yes it was taken out of a working compputer just recently like about a month ago becasue we upgraded the memory tp a 256 mb so if its the right chip your comp takes it should work
sure np if oyu need more help with deciding on this item or other PC technical problems you can ask Jaybone77 he's on lisita too and also can email him at pepperoniredd@aol.com he is my PC guy and has worked on 5 computers of mine and is great tech. he can tell you better then i can