)]

Brian,

PC100 isn't the only spec you need to specify.  Many laptops of this era (esp. Compaq's) used tighter timing and required RAM running at CAS Latency (CL) 2.  Also, memory density (how large in Mbits each individual chip is) plays a role - newer 256MB modules might use higher density components (fewer chips) and, thus, the memory controller in the V300 may not recognize the full capacity of the module.

For example, using Crucial's "Memory Advisor" tool, it shows V300 compatible RAM is CL2 and that memory density can be as large as 32Mbx64.  For reference:

http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=Armada%20V300%20series


Just making sure you get the right RAM.  And, just in case you need it, the Compaq QuickSpecs for the Armada V300:

http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/10442_div/10442_div.html



73,

  - Aaron, NN6O


-----Original Message-----
Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 8:55 AM
Subject: [Ham-Computers] WTB..Ram 

Hello group,

I'm looking for 2 sticks of PC100 SDRAM, 256 mb each, SODIMM, 144 pins this 
goes into a Compaq Armada Laptop V300.

If anybody might have some of this type of ram, let me know what price,etc.

Thanks,
Brian