VS3100m40 RAM?

From: Peter C. Wallace <pcw_at_mesanet.com>
Date: Fri May 24 12:47:48 2002

On Fri, 24 May 2002, Robert F Schaefer wrote:

> > On Fri, 24 May 2002, Robert F Schaefer wrote:
> >
> >> What kind of RAM do I need for an m40? Is it the same as the m38/m48?
> >> I've got 16MB in mine now, but I'd like to take that up to the max if
> >> I get a chance.
> >>
> >>
> >
> > Yes, 3100/30/38/40/48 use the same RAM. Same motherboard too, the
> > (3|4)8 models are a little faster...
>
> Ok. Was the $10 that boardset went for on epay a good deal, or are 16MB
> boards easy to find? I'm assuming I have a 12MB board, since I have a
> total of 16MB.

Probably an OK price, though if you're lucky(?) you may find a whole 3100 for
less than that (though shipping would be more)

>
> Also, any other differences between the [34]0 and the [34]8 besides clock
> sped? Different fab process, or can I overclock my VAXStation just like a
> PC?

        Clock speed is the main difference. I've heard (but never developed
the ambition to check) that the 30/40 models have slower cache memory than the
38/48s, and yes, people have succesfully overclocked them. Then again, if you
want PC reliability, no need to overclock the VAX, just get a PC...

>
> Thanks!
>
> >
> > Peter Wallace
>
> Bob
>
>


Peter Wallace
Received on Fri May 24 2002 - 12:47:48 BST