[RESOLVED] need an opinion

February 12th, 2001, 03:57 PM

Hey guys/gals as some of you from the chat room may know I've just won an auction for a Dell Latitude CS 400mhz laptop.I was wondering if you guys could give me some opinions on upgrading and tweaking it a little.

oh and by the way it has 64megs of ram and a 6.4 gb HD Thanks!

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What Me Worry?

[This message has been edited by CREEPINGDEATH (edited February 12, 2001).]

February 12th, 2001, 04:12 PM

More RAM!

I upgraded my laptop from 128M to 256 (running 2000 Pro), and Distributed.net jumped from 1.8 MKeys/sec to 1.95 MKeys/sec! That's a nearly 10% jump from a simple upgrade!

But buy the RAM from a local computer store. The Chip Merchant wanted only $70 for a 128M module, compared to nearly $300 for the same module direct from HP!

And keep in mind that many laptops that have hibernation partitions will be limited to a certain amount of RAM. My old Sony supported 256M, but I could only install 192M because that was the size of it's hibernation partition. If I installed more, I'd lose the ability to hibernate.

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February 12th, 2001, 05:36 PM

will this drive work in the dell CS model? http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI...tem=1213270506

Thanks

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What Me Worry?

February 13th, 2001, 03:36 PM

Does Dell's site have any info on compatible upgrades (part lists, etc) for your laptop?

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sHIFT hAPPENS

February 13th, 2001, 03:47 PM

well i don't have the laptop yet so i don't have the serial number on it to check for available upgrades.

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What Me Worry?

February 20th, 2001, 08:14 PM

You Paged ? Dude From the factory? more ram!! Gee if I remember correctly Dell's website has a upgrade compatability section for lap tops w/ parts list an stuff. Never worked on a Dell LapTop. By your Leave, I will return to the lounge!
Like Later Dude!

Didn't see Mac from Canada's post guess you didn't need my help? after all.
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cyberhh · February 22nd, 2001, 10:48 AM

Just in case you missed it in the first four posts - need more RAM, oh and don't forget the RAM, some RAM should help.

Also the DELL will use up to a 20GB hdd, standard Laptop Drive, just make sure that the it is not too tall to fit in the drive rack.

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wbatten · February 23rd, 2001, 06:28 PM

Here is where you can get the memory, if need be.

Upgrade information for the Latitude CS Series

Manufacturer Dell
Model Latitude CS Series
Maximum Memory 320MB
Standard Memory 64MB non-removable
Number of Slots 2 (2 banks of 1)

144-pin SODIMM Picture Help?
Module
Size Memory
Type Error
Checking Part No. Price
(ea.) Web
Price You
Save Stock Qty. Order
32MB SDRAM, 66MHz CL=2 Non-parity CT162581 $35.99 $32.39 $3.60 Yes
64MB SDRAM, 66MHz CL=2 Non-parity CT162582 $37.99 $34.19 $3.80 Yes
128MB SDRAM, 66MHz CL=2 Non-parity CT162580 $72.99 $65.69 $7.30 Yes

http://www.crucial.com/store/listpar...eries&x=9&y=15

-wayne

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February 12th, 2001, 03:57 PM	#1
CREEPINGDEATH Guest Posts: n/a	need an opinion Hey guys/gals as some of you from the chat room may know I've just won an auction for a Dell Latitude CS 400mhz laptop.I was wondering if you guys could give me some opinions on upgrading and tweaking it a little. oh and by the way it has 64megs of ram and a 6.4 gb HD Thanks! ------------------ What Me Worry? [This message has been edited by CREEPINGDEATH (edited February 12, 2001).]

February 22nd, 2001, 10:48 AM	#7
cyberhh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Huntington Beach, CA, USA Posts: 1,515	Just in case you missed it in the first four posts - need more RAM, oh and don't forget the RAM, some RAM should help. Also the DELL will use up to a 20GB hdd, standard Laptop Drive, just make sure that the it is not too tall to fit in the drive rack. ------------------ Death is lighter than a feather - duty heavier than a mountian. __________________ Death is lighter than a feather - duty heavier than a mountian. The answer to your question is: 00110100 00110010

February 23rd, 2001, 06:28 PM	#8
wbatten Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: vancouver, wa, usa Posts: 233	Here is where you can get the memory, if need be. Upgrade information for the Latitude CS Series Manufacturer Dell Model Latitude CS Series Maximum Memory 320MB Standard Memory 64MB non-removable Number of Slots 2 (2 banks of 1) 144-pin SODIMM Picture Help? Module Size Memory Type Error Checking Part No. Price (ea.) Web Price You Save Stock Qty. Order 32MB SDRAM, 66MHz CL=2 Non-parity CT162581 $35.99 $32.39 $3.60 Yes 64MB SDRAM, 66MHz CL=2 Non-parity CT162582 $37.99 $34.19 $3.80 Yes 128MB SDRAM, 66MHz CL=2 Non-parity CT162580 $72.99 $65.69 $7.30 Yes http://www.crucial.com/store/listpar...eries&x=9&y=15 -wayne ------------------ I use The best program that cures Windows problems, Far more reliable than Norton Utilities, It's called FORMAT C:...® [I hate AT&T@home cable service] __________________ I use The best program that cures Windows problems, Far more reliable than Norton Utilities, It's called FORMAT C:...® [I hate AT&T@home cable service]

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February 12th, 2001, 04:12 PM	#2
captpackrat Guest Posts: n/a	More RAM! I upgraded my laptop from 128M to 256 (running 2000 Pro), and Distributed.net jumped from 1.8 MKeys/sec to 1.95 MKeys/sec! That's a nearly 10% jump from a simple upgrade! But buy the RAM from a local computer store. The Chip Merchant wanted only $70 for a 128M module, compared to nearly $300 for the same module direct from HP! And keep in mind that many laptops that have hibernation partitions will be limited to a certain amount of RAM. My old Sony supported 256M, but I could only install 192M because that was the size of it's hibernation partition. If I installed more, I'd lose the ability to hibernate. ------------------ Captain Troy D. Pack Rat `akbar Press If you're furry and you know it, hug the mouse!

February 12th, 2001, 05:36 PM	#3
CREEPINGDEATH Guest Posts: n/a	will this drive work in the dell CS model? http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI...tem=1213270506 Thanks ------------------ What Me Worry?

February 13th, 2001, 03:36 PM	#4
MacGyver Guest Posts: n/a	Does Dell's site have any info on compatible upgrades (part lists, etc) for your laptop? ------------------ sHIFT hAPPENS

February 13th, 2001, 03:47 PM	#5
CREEPINGDEATH Guest Posts: n/a	well i don't have the laptop yet so i don't have the serial number on it to check for available upgrades. ------------------ What Me Worry?

February 20th, 2001, 08:14 PM	#6
jimmr13 Guest Posts: n/a	You Paged ? Dude From the factory? more ram!! Gee if I remember correctly Dell's website has a upgrade compatability section for lap tops w/ parts list an stuff. Never worked on a Dell LapTop. By your Leave, I will return to the lounge! Like Later Dude! Didn't see Mac from Canada's post guess you didn't need my help? after all. ------------------ If all else fails read the directions ! [This message has been edited by jimmr13 (edited February 20, 2001).]