Crucial 2GB kit (1GBx2) Upgrade for a Dell Dimension 8400 Series System

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Pros

  • Easy to install (62)
  • Reliable (49)
  • Fast (27)
  • Increases speed (25)
  • Large capacity / good size (1)
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Cons

  • Hard to install (1)
  • Not compatible with dell (1)
  • Slow transfer (1)
  • Unable to utilize all (1)
  • Unreliable performance (1)

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  • Multiple desktop applications (34)
  • Increased performance (25)
  • Multimedia (20)
  • Back-up (3)
  • Gaming (2)
  • All of above (1)
  • In 64 bit os (1)
  • Nut cracker (1)
 
 
 

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2GB kit (1GBx2), Ballistix 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-6400, NON-ECC,

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Last update: Nov 16, 2009

Crucial 2GB kit (1GBx2) Upgrade for a Dell Dimension 8400 Series System Reviews

 
 
 

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★★★★★
5.0
Easy to order and install

"I had an old Dell computer that started to take memory errors and under windows caused many blue screens. After I bought a new dell for the family I thought about trading it in, but then a friend told me to try replacing the memory and see if that fixes the problem. I wasn't sure how to find the correct memory for it since it was an older model. He suggested going to the crucial.com web site and it would help..." Read Full Review »

Nov 16, 2009 by Rich

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Physical Memory Dump

"I have removed this memory form my machine and returned to my single gig I had before. After installing this memory within a day my computer was giving me the "Blue Screen" stating it was dumping the Physical memory or it would simply cause my computer to restart without warning. I will be contacting Crucial for a refund or replacement with another product. I am having no issues now that it is removed...." Read Full Review »

Apr 25, 2009 by Sam

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Crucial 2GB kit (1GBx2) Upgrade for a Dell Dimension 8400 Series System Review

Easy to order and install

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Install

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Increased Performance
 

"I had an old Dell computer that started to take memory errors and under windows caused many blue screens. After I bought a new dell for the family I thought about trading it in, but then a friend told me to try replacing the memory and see if that fixes the problem. I wasn't sure how to find the c …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 16 2009
Rich
Philadelphia, PA
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Crucial 2GB kit (1GBx2) Upgrade for a Dell Dimension 8400 Series System Review

Memory Kit Exceeded Expectations

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Install
  • Fast
  • Reliable Performance

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Increased Performance
 

"[...]Installation took 5 minutes. The hardest part of the install was figuring out how to open the Dell desktop case. But once open the memory install took about 30 seconds. Closed the case, turned on the power and the system did the rest. Truely plug and play. No dip switches to set, no config …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 10 2009
Mike
Knoxville, TN
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Crucial 2GB kit (1GBx2) Upgrade for a Dell Dimension 8400 Series System Review

I recommend this product

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Install
  • Fast
  • Reliable Performance

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Back Up
  • Multimedia
  • Multiple desktop applications
 

"Setup: Home Dell Dimension 8400; Intel Pentium 4 CPU 3.20GHz (3.2 GHz); BIOS A09 version 07-07-2006; Windows XP Pro, OS version 5.1.2600; OS Service Pack 3; Network Card: Broadcom NetXtreme 57xx Gigabit Controller (if you wanted to know); ISP - DSL; Processor Speed 3.2 GHz. Okay......CPU came with 1 …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 31 2009
NaturalHaus
Mechanicsville, VA, USA
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Crucial 2GB kit (1GBx2) Upgrade for a Dell Dimension 8400 Series System Review

Simple way to upgrade memory

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Install
  • Increases Speed
  • Reliable Performance

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Multiple desktop applications
 

"Couldn't be easier. Match your machine with correct memory as guided by Crucial. With my Dell 8400 is was pop in..done.Leave the current memory in (in a four slot with two slots free). In my case(s) Windows XP recognized the change and just went about business as usual with no additional setup requi …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 11 2009
DKD
Longmeadow, Massachusetts
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Crucial 2GB kit (1GBx2) Upgrade for a Dell Dimension 8400 Series System Review

2 Gigs memory for Dell Dimension 8400

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Install
  • Increases Speed
  • Reliable Performance

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Increased Performance
  • Multiple desktop applications
 

"Installed the 2 gig memory kit so I could run multiple applications simultaneously at a decent speed. Works well. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 9 2009
Dane
Los Angeles, CA
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