DKB Mongoose Ram Module

Nightshft · 16 February 2020, 05:49

I've got a DKB Mongoose and I want to buy it some RAM.

Info says that the 72 pin SIMM socket accepts 128 MB of EDO (and maybe PS/2) Ram. I am looking for a 32MB module.

The Ram I find on ebay is
- most of the time double sided
- some are with parity, some are without
- most have a timing of 60ns
- some state an organisation of 8Mx32, some state nothing.

Will all of them work? I guess most of them do, but I'm not sure.
Especially I'm not sure if it's better to choose with or without parity.

Kin Hell · 17 February 2020, 18:01

I'm using a double Sided 32Mb Simm in my Mongoose without issue.

I have a spare Kingston 60ns 32Mb SIMM somewhere if you're interested, though you might be better off buying on your Continent to save shipping?

Nightshft · 17 February 2020, 22:39

Already ordered a module (Mitsubishi, double sided, no parity). Hope it works, will report. Thanks nevertheless

Kin Hell · 19 February 2020, 11:38

Should be fine. - Best for now.

Nightshft · 21 February 2020, 00:02

Received the module today, it works absolutely fine. Card has 32MB now (and I also added a FPU a few weeks ago). Love this small upgrades

Details of the Ram for future reference or anybody else considering:
72pin Edo Ram, 5V, 60ns, Structure: 8Mx32, double sided, no parity

Edit: Looks like it's important to choose 5V and not 3.3V modules.

Kin Hell · 22 February 2020, 11:53

Nightshft · 22 February 2020, 13:41

And THANKS for your help Kin!!

Btw, I always thought these cards are picky about Ram Modules. Looks like they are not. Also learned that 64MB modules are much more rare and pricey than 16 or 32MB.

Kin Hell · 22 February 2020, 17:29

No worries fella & glad you're sorted.

Being able to address 128Mb on a single Slot is in the same territory as the Phase 5 Blizzard Cards & DKB always liked to try & do things right.

I'll be pimping mine to 128Mb when the time is right.

Nightshft · 22 February 2020, 19:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kin Hell

...DKB always liked to try & do things right.

Yeah, it's a fine card.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kin Hell

I'll be pimping mine to 128Mb when the time is right.

Really? The 64MB Modules i see on ebay.de cost about 120€

But wait... now i see: the 128MB modules aren't so expensive, only the 64MB currently sold at ebay.de are... Hah that's interesting - current price peak.

Kin Hell · 23 February 2020, 10:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightshft

Yeah, it's a fine card.

Really? The 64MB Modules i see on ebay.de cost about 120€

But wait... now i see: the 128MB modules aren't so expensive, only the 64MB currently sold at ebay.de are... Hah that's interesting - current price peak.

Back in the Day of the A4000D, a 4Mb Single Sided 70ns SIMM would set you back £160.00.

Kin Hell · 28 February 2020, 11:49

@ Nightshft

Searching eBay for 128MB 72pin SIMM

I found some 128MB SIMMS in California for £18.40.

Shipping is a staggering £23.25 with an additional item costing £0.39

Are you interested in going halves on a couple of Units? - Would work out approximately £30 each plus the shipping cost for one unit from Austria to UK or vise versa.

Nightshft · 28 February 2020, 22:58

Hi Kin,
no thanks, I'm happy with my 32MB module. Don't need more.
Good luck!

Kin Hell · 29 February 2020, 11:37

No worries & just a thought.

Nightshft · 07 March 2020, 14:30

So I guess FPM Ram with parity would work too?

'Samsung KMM53616000BKG-6'

Kin Hell · 08 March 2020, 14:41

I'd be surprised if you had any issues.

16 February 2020, 05:49	#1
Nightshft Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Austria Posts: 617	DKB Mongoose Ram Module I've got a DKB Mongoose and I want to buy it some RAM. Info says that the 72 pin SIMM socket accepts 128 MB of EDO (and maybe PS/2) Ram. I am looking for a 32MB module. The Ram I find on ebay is - most of the time double sided - some are with parity, some are without - most have a timing of 60ns - some state an organisation of 8Mx32, some state nothing. Will all of them work? I guess most of them do, but I'm not sure. Especially I'm not sure if it's better to choose with or without parity.

17 February 2020, 18:01	#2
Kin Hell 0ld0r Git Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 1,570	I'm using a double Sided 32Mb Simm in my Mongoose without issue. I have a spare Kingston 60ns 32Mb SIMM somewhere if you're interested, though you might be better off buying on your Continent to save shipping? Last edited by Kin Hell; 17 February 2020 at 18:16.

21 February 2020, 00:02	#5
Nightshft Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Austria Posts: 617	Received the module today, it works absolutely fine. Card has 32MB now (and I also added a FPU a few weeks ago). Love this small upgrades Details of the Ram for future reference or anybody else considering: 72pin Edo Ram, 5V, 60ns, Structure: 8Mx32, double sided, no parity Edit: Looks like it's important to choose 5V and not 3.3V modules. Last edited by Nightshft; 29 February 2020 at 01:25. Reason: additional info

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17 February 2020, 22:39	#3
Nightshft Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Austria Posts: 617	Already ordered a module (Mitsubishi, double sided, no parity). Hope it works, will report. Thanks nevertheless

19 February 2020, 11:38	#4
Kin Hell 0ld0r Git Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 1,570	Should be fine. - Best for now.

22 February 2020, 11:53	#6
Kin Hell 0ld0r Git Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 1,570

22 February 2020, 13:41	#7
Nightshft Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Austria Posts: 617	And THANKS for your help Kin!! Btw, I always thought these cards are picky about Ram Modules. Looks like they are not. Also learned that 64MB modules are much more rare and pricey than 16 or 32MB.

22 February 2020, 17:29	#8
Kin Hell 0ld0r Git Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 1,570	No worries fella & glad you're sorted. Being able to address 128Mb on a single Slot is in the same territory as the Phase 5 Blizzard Cards & DKB always liked to try & do things right. I'll be pimping mine to 128Mb when the time is right.

28 February 2020, 11:49	#11
Kin Hell 0ld0r Git Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 1,570	@ Nightshft Searching eBay for 128MB 72pin SIMM I found some 128MB SIMMS in California for £18.40. Shipping is a staggering £23.25 with an additional item costing £0.39 Are you interested in going halves on a couple of Units? - Would work out approximately £30 each plus the shipping cost for one unit from Austria to UK or vise versa.

28 February 2020, 22:58	#12
Nightshft Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Austria Posts: 617	Hi Kin, no thanks, I'm happy with my 32MB module. Don't need more. Good luck!

29 February 2020, 11:37	#13
Kin Hell 0ld0r Git Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 1,570	No worries & just a thought.

07 March 2020, 14:30	#14
Nightshft Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Austria Posts: 617	So I guess FPM Ram with parity would work too? 'Samsung KMM53616000BKG-6'

08 March 2020, 14:41	#15
Kin Hell 0ld0r Git Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 1,570	I'd be surprised if you had any issues.

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