PNY 256MB DIMM PC133 SDRAM Memory Review

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(More customer reviews)A couple of people have complained about this card having high density chips, which are incompatible with their system.This happened with my Oct. 2000 Dell Dimension 4100.According to the person I spoke to at PNY's technical support (1-800-234-4597), since the high density 133MHz chips are *not* downwards compatible to 100MHz machines, but the low density 133MHz chips are, the 256S100, despite its name, actually contains 133MHz chips.(I suppose it is cheaper to inventory this way.)And they are low density.So the 256S100 is the correct choice for someone like me whose specs call for a 168 pin DIMM of 133MHz SDRAM, but whose computer cannot handle the newer high density chips.What seems to have happened--which I learned from Viking Components tech support as I was comparing with their cards (compare their DL3264M with their PC13332X64-CL3: the specs are the same, and sometimes the cards are identical, but the second is guaranteed to be 16 low density chips, whereas the first may or may not be 8 high density depending on what they have when they ship) is that if the card makers have them, they put high density chips on their cards; otherwise they put on the low density.This of course--and inexcusably--makes the compatability information on the card-makers websites obsolete, and leads to problems like those seen in some other reviews, which I also experienced.
So I would like to suggest getting the 256S100 if you have any doubts about whether your computer can take the high density chips.The 256S100 is indeed working in my computer, and my BIOS claims it is 133MHz, despite its name.But what you should really do is call tech support and make sure your computer can handle the card before you buy.

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Product Description:
Push the performance of your desktop computer system to its maximum capability with PNY's PC-133 168-pin synchronous dual in-line memory module (DIMM). PNY manufactures memory upgrades for Apple, Compaq, Dell, Gateway, HP, IBM, and over 5,000 different types of desktop systems. The PC-133 is designed to operate at 133 MHz and is one of the fastest types of industry-standard memory on the market. This 256 MB configuration PNY PC-133 memory upgrade will prove itself to be an outstanding value both now and in the future.
Included are a lifetime warranty, free 24-hour technical support, guaranteed 100% compatibility, and gold contacts. The memory is easy to install and built to Intel specifications.
Note: PC133 modules are not backward compatible with PC100 or PC66 machines. They are specifically designed to work with new high-speed processors like the Pentium III.

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