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Help With Optiplex 320

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Hi so I have a Dell Optiplex 320(the slim version)That I'm trying to upgrade to 4GB of Ram,but when I insert the two sticks the computer neither posts nor does it boot,All help is appreciated :)

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Ok, so first make sure you have a compatible ram stick. Same speed and generation (aka a DDR3- 1600mhz will not go with a DDR2 - 1xxxhz). Also, make sure that the new stick actually works, test by putting the new stick in the system alone.

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According to this doc the machine expects 4GB (max) of DDR2-533mHz.

Some OEM systems can be picky about what DIMMs they do and do not support, so you may have to buy "Dell" RAM.

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Ok guys I listened to the feedback and the computer finally booted,posted and detected the sticks much thanks :)

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