Dell OptiPlex 320 (Minitower, Desktop) Memory Upgrades

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  • Your Dell System

    About your Dell OptiPlex

    Standard Configuration for Dell OptiPlex 320 (Minitower, Desktop)

    • What type of memory do I need?

      Your Dell OptiPlex uses PC2-5300 type memory.

    • What is the maximum amount of memory that I can add?

      Your Dell OptiPlex can support up to 4GB of memory. For optimal performance install the maximum amount of memory in each socket.

    • How much memory does my system have now?

      Your system comes standard with 512MB of RAM. If you have upgraded your system then you may have a different amount.

    What are banks and sockets?

    A bank is a group of memory sockets. A socket is where a memory module is inserted. A bank can have one or more sockets.

    One or more of the sockets in your system is already filled with memory. When you upgrade your system, you can either add memory to one of the open sockets and/or remove memory from a filled socket and replace it with a higher capacity memory module.

    How many banks and sockets does my Dell have?

    Your Dell OptiPlex 320 (Minitower, Desktop) has 2 banks of 1 socket each for a total of 2 memory sockets.

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    Bank 1

    Sockets 1

    Bank 2

    Sockets 2

    Is there anything else I should consider prior to upgrading my Dell OptiPlex memory?

    *We recommend you upgrade your computer to the latest BIOS revision prior to upgrading your memory.

    If mixing speeds, the computer will run at the slowest speed detected.

    Modules must be purchased and installed in pairs for dual channel performance.

    How do I know that ETC memory will work with my system?

    ETC tests each RAM module to ensure compatiblity with your Dell system. The memory modules listed above are guaranteed to work in your Dell OptiPlex 320 (Minitower, Desktop).

  • Customer Reviews
    june
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    I wanted to upgrade my computer and needed more memory. I did a search and found this item from your company. I was very clear on you site about which to order. I received it right away and the explaination made it so easy for me to install and it works very well

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    Mike

    Excellent service

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    Mike recommends this product.

    I purchased 2GB of RAM using EDGE website. The transaction went smooth and I received the product in excellent condition on time.

    Looks like professional company. Keep on the good job.

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    jay
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    GREAT SERVICE!!

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    jay recommends this product.

    ram worked perfectly in my dell E520 fast shipping and great customer service.

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    Daniel Langstraat

    RAM worked without a hitch.

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    Daniel Langstraat recommends this product.

    I got exactly what I needed and didn't have to wait long for it to arrive. Once installed into my computer the extra RAM worked without a hitch.

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    Lisa B. Ruby

    works great

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    Lisa B. Ruby recommends this product.

    Great experience. I popped the memory I purchased into my notebook and it works great. Price was good ordering was easy it was easy to find what was compatible with my notebook and product was received in expected time-frame. Thanks!

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  • Memory FAQs

    General questions about upgrading memory

    • What is memory?

      Memory or RAM is a piece of hardware in your computer that holds software applications that you are working on. It serves as temporary working space between your computer’s hard drive and CPU.

    • Why add memory to my computer?

      Adding memory will improve your computer’s performance. Specifically, it will speed up opening new applications, running multiple applications at once, and switching between software applications (multi-tasking).

    • How does additional memory improve performance?

      One task that additional memory speeds up is opening a new software application. Let’s take this as an example. When you open a new application on your computer, your computer’s CPU fetches the application from the hard drive and stores it in RAM memory. It stores it in RAM because RAM is very fast relative to the hard drive. When RAM gets full, and you open a new application then the CPU needs to kick out one of your open applications, put it back on the slow hard drive, fetch the new application from the hard drive, and place the new application in RAM. Basically, it swaps the applications.

      This game of swapping wastes time. Ideally, your computer could have an infinite amount of RAM. Then your CPU would fetch an application once from the hard drive, save it into RAM, and never need to kick out another application. There is no such thing as infinite RAM, but you can max out the RAM on your computer by adding the maximum amount of memory to each socket.

    • How do I max out the memory on my system?

      To max out your RAM memory, add the maximum amount of memory to each memory socket. To find out how much RAM each socket can support, divide the system maximum RAM amount by the total number of sockets in your system.

      For example, if your system maximum RAM is 2GB, and your system has 2 total sockets then the maximum amount each socket can support is 1GB. If one of the sockets is already filled then you can always remove the existing module and replace it with a higher capacity module.

    • Will adding memory void my warranty?

      No. The 1975 Magnusson-Moss Act prevents OEM manufacturers from disqualifying a warranty when 3rd party memory is used. For more details, please see the Magnuson-Moss Act.

    • What is memory speed?

      Memory speed refers to the amount of time that memory (RAM) takes to put data into its memory or send it out. Your device’s memory will have an upper limit on the speed at which it can operate.

    • What is a memory kit?

      A memory kit is a number of memory modules sold as a unit or a kit. For example, a 1GB memory kit will contain two 512MB modules. This is written as (2x512MB).

  • Installation Help

    Video Demonstrations

    Watch Video Desktop Memory Installation (General)
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    General Installation Guides

    Choose the appropriate installation guide or see our How To Install Computer Memory Guide.

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    Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) is one of the major issues of damaging memory modules. Learn how you can avoid this by reading our Memory Handling Guide.

  • Why ETC?

    Why choose ETC for your memory upgrades?

    ETC Memory Upgrades for the Dell OptiPlex 320 (Minitower, Desktop) are engineered to exact OEM specifications. ETC guarantees 100% performance and compatibility with your Dell OptiPlex 320 (Minitower, Desktop).

    • 100% Guaranteed Compatibility
    • Manufactured to Exact Dell OptiPlex RAM OEM Specifications
    • Toll-Free Technical Support
    • Lifetime Warranty
    • Free Ground Shipping on Orders over $50

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