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WyattSoft

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    RAM and USB 2.0... a couple of questions.
    « on: June 20, 2009, 01:22:46 PM »
    My old PC is a 2001 Medion PCMT-5. It only has 512MB of RAM and USB 1.1 on the mobo.

    Here are the mobo specs: http://www.msicomputer.com/product/detail_spec/MS6534.htm

    Question 1
    I am planning to add another 512MB card to get 1GB of RAM.
    It has a Siemens 512MB PC-133 card in one slot and the other slot is empty.
    But what card do I buy, should I get the more expensive or the cheaper one?
    http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/8316098/Global-Memory-GMS5121331632-PC133-512MB-133MHz-SDRAM-168pin-DIMM-Computer-Memory/Product.html
    http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/3274824/Kingston-KVR133X64C3-512-Valueram-Computer-Memory-512MB-PC133-SDRAM-168-Pin-Dimm-32-x-8/Product.html

    Question 2
    I only have USB 1.1 on the mobo's ports

    http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/3274156/Belkin-Hi-Speed-USB-2-0-5-Port-PCI-Card/Product.html
    If I add the above card, I will get USB 2.0 speeds if I use the card's USB ports?
    Because I've asked my friends and I've got mixed responses (Some say yes, others say no because my mobo is USB 1.1).

    Thanks in advance

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    Re: RAM and USB 2.0... a couple of questions.
    « Reply #1 on: June 20, 2009, 01:25:43 PM »
    Either RAM module will work...

    Yes you will get 2.0 speeds to anything connected to the card...MBoard USB's will remain at 1.1
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      Re: RAM and USB 2.0... a couple of questions.
      « Reply #2 on: June 20, 2009, 01:29:13 PM »
      Thanks for your quick reply.

      Should I just buy the cheaper of the two sticks or would it be more reliable etc if I brought the more expensive?

      And, with PCI, is it universal or should I check some things beforehand? (Like voltages etc?)

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      Re: RAM and USB 2.0... a couple of questions.
      « Reply #3 on: June 20, 2009, 01:32:51 PM »
      I would do a bit more searching on the RAM...you may find an even better deal...

      And the PCI is universal for all products designed for it.
      Good Luck.
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        Re: RAM and USB 2.0... a couple of questions.
        « Reply #4 on: June 20, 2009, 01:40:19 PM »
        Is using No-Brand RAM recommended?

        Because I found this stick:
        http://www.ebuyer.com/product/22918

        It's about £22.50 with delivery charges.

        But it seems to have no warranty nor does it have any information on the product.