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1GB PC3200 (1GBx1) Memory Upgrade for DELL 800 MHz Sockets
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1GB PC3200 (1GBx1) Memory Upgrade for DELL 800 MHz Sockets

Bottom line: The 1GB PC3200 Memory Upgrade for DELL 800 MHz Sockets: 1GB single-stick DDR 184-pin module for older Dell desktops with 400 MT/s PC3200 slots; main trade-off: DDR SDRAM only, physically incompatible with DDR2, DDR3, and any modern board.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 1GB single-stick DDR 184-pin module for older Dell desktops with 400 MT/s PC3200 slots
  • ✓ Sold as 1GBx1, so paired slots stay free for a matching second stick
  • ✓ PC3200 400 MT/s spec matches the fastest standard DDR1 tier, no downclock on 400 MHz boards

Cons

  • ✗ DDR SDRAM only, physically incompatible with DDR2, DDR3, and any modern board
  • ✗ 184-pin form factor rules out laptop SO-DIMM and server RDIMM use
  • ✗ 1GB per stick caps total capacity on boards with only two DIMM slots
  • ✗ No CAS latency or voltage listed in the specs, so timing matching is guesswork

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored 1GB PC3200 Memory Upgrade for DELL 800 MHz Sockets using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the memory & ram category. Computer Memory Solutions's memory & ram lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. 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.

Key Features

  • Technology: DDR SDRAM
  • Density: 1GB
  • Pin Count: 184-Pin
  • Speed: 400 MT/s PC3200

Full Specifications

BrandComputer Memory Solutions
Speed400 MT/s PC3200
Density1GB
Pin Count184-Pin
TechnologyDDR SDRAM
Memory Speed400 MHz
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Computer Memory Size1 GB
RAM Memory TechnologyDDR, DDR4

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