PC Problems

maka_2

Hi all
i have a little problem i have my main computer that is used for everything,but i also have to flatbed computers that were my works old ones. can i take out the memory and the ram and what ever else i need and add it all to my main computer to make it quicker and have more memory.
Or is this a hard job and im i best saving abit of money and sending them to a computer shop i assume computer shops can get pricey hence me wanting to do the job myself.
thank you

zacspeed_2

maka wrote:

can i take out the memory and the ram

Memory is RAM. This seems to be a common mistake - Hard drives & memory often get confused. Hard drives are where data is stored long term (phsiycal memory). System memory (virtual memory) is used as by your system to ensure everything runs smoothly!
So, in response to your question, it depends what type of virtual memory they use, if your older machines are using SDRAM or EDO, & your main one is running DDR, then no - you haven't a snowballs chance in hell of using it.
With regards to your older hard drives, you shouldn't have too much problems hooking them up as slaves (make sure you scan them for viruses first though).

Wombat

Just to add that removing/inserting RAM boards is an easy job.

Usually it's just a case of pushing the 2 clips holding the boards outwards (one at each end of the board), then pulling the board out of its socket. Ensure the clips on the new socket are opened outwards, push the board home into the slot and close the clips so that they click into the cutouts on the ends of the RAM board.

Of course, you need to ensure that the RAM from your laptops is suitable for your PC. With a bit of luck the type/size etc. is either printed on the RAM board or on a sticky label which you can read after removal.

The other 2 things to ensure are that you don't damage the chips with an electrostatic charge (ground yourself by holding the metal frame of the PC for a couple of seconds before handling any components), and that you orientate the boards correctly (ensure that the slots in the bottom edge of the board line up with the pegs in the socket).