RAM identification program?

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Anyone know a good RAM identification program that goes into specifics? Or do you have to take it out and search the part number. I'd like to know all about my RAM. ECC vs non ECC, unbuffered vs buffered, non registered vs registered, voltage, PC133 vs PC 100, pin count, ect. I know I have PC3200 DDR 400, but can I use PC 4000 DDR 500? I have allway had problems finding RAM.
Also, heard of a program that checks the RAM. I have heard that some RAM is defective and you might not know it. Generally looking for RAM utilities to help me buy good working RAM at a good price.

[redwudz]

CPU-Z will tell you a lot about your memory. http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php

They have some other useful programs on their site, worth looking around.

[Bjs]

http://www.cpuid.com/pcwizard.php

If you have pc issues , then you can save a system summary , and post it , so that others can assist with help .

Memory :

Memtest : http://www.memtest.org/
MS : http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/Memory-Tweak/Microsoft-Windows-Memory-Diagnostic.shtml

Cant recall the ms area where it is off hand , but its better to use the ms tool rather than memtest as some systems may report issues after using memtest ... my new p4 system did .

As for identification of modules , its usually by part number which is more acurate .

http://www.crucial.com/index.asp , auto scan of pc and advisory service .

Although they are completely whacked out with what performance gains may be ... their way off in real terms .

As for the other specs for memory , you need to visit the manufacturers site of the mainboard as most will list the entire cpu list supported by the motherboard , its frequencies , and associated memory module specs with can be used .

I remember when that crap used to be included in the manuals ... now its hardly mentioned .

Heres a little reading to help you use google to identify modules , which may help you locate information in regards to those other specifics : http://www.ddrmemoryupgrades.com/howto_identify_size_of_ram.html

[Nelson37]

If you want an educated guess, you can download and install some program, and with very little effort, get some answers.

If you want answers that are Guaranteed Accurate, and quite probably additional useful information, there is no better source than your BIOS screen, Mobo manual, and sticker on the chip itself. Almost zero effort required, and NO ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE NEEDED.

If you are running 133MHZ chips on a mobo capable of 133MHZ FSB, but both are set to 100Mhz, do you think you are guaranteed to get this info from software? Or will it just tell you they are running at 100MHZ, which is accurate but incomplete? Checking the BIOS, manual, and sticker will give BOTH accurate, and complete, information. Excepting the occassional misprint, Every Time.

Memory testing programs are essentially useless and something I have not wasted my professional time with in several years. A thorough test takes hours to complete, and does not really provide useful, trustable information.

If the RAM fails the "checkerboard test" but operates correctly and the PC does not malfunction, do you replace it?

If the RAM passes the "checkerboard test", but the PC DOES malfunction, and spending 30 seconds swapping the RAM chips causes the PC NOT to malfunction, have you wasted valuable time?

RAM that is adequate for the installation can fail tests. RAM that is not working correctly can pass tests. Therefore, testing is worse than useless due to the time wasted. No one cares about the test. Everyone wants a PC that works correctly, that is the only test it needs to pass.

[GKar]

Everest Home 2.20 free

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html

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I ended up taking the RAM out. It clearly states on the RAM most of the info I need. The rest I got from HP. My systems are xw4100's and well documented by HP. The info I needed was that the RAM is ECC and unbuffered/non registered. I can use PC3200 or PC4000. I could even use Non ECC if I start from scratch and find a good deal. Crucial had the best pricing. I have purchased Crucial RAM before and know it to be quality stuff.