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Compaq Comp. 256MB SDRAM 133MHZ PC (236852-B21)

Compaq Comp. 256MB SDRAM 133MHZ PC (236852-B21)

Bottom line: The Compaq Comp. 256MB SDRAM 133MHZ PC is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the memory & ram category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Manufacturer description

256MB (1 x 256MB) - 133MHz PC133 - ECC - SDRAM

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Compaq Comp. 256MB SDRAM 133MHZ PC using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the memory & ram category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the memory & ram category before committing. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for memory & ram of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Full Specifications

BrandHP
RAM Size256 MB
Unit Count1 Count
Form FactorDIMM
Memory Speed133 MHz
Model Number236852-B21
CompatibilityPC
Number of Pins168
Mfr Part Number236852-B21
Compatible DevicesLaptop
Data Transfer Rate133 MHz
Additional FeaturesLightweight
Computer Memory Size256 MB
RAM Memory Technologysdram
Global Trade Identification Number00720591801403, 05711045853951

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