New memory dead?

[21brian12]

Hi, I just recently purchased some new memory for my ancient p3 667. When I install the new memory I get nothing but a black screen. When I install it with the existing kingston kvr133q/128r I get a blue screen that says the computer is being shutdown to protrect it. My question is is this new kingston kvr133x64c2/256 not compatible with my computer or is it dead? I have compaq with 06coh compaq board. Im not sure about the model # of the computer, it says 5bw 5000T on the side. Funny thing is different memory manufacturers websites recommend different speed memory. Some pc100 and some pc133.
Thanks in advance

 

[o1die]

Crucial's memory configurator lists 8 models of the 5bw 5000t. You need to find 3 more numbers after 5bw to narrow it down. Crucial guarantees it's memory to work, and comes with a lifetime warranty. You might get the more precise model number using cpu-z, a free download.

 

[cfvh600]

It could be that the memory you've bought isn't compatible with your computer.Can you get a model number and make from your motherboard?Have you tried testing your existing memory with memtest?

 

[21brian12]

Thanks for the reply. I used crucial scanner last night and it recommended CT490161 which I bought a stick of. What I need to figure out though is if this memory I bought is dead, in which case Ill return it, or if its just not compatible in which case Ill sell it on ebay. As far as finding the 3 more numbers after 5BW Ive never been able to locate them. At one time I thought it might have been m2a but I wasnt sure. Even compaq/hp couldnt give me the specs on my computer several years back using the sn. Apparently they changed the way they do the sn's.

 

[cfvh600]

like o1die said, you might get a more precise model number using cpu-z.

 

[21brian12]

I contacted kingston and they said the memory was incompatible due to it being high density. From what I was told the intel 810e chipset needs low density. Thanks for all the replys.