Anyone ever seen red RAM before?

**Bear** · 12-26-2012, 08:36 AM

Originally Posted by jghilino

yea bear thats the first of many auctions nasa had, its sad that weve reached the point where we cant fund a space program anymore and all the satellites going up are contracted out to the lowest bidder

i have been seeing alot of sgi systems hitting the scrap market latley

This was well before NASA closing, I had been buying computer lots from there quite some time. I once had a formidable collection of INDYs, which I parted out before moving in early 07. I had half a dozen of these, and a number of 320s too. This 540, an OCTANE, 2 INDYs, 2 "huge" CRT SGI monitors, and a few boxes of old parts was all the SGI stuff that made the move with me (I still haven't gone through all them boxes)

These are not an easy item to ship, I shipped several complete units, and I believe the shipping cost alone was in the $40-$50 range. And the packaging was a real challenge. Actually I've had this listed on CL for a fraction of what a refurbishing company asks for theirs. without so much as a nibble, and it's actually got a much better configuration(including all 4 CPUs)

**LarryB** · 12-26-2012, 08:39 AM

Originally Posted by gustavus

HP workstations, installed in pairs the cover is made from aluminum

Thanx Gus, so do you remove those Alu caps when you sell those ECC's sticks or leave 'em on bud?

lb

**Bear** · 12-26-2012, 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by LarryB

Oh WoW Bear, now to me, THAT right there, is a beautiful sight! Thank you for sharing this delightful group of high-tech ex-NASA computer parts with us all. So we add some history, and how you got 'em like ya did, and there my metal hunt'n friend, is one of the big reasons I'm even on this forum. It's like, an awesome instant whack of inbound, totally verified, knowledge that I can bank or bet on now.

My single little stick of red RAM, means WAY more to me now Bear, because of your help with my original query.

Now, a perchance question friend. My stick, a DDR400, has 16 chips on it @512 Mg and has the brand "Eudar" printed on each of them. So, would yours be the same manufacturer maybe? What would the odd's be on that eh.

lb

Thanks LB, I considered digging one out of the socket for a better shot, but, it was late and this wasn't easy to get to. I used a flashlight to find my way to it, and simply stuck the camera in for a closer look. I'll check today and see how difficult it could be to pull a stick for better shot. I'm afraid this machine came out as SGI was beginning to leave the high grade/ high performance MIPS CPU, made in USA machines behind, so it could possibly be Tiawan, but only a true inspection will tell. I still like to think "not China" though ; )

**LarryB** · 12-26-2012, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by LarryB

Thanx JG. So, does that mean you have used them and weren't pleased or that you just don't dig aftermarket stuff in general?

lb

Hmmm, I'm still not sure what your take is on these units jghilino. ie bad chinese or good nasa? Seems you mentioned to Bear that he might wanna keep that suff?

lb

**LarryB** · 12-26-2012, 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by Bear

Thanks LB, I considered digging one out of the socket for a better shot, but, it was late and this wasn't easy to get to. I used a flashlight to find my way to it, and simply stuck the camera in for a closer look. I'll check today and see how difficult it could be to pull a stick for better shot. I'm afraid this machine came out as SGI was beginning to leave the high grade/ high performance MIPS CPU, made in USA machines behind, so it could possibly be Tiawan, but only a true inspection will tell. I still like to think "not China" though ; )

OooRaaa, now that was a passel of extra exercise fo sho bro. Much appreciated.

I checked mine in the pic above, I read "ES56D08BTP-5 and 0344TWN" so I'm figuring the TWN on them, is indeed the big T as you suggested.

So I'm of course, jacked now to see (if it ain't too tough on ya.

to find out, what's what, if you do pull them beautiful puppies out of there friend.

lb

**Bear** · 12-26-2012, 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by LarryB

Hmmm, I'm still not sure what your take is on these units jghilino. ie bad chinese or good nasa? Seems you mentioned to Bear that he might wanna keep that suff?

lb

I got mixed up on that too, LB, as I was making replies. Actually it was Gus that said keep it or send it to him.

Gus, that shipping I referred to was around 05, and TN to Cali. It could possibly be astronomical now to Canada. I have truthfully considered tearing this behemoth down, due to lack of interest on CL, and my lack of interest in restarting on Ebay

**Bear** · 12-26-2012, 10:39 AM

Here ya are, Larry

Good ol Made in U.S.of A.! 1998 ; )

**jghilino** · 12-26-2012, 11:05 AM

those sgi boards / parts usually have good resale value, makes good ebay fodder

**billygoat** · 12-26-2012, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by CarolinaEwaste

Ahhh so Its the stuff you buy after you leave the market. Gotcha

If I got it right, aftermarket refers to components made by companies other than the original manufacturer.

**LarryB** · 12-26-2012, 05:49 PM

Well there ya go I guess eh, all cleared up now.

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