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2GB kit (1GBx2), Ballistix 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-6400, NON-ECC,
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.3 stars
(based on 26 reviews)
91% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Easy to install(21), Fast(11), Increases speed(8), Reliable(14)
Best Uses:
Back-up(3), Increased performance(13), Multimedia(8), Multiple desktop applications(13)
Describe Yourself:
Casual user(12), Power user(14)
Primary use:
Business(4), Personal(21)
 
Good price [...]
By emilioVerified Purchaser from Philadelphia, PA on 2/26/2011
Pros:
Fast, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Increased Performance
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

A good quqlity product.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Improved computer speed
By StonewallVerified Purchaser from Orlando, Fl on 2/1/2011
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast, Scan to ID correct chip
Best Uses:
Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

Appreciated the scan of the computer to properly identify the memory chip needed for my computer.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Product
By DuckVerified Purchaser from Chambersburg, PA on 2/1/2011
Pros:
Works Great
Best Uses:
Increased Performance, Needed more memory
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal

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

I needed additional memory so I could upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7. This memory allowed me to upgrade with the results being a much faster and dependable computer. Thanks Crucial.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Correct Recomendation
By CobraVerified Purchaser from Lincoln on 1/17/2011
Pros:
Correct for System, Easy To Install, INCREASED SPEED
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Increased Performance
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

Crucial to all the guess work out of the RAM purchase. I plugged in the model number, instantly got a recommendation and made a purchase.[...] installed easily and increased my computers performance.

 
Works great!
By College Answer GuyVerified Purchaser from Oklahoma on 1/1/2011
Pros:
Easy To Install, Increases Speed, Video was helpful
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Business

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

installation video was helpful. made the computer much faster.

 
Dell 8400 memory
By Easy Lifestyle REVerified Purchaser from Newburgh, NY on 9/28/2010
Pros:
Fast, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Increased Performance, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

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Ballistix is Quality One!
By PCTechmanVerified Purchaser from Stony Brook. NY on 3/11/2010
Pros:
Increases Speed, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Increased Performance, Multimedia, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

I use Ballistix when available for upgrades in my work at a large university and as well for private clients...

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
The devil is in the details
By HowardVerified Purchaser from Cherry Hill, NJ on 3/1/2010
Pros:
Easy To Install
Cons:
No Instructions Included
Best Uses:
Increased Performance, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

Once I determined (without instructions) that the new Crucial memory should go into slots 1,3 there where no issues. [...]

 
No Issues - Faster Computer
By NeetsVerified Purchaser from Richmond, VA on 1/12/2010
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast
Best Uses:
Increased Performance
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

I used it to increase the memory for an older computer. It was easy to install and have had no issues.

 
Helped me greatly
By SloJoeVerified Purchaser from Sarasota, FL on 1/11/2010
Pros:
Fast, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Increased Performance, Multimedia, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

Brought my 8400 back to life, wish I had done this years ago.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Immediate, significant performance jump
By FossilfuelVerified Purchaser from Denver, CO on 1/4/2010
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast
Best Uses:
Increased Performance
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

Installed these two 1GB DIMMs in Dell Dimension 8400 series that was configured with 1 GB in two 512K DIMMs, resulting in a new total of 3GB RAM. I note an immediate improvement in speed of nearly all operations, including booting up. Installation was quite simple and required no tools and approximately three minutes. This is a high-value performance improvement.

 
Great value
By RichVerified Purchaser from New Jersey on 8/24/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Increases Speed, Reliable Performance
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

Worked as described. I can't honestly say if there was an increase in speed or not as it was installed in a very new build that I hadn't spent a lot of time with before adding the new memory. However, the machine is humming along very nicely.

 
Great Product... Great Service!!!
By Chi-HustlerVerified Purchaser from MA on 8/7/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Increases Speed, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Increased Performance, Multimedia, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal

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

I added the memory (2 Gb) to my system which only had 1 Gb. Its seems to have help my system a little bit. Thanks.

 
Did the job at a good price
By knowhaVerified Purchaser from Bloomington MN on 7/13/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Increases Speed, Reliable Performance
Cons:
Unable to utilize all
Best Uses:
In 64 bit os
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

This definately increases performance, but is not fully realized unless you have a 64 bit operating system. Having a 32 bit OS, my system was only able to recognize 3 gigs. despite having installed 4.[...] Their system scanner made my memory decision extremely simple and error free. The prices are also very good. I would recomend this site to everyone.

 
memory kit - great
By StoyVerified Purchaser from Memphis, TN on 5/26/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Increases Speed
Best Uses:
Increased Performance
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

I just put in the computer.

 
Physical Memory Dump
By SamVerified Purchaser from Kirkland, WA on 4/25/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Increases Speed
Cons:
Unreliable Performance
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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

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.

 
it works!
By ReinVerified Purchaser from Iowa on 4/3/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Increases Speed, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Increased Performance
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

easy and cheap way to speed up your machine

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
I always buy memory from Crucial
By angryMOFOVerified Purchaser from Los Angeles, CA on 3/30/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Reliable Performance
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

I replaced my Dell Dimension 8400 RAM with memory from Crucial. Crucial's website helps you determine what memory you need and what your computer is capable of. Everything went smooth, [...]so far so good.

 
Good Stuff
By PuddinVerified Purchaser from Louisiana on 3/13/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install
Best Uses:
Increased Performance, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

Speeds things up siginificantly.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Nice Product!!!!!
By Blu Phi........U Know!!!Verified Reviewer from St. Louis, MO on 2/10/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Back Up, Multimedia, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

Item worked perfectly!!! I followed the exact instructions of the review below this one for my Home Dell Dimension 8400; Intel Pentium 4 CPU 3.20GHz and it worked even better than expected. My computer recognized the upgrade to 4096 MG (4 GB) from 1024 MG (1 GB) immediately although my system is a 32-bit and can only see 3.3GB's of it.

 
Great Buy. Great Product.
By NaturalHausVerified Purchaser from Mechanicsville, VA on 2/3/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Back Up, Multimedia, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

Upgrading to 4096 MG (4 GB) from 1024 MG (1 GB) really helped my PC to run smoothly. Multiple applications and Windows that are opened at the same time are no problems with this upgrade. After you install the new RAM, your CPU does take time to adjust and learn. I would advise to put a load on the new memory (disk clean up, defrag, full virus scan, etc....) so it can adjust. Not at the same time but you know what I mean. After that, let it fly. Easy to install was a plus.

 
I recommend this product
By NaturalHausVerified Reviewer from Mechanicsville, VA, USA on 1/31/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Back Up, Multimedia, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

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 1024 MB (1 Ghz) but upgraded to 4000 MB (4GHz....4 slots with 1 MB per slot) - total memory 4096 MB. Install was quick and easy. After installing the new RAM and a cold start booting of the CPU, OS asked if new memory is installed. Just say yes or continue. It does take a few minutes for the CPU to adjust or learn (5 to 10 minutes) to the new RAM and display. I would recommend after 10 - 15 minutes to put a load on the new RAM (Defrag, Disk Clean up, full scan for virus, etc.) so the OS will accept it and adjust. Overall very pleased and would recommend upgrading the RAM. Thank you Crucial.com for your online download scan and recommendations to attack this problem. Upgrading to more RAM speed helps me to perform to the max. Able to open multiple windows while streaming music/video is always a plus. No cons here from what I see. 2GB kit (1GBx2), Ballistix 240-pin DIMM was a great investment.

 
Video editing without hangups.
By EdVerified Purchaser from Penn Valley, CA on 1/12/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast
Best Uses:
Multimedia, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

I edit video for a local access TV Station, using Avid Liquid Edition 7.2. Although the software specs say that 1 gigabyte of memory is adequate, I increased my output by at least 50% by going to faster and more ram. I now am able to have several graphics programs (audio editing, keying, and Explorer for example) open on the desktop at the same time, and still not have problems with rendering my video. Four gigs are definately better than one.

 
Awsome
By ThronxVerified Reviewer from USA on 12/23/2008
Pros:
Easy To Install, Fast, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Multimedia, Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

I've own this memory for over a year. I wanted to wait to write this review just to see how it would adapt to the new drivers to hardware and software. It's still very fast, my computer loads up very quickly. But...the downfall of the ballistix and mfg computers: They will only work up to a certain frequency. Mine only registered 533mhz not the full 800MHZ.

Here's what I have at home:
Dell 8400
P4 3.2ghz HT
2Gb Ballistix
256mb GeForce 8600 GTS

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
do not buy
By aVerified Purchaser from las vegas nv on 10/16/2008
Pros:
Easy To Install
Cons:
Not compatible with dell
Best Uses:
Nut cracker
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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

Not compatible with dell dimension 8400 pc would not even complete start up process processor fan span like crazy

Crucial Response: Thank you for your review. These modules are made to run at 2.0V. If they are not, they may fail. Please call our Technical Support Department @ 1-800-336-8896 for assisstance.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
OK
By DaveVerified Purchaser from Australia on 10/14/2008
Pros:
Easy To Install, Reliable Performance
Cons:
Slow Transfer
Best Uses:
Multiple desktop applications
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

I don't think that it is as fast as advertised. Even going from 512mb to 4Gb, I don't seem to have noticed a great difference in processing speed.

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