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How do I find out about really old computer parts?

I recently pulled apart a computer my parents owned and tried to find out info for the RAM but there is no references to any parts please help me.

Usually there is a model number/part number on the part. Sometimes it is hard to tell. When I worked at a computer manufacturer, I remember going through this box of video cards where there would be two alphanumeric numbers on it, and one would come up on a google search, the other wouldn't. From that I could determine what kind of card it was.

Any internet site still selling the product, means it is worth something, so you should be able to search for it. I remember finding 2MB and 4MB video cards. They are probably worth more their weight in silicon and copper then what kind of video output they have (most on-board video processor are at least 16MB).

Not drag out a conversation on video cards... If the RAM is worth anything, look for a number starting with PC (like PC 100, PC 133, PC 2400.. etc). Most hard drives make model numbers obvious...

If the computer is more than 10 years old, you may be better off recycling it.

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