On Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:07:29 -0700 Marc Shapiro <marcns...@gmail.com> wrote:
... > I tend to keep my systems going for a long time, as evidenced by the > fact that I am looking to replace a single core Athlon 2800+ with 2GB > max memory at this time (while possibly keeping it running as a server > to supplement my new desktop system). And that MB was simply a > replacement in the box for an older MB whose caps were dying. I don't > throw away parts if it can be avoided. That is also why I am looking > for a system with enough power to keep me happy without breaking the > bank. I am also looking for more memory slots than I currently need so > that I can upgrade memory later without "throwing away the money I spent > on the original parts". Not sure this will be relevant to your situation, but be aware that obtaining memory for obsolete architectures can sometimes cost *more* than for current architectures. I have a ThinkPad T61, which I'm quite happy with, but although I'd love to double its memory from 2GB to 4GB, it doesn't seem to be available for less than ~ 45USD (on eBay), while deals on DDR3 for much less constantly come up. [The machine currently has both slots filled with 1GB DIMMS; I can compromise and buy a 2GB DIMM for about 30USD, bringing the system total to 3GB, but once again, this is much more expensive than (a good deal on) current RAM.] > Marc Celejar -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/20121029095429.96b4405e.cele...@gmail.com
