Ram help - I know another thread

Hi

Just bought this ram and thought it was the right one from reading threads. However, it doesn't work so not sure if it was the right one?.


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hynix-HYM71V ... 2749.l2649

I thought it said you have to get 256mb? Something about the mpc only reads one side? Idk maybe not.
Thats also a pc133u stamped on the chip and its listed as pc133s which might make a difference. I think its supposed to be pc133.

I bought this one on Amazon
"256MB SDRAM PC133 Laptop Memory Module (144-pin SODIMM, 133MHz) Genuine A-Tech Brand"

I can let you know next week when it shows up if it works lol

https://www.pcreview.co.uk/threads/mult ... m.3215077/

The pc133s and pc133u and pc133 are different.

Can someone let me know what I need to get , live in the UK please.

is this right?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-PNY- ... SwddpcfWDw

help a brother out:)

acronym wrote:is this right?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-PNY- ... SwddpcfWDw

Yep. That’ll work.

JUKE 179r wrote:

acronym wrote:is this right?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-PNY- ... SwddpcfWDw

Yep. That’ll work.

It came but doesn't work

Is it because I have 256mb ram and should be getting 128mb ram for the 500?

acronym wrote:It came but doesn't work

Is it because I have 256mb ram and should be getting 128mb ram for the 500?

You need the 256mb ram card, even though the 500 only sees 128mb.

Use rubbing alcohol to clean the board and connectors. Make sure you are seating it properly. It is possible that you're not getting a good connection.

NearTao wrote:

acronym wrote:It came but doesn't work

Is it because I have 256mb ram and should be getting 128mb ram for the 500?

You need the 256mb ram card, even though the 500 only sees 128mb.

Use rubbing alcohol to clean the board and connectors. Make sure you are seating it properly. It is possible that you're not getting a good connection.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-PNY- ... 2749.l2649

So this is the correct ram correct?, it seems it doesn't work. At this point does anyone know in the UK who can help?. At my wits end.

https://www.mpc-forums.com/viewtopic.php?t=26775

According to that thread, you've got the right specs.

As long as it really is PC133 with a CAS Latency of 3 you should be good.

On the other hand... whatever you got might have that on it as a sticker, but it might not be legit.

*shrug* Hard to know... but that eBay listing at least has the right information on it.

NearTao wrote:https://www.mpc-forums.com/viewtopic.php?t=26775

According to that thread, you've got the right specs.

As long as it really is PC133 with a CAS Latency of 3 you should be good.

On the other hand... whatever you got might have that on it as a sticker, but it might not be legit.

*shrug* Hard to know... but that eBay listing at least has the right information on it.

Cheers mate,

Also just realised, can you boot up the mpc without the ram?. From this listing here the seller has removed the memory and he's managed to load it?


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274361500029

I do not believe that you can use the MPC in any meaningful way without the RAM. I'm not sure it would even boot...

NearTao wrote:I do not believe that you can use the MPC in any meaningful way without the RAM. I'm not sure it would even boot...

Yeah you can, try it out yourself.

From MPC Tutor's "Beat making on the MPC500"...
"Standard RAM – this type of memory makes up the bulk of memory in your MPC and
by default, there is actually 11.4MB of RAM available for sampling usage – this can
be upgraded to 128MB using additional memory chips... This type
of RAM is the same kind of RAM found in laptops and computers."