Do Compaq Presarios only take Compag RAM?

[Mattrick76]

Do compaq presarios only take compaq memory. I need to upgrade my memory on my compaq, and my manual says only Compaq memory? Is this just a scam by compaq to boosts sales or what. Can you use SDRAM on compaqs, etc..

[CMonster]

You can use any brand which meets your system requirements.

[Susan]

If you have any documentation, the info might be in there, or at their website. It really depends on your system what type of ram is needed - it could be SDRAM, EDO or Fast Page. Check to be sure. Susan

[JP]

Yes, Compaqs can only take Compaq RAM. It is a different size. Yes, it is a ripoff scam for them to make more money, because now you have no choice but to buy from them...and at a ripoff price. This is why people should not buy computers from "name brand" manufactures.
-JP
http://members.xoom.com/PSComputers

[CMonster]

A good friend's OLD Compaq just uses regular 72pin SIMMs- Do the newer Compaqs in fact use an odd size memory module??

Here is a link where you can find alternative memory to Compaq specific www.crucial.com

I did a little research, picking a middle of the road Presario #4840, a PentiumII -266 desktop that by every search I did seems to take standard comercially available memory - although I could not ascertain this from Compaq's website - I guess some Compaqs must do use a different size memory module. Anyway, I must agree with the previous post on one point - it is better not to buy "name-brand" computers.



[This message has been edited by CMonster (edited 03-02-99).]

[Susan]

JP,
I think the proprietary companies are getting a little better when it comes to being able to upgrade the systems. My neighbor has a Packard Hell that takes generic EDO, and my sister's Micron take's it too.

I bet these companies had alot of upset customers in the past (as well as overwhelming tech support)and they decided to change their ways.

[ttyler]

I have Compaq Presario 4640. Upgraded the RAM from 48mb to 96mb with Standard PNY 60ns SDRAM. Also upgraded CPU from PII-266 to PII-333, and added zip drive. Tedious work in small tower, but I found all information about upgradability and jumpers I needed on their website. Regards

[JP]

Aparently, some compaqs do take propriatary RAM. Tantone, I got my info by a guy that sells nothing but RAM.
-JP
http://members.xoom.com/PSComputers

[tantone]

JP,

I disagree. I recently added some cheap generic RAM into my dad's Presario, which is an old P166 that still had 24MB in it. I added 2 16MB sticks and it took it without a hitch. Where do you get your info from?

[ram]

Well i had a presario 9642,it took only 70ns
or better 72 pin simms,but they had to be the same brand and in pairs or they would not work.
ram

[This message has been edited by ram (edited 03-11-99).]