How does this computer compare to a Dimension 5000 with same RAM amount and clock speed?

The amount of RAM installed are directly correlated to the speed and performance of the computer. If the RAM is little than, then the speed will slow down. ddr sdram, sdram, memory sdram are preferred precisely as it has many distinct and incredible features which essentially having the synchronous interface, which means that the internal clock, bus clock and I/O are all the same. It is the fourth generation of DDR with a higher transfer rate and lower operating voltage at 1.2 V. DDR4 will achieve transfer rates of 2133 to 3200 MT/s.

Sounds like an issue with incompatible, mismatched or bad RAM sticks (SIMMs). Even if ram sticks say they will operate at lower clock speeds, this does not always happen. You need to find the RAM in your computer and check the SIMMS. If they are different, you will need to find one that is the same as the higher speed (better performance) or the lower speed (less money). If they are identical then one of them may be faulty.

If your laptop is still under warranty, have Dell look at it. If not then you should be able to do this yourself using internet help videos or find a reasonably priced repair shop.

You may also try the following, remove the memory SIMMS and clean the edges. Use something like an airduster to remove any particles in the case and then re-insert the RAM.

Try 4 all memory at:

http://www.4allmemory.com

The link below is a direct link to your model. It state's that there are 2 slots in your computer and that it will hold a maximum of 2 Gigabytes (1 Gigabyte in each slot). The Memory Type is: DDR2 PC2-3200 or DDR2 PC2-4200

http://www.4allmemory.com/memory/dell-dimension-3100/

HP DC 5000 series of business desktop computers;
(All models),

Uses DDR Sdram that operates at a frequency rate of 333MegaHertz. (333MHz)

Also stated as PC2700.

Total Maximum Amount of Ram Memory is 4GB.

EACH ram memory slot's Maximum Amount is 1GB.

There are Four ram memory slots.

(DDR is double pumped ram memory. Has a basic clock rate of 166Mhz, which is double pumped to show up as 332. This is rounded off to 333.

http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=dc5000%20Series%20All%20Form%20Factors

Your PC can support upto 4GB of RAM incase you are using vista or Windows 7 and if you are using win XP (32 bit) then only 3 GB is supported 1GB shall standby and also make sure that they are not more than 533 HHz
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Dell Optiplex 760 Vista
Max CPU Intel Q9550
Max RAM 8GB RAM
Largest HDD Shipped 1TB (Will likely Support 2TB)

Optiplex GX260
Max Intel Northwood 2.53 GHz - 533
Max RAM 2GB
Largest HDD Shipped was 200GB (Will likely support 500GB)

Dell Dimension XPS D300
Max CPU 333 Pentium II
Max RAM 384MB
Largest HDD Shipped 16GB (Will likely Support up to 80GB)

Dell Dimension XPS M
Max CPU 166S
Max RAM 64 MB
Largest HDD Shipped 4.3 GB (Max HDD likely 20GB)

2GB is the maximum amount of ram you can install in your Dimension 2400. Depending on how much ram you have in it now,.. you could get a substantial speed difference by upgrading. You can upgrade the video card if you want. If you want to upgrade to 2 GB and upgrade to a decent vid card,.. you are looking at about $180 for parts. you will need to determine if that is something you want to put into the 2400 or buy a new computer with substantial speed and performance difference for about $500 from Dell. If you have any further questions, please post a comment here and I will answer them for you.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, so don't 'Shoot the Messenger'!

The Dell Dimension 8200 Desktop PC uses RDRAM ram memory.
VERY expensive stuff!

Supporting Data:
This is Dell Support, Manuals, and the Dimension 8200 Service Manual,

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim8200/

Scroll down the list to the heading - Specifications, and left-click on it.

Scroll the page down until you come to the heading - Memory
Now look at the first subheading - Architecture
RDRAM

You have 4 ram memory slots. (memory connectors)

EACH, ram memory slot can support up to a Maximum amount, of 512MB. (512 MegaBytes)

TOTAL Maximum Amount for your computer is 2GB. (Not shouting)

1024MB = 1GB. (1024 MegaBytes = 1 GigaByte)

The type of Rdram ram memory is PC800, and it is Non-ECC.

(Error Correcting Control, or also stated as Error Correcting Code.
Used mostly for Server computers. Your computer does not use ECC ram memory)

In My Humble Opinion, (And again, don't shoot the messenger), it would be better money spent to buy a decent affordable computer, than it would be to upgrade the ram memory in this computer.

This statement is based upon the fact that the Dell Dimension 8200 ships with 128MB's of ram memory.
(Makes it a pretty slow computer. Rdram or not)

The average cost to install, for example, 1GB of ram memory is OUTLANDISH! (Not shouting)

Example 1:

http://www.4allmemory.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.memorySearch&model_id=24927

Example 2:

http://www.pcmemorystore.com/Dell-Dimension-8200-ram.htm

For about another $100 you can buy a pretty decent new desktop computer, that will run the one you have in circles.

Just my thoughts.

try to Change the RAM

This (4th)link should answer all your questions. If you enter your service tag number Dell can help more You can also get help from where you buy the memory it's not that hard..I like the first link to find out what memory to buy. I like the second link for pricing. Please rate me mysleuth

http://www.memory-up.com/default.aspx

http://dealnews.com/memory/

http://www.ask.com/web?q=how+to+install+ram&search=search&qsrc=0&o=0&l=dir

http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/product_support/product_support_central?~ck=ln&c=us&cs=19&l=en&lnki=0&s=dhs&SystemID=DIM_PNT_P4_4550