Archive for August 2006

Failing Memory? Here’s a Quick Test

One of the classic signs of aging in adults is memory loss. In the world of computers, the same may hold true. Luckily, the diagnosis is simpler and the cure is quite readily available.
St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) August 31, 2006 — One of the classic signs of aging in adults is memory loss. In the [...]

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FB DIMMs… wait… what’s that again?

What are they? Well to put it simply, they are memory modules for servers.
DDR2 modules with an integrated memory controller that helps send data in packets down the line to the CPU without any errors.
Unlike todays mainstream DDR and DDR2 that runs in parallel, FB-DIMMS run in serial. When memory runs in parallel [...]

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Will Third Party Memory Void The Warranty On My Computer?

Let me paint this scenario for you:
You have a computer that is made by a major manufacturer (Dell, Compaq, HP, etc…) and you’d like to upgrade the memory to a higher level. So, you do some shopping around, and you check some prices to see who has the best price online. You don’t [...]

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Laptop Battery Recall

If you’ve tuned into the news lately you’ve probably caught wind of the large-scale Dell Laptop Battery recall. This caused quite a stir in the tech industry and has been a bit disconcerting for consumers worldwide. The support team at Dell.com has made this statement:
“Dell has identified a potential issue associated with certain batteries sold [...]

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