IBM FRU 01K1116 256MB PC-133 168-Pin Registered SDRAM DIMM Module
Bottom line: The IBM FRU 01K1116 256MB PC-133 168-Pin Registered SDRAM DIMM Module 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
from a 1997 IBM
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored IBM FRU 01K1116 256MB PC-133 168-Pin Registered SDRAM DIMM Module using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the memory & ram category. IBM'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.
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Full Specifications
| vram_mb | 256 |
|---|---|
| memory_type | Registered SDRAM |
| bus_speed_mhz | 133 |
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