Memory Upgrade for Dell Optiplex 360 DT

[Eduardo Trujillo]

Hi, I've been looking for a RAM upgrade for my old Dell, I would like to know if this is a good upgrade or if I should get something else, this is what I found :
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820313076
I can upgrade only to 4GB(2x2GB).

My computer:
http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Dell-OptiPlex-360-2.8GHz-160GB-DT-Computer-Refurbished/7683975/product.html

My current RAM:
General Information :
DIMM_1 ( ) : 1024 MB -
DIMM_2 ( ) : 1024 MB -


Information SPD EEPROM
Manufacturer : Ramaxel T
Part Number : RML1520EF4
Serial Number : Unspecif
Type : DDR2-SDRAM PC2-64
Format : Regular UDIMM (
Size : 1024 MB (1 ranks
Module Buffered : No

Module Registered : No

Module SLi Ready (EPP) :
Width : 64-bit

Error Correction Capabil
Max. Burst Length : 8

Refresh : Reduced (.5x)7
Voltage : SSTL 1.8v

Prefetch Buffer : 4-bit
Manufacture : 2000

Supported Frequencies :
CAS Latency (tCL) : 4 cl
RAS to CAS (tRCD) : 5 cl
RAS Precharge (tRP) : 5
Cycle Time (tRAS) : 15 clocks
Min TRC : 20 clocks @ 333 MHz


Information SPD EEPROM :

Manufacturer : Nanya Technolo
Part Number : NT1GT64U88D0BY-
Serial Number : 15B5501E

Type : DDR2-SDRAM PC2-6400 (3
Format : Regular UDIMM (133.3
Size : 1024 MB (1 ranks, 8 b
Module Buffered : No

Module Registered : No

Module SLi Ready (EPP) : No

Width : 64-bit

Error Correction Capability (
Max. Burst Length : 8

Refresh : Reduced (.5x)7.8, S
Voltage : SSTL 1.8v

Prefetch Buffer : 4-bit

Manufacture : Week 43 of 2009
Supported Frequencies : 333 M
CAS Latency (tCL) : 4 clocks
RAS to CAS (tRCD) : 5 clocks
RAS Precharge (tRP) : 5 clock
Cycle Time (tRAS) : 15 clocks
Min TRC : 20 clocks @ 333 MHz


Memory Controller Informatio
Memory Controller : System Me
Location : Mainboard

Error Correction Capability :
Number of connectors : 2

Max. Module Size : 4096 MB

 

[Kisianik]

Unfortunately could not find anything better than this http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=OptiPlex%20360&Cat=RAM

So, per Dell and Crucial:
Memory Type: DDR2 PC2-6400, DDR2 PC2-8500, DDR2 (non-ECC)
Maximum Memory: 4GB
Slots: 2

Not much users reported RAM upgrades...

Now the most important thing - Dell has problems with many RAM manufacturers, so if you want stability and working system Crucial is 99% guaranteed to work, other brands would or would not work!

 

[techsamurai]

Hi, I've been looking for a RAM upgrade for my old Dell, I would like to know if this is a good upgrade or if I should get something else, this is what I found :
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820313076
I can upgrade only to 4GB(2x2GB).

My computer:
http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Dell-OptiPlex-360-2.8GHz-160GB-DT-Computer-Refurbished/7683975/product.html

My current RAM:
General Information :
DIMM_1 ( ) : 1024 MB -
DIMM_2 ( ) : 1024 MB -


Information SPD EEPROM
Manufacturer : Ramaxel T
Part Number : RML1520EF4
Serial Number : Unspecif
Type : DDR2-SDRAM PC2-64
Format : Regular UDIMM (
Size : 1024 MB (1 ranks
Module Buffered : No

Module Registered : No

Module SLi Ready (EPP) :
Width : 64-bit

Error Correction Capabil
Max. Burst Length : 8

Refresh : Reduced (.5x)7
Voltage : SSTL 1.8v

Prefetch Buffer : 4-bit
Manufacture : 2000

Supported Frequencies :
CAS Latency (tCL) : 4 cl
RAS to CAS (tRCD) : 5 cl
RAS Precharge (tRP) : 5
Cycle Time (tRAS) : 15 clocks
Min TRC : 20 clocks @ 333 MHz


Information SPD EEPROM :

Manufacturer : Nanya Technolo
Part Number : NT1GT64U88D0BY-
Serial Number : 15B5501E

Type : DDR2-SDRAM PC2-6400 (3
Format : Regular UDIMM (133.3
Size : 1024 MB (1 ranks, 8 b
Module Buffered : No

Module Registered : No

Module SLi Ready (EPP) : No

Width : 64-bit

Error Correction Capability (
Max. Burst Length : 8

Refresh : Reduced (.5x)7.8, S
Voltage : SSTL 1.8v

Prefetch Buffer : 4-bit

Manufacture : Week 43 of 2009
Supported Frequencies : 333 M
CAS Latency (tCL) : 4 clocks
RAS to CAS (tRCD) : 5 clocks
RAS Precharge (tRP) : 5 clock
Cycle Time (tRAS) : 15 clocks
Min TRC : 20 clocks @ 333 MHz


Memory Controller Informatio
Memory Controller : System Me
Location : Mainboard

Error Correction Capability :
Number of connectors : 2

Max. Module Size : 4096 MB

Yes, 4 GB ( 2 x 2 GB) is the max configuration, you can also try this link: http://www.memorystock.com/memory/DellOptiPlex360.html

If the memory specs are correct, you can buy from any trusted vendor.

Good luck!

 

[Eduardo Trujillo]

Unfortunately could not find anything better than this http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=OptiPlex%20360&Cat=RAM

So, per Dell and Crucial:
Memory Type: DDR2 PC2-6400, DDR2 PC2-8500, DDR2 (non-ECC)
Maximum Memory: 4GB
Slots: 2

Not much users reported RAM upgrades...

Now the most important thing - Dell has problems with many RAM manufacturers, so if you want stability and working system Crucial is 99% guaranteed to work, other brands would or would not work!

I have seen that memory of Crucial it has a CAS Latency of 6, but the one I found on Newegg has a CAS Latency of 5.

Isn't better lower CAS Latency?
That's the only thing they have different.

 

[Kisianik]

Are you trying to save a few bucks? How much if yes.
I found something interesting, but can not find detailed specs http://www.amazon.com/Upgrade-OptiPlex-System-PC2-6400-NON-ECC/dp/tech-data/B0049QL6OU/ref=de_a_smtd

OK, another search brought me to this model number Crucial CT901624 MB (649528155474) http://www.dealtime.com/crucial-technology-4gb-kit-2gbx2-upgrade-for-a-dell-optiplex-360-system-ddr2-pc2-6400-non-ecc/info?sb=1. Here Part Number: CT901624 from Crucial site, now 649528155474 is barcode (UPS, scannable in store), barcode got me those results
http://australia.buycheapr.com/us/result.jsp?q=649528155474&qs=ti

After this I really don't know what to advice. I understand that newegg might have something similar and cheap, but I can not confirm if your choice will work, mine, I mean exact match, most likely will.

Unless you find your RAM elsewhere for cheap, this is the only 99% match memory.

I think I can not help you more.

 

[Eduardo Trujillo]

Are you trying to save a few bucks? How much if yes.
I found something interesting, but can not find detailed specs http://www.amazon.com/Upgrade-OptiPlex-System-PC2-6400-NON-ECC/dp/tech-data/B0049QL6OU/ref=de_a_smtd

OK, another search brought me to this model number Crucial CT901624 MB (649528155474) http://www.dealtime.com/crucial-technology-4gb-kit-2gbx2-upgrade-for-a-dell-optiplex-360-system-ddr2-pc2-6400-non-ecc/info?sb=1. Here Part Number: CT901624 from Crucial site, now 649528155474 is barcode (UPS, scannable in store), barcode got me those results
http://australia.buycheapr.com/us/result.jsp?q=649528155474&qs=ti

After this I really don't know what to advice. I understand that newegg might have something similar and cheap, but I can not confirm if your choice will work, mine, I mean exact match, most likely will.

Unless you find your RAM elsewhere for cheap, this is the only 99% match memory.

I think I can not help you more.

Yes I'm trying to get the cheapest memory since DDR2 is more expensive than DDR3 and 4GB is not much of a great upgrade, so I think Newegg would be the best for me. Thank you for your assistant .

 

[Legohouse]

Yes I'm trying to get the cheapest memory since DDR2 is more expensive than DDR3 and 4GB is not much of a great upgrade, so I think Newegg would be the best for me. Thank you for your assistant .

Maybe you can try this website I found something around $53 for two modules. Just tryin to help - Click here!!