Memory upgrade

scaldyflash

Hi,
I've just done a scan via 'Crucial memory' to see what my PC memory could be upgraded to. they say I can upgrade to 2gb but they want to charge £70.48. I'm currently on 512mb. Does anyone know if I can get the memory upgrde cheaper elsewhere. this is the blurb Crucial listed:

• Maximum Memory Capacity: 2048MB
• Currently Installed Memory: 512MB
• Available Memory Slots: 0
• Number of Banks: 2
• Dual Channel Support: No
• CPU Manufacturer: AuthenticAMD
• CPU Family: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2100+ Model 6, Stepping 2
• CPU Speed: 1737 MHz
• Memory configurations for Windows 95/98/ME with greater than 256MB, require adjusting the Vcache settings as outlined by Microsoft article Q108079.

Q: Will my system recognize the maximum upgrade?
A: Possibly
How much memory your Windows OS will recognize depends on which version of Windows you are running. 32-bit versions of Windows will see (and utilize) only 3GB or 3.5GB. To utilize more memory, install a 64-bit version of your OS. More information about OS memory maximums can be found at http://www.crucial.com/kb/answer.aspx?qid=4251.

Q: What memory goes into my computer, and can I mix speeds?
A: DDR memory with support for DDR PC3200,DDR PC2700 speeds.
Because DDR memory is backward-compatible, you can safely upgrade your system with any of the guaranteed-compatible DDR speeds listed below, even if your manual calls for PC1600 or PC2100 speeds.

Q: How much memory can my computer handle?
A: 2048MB.
Adding the maximum amount of memory will improve performance and help extend the useful life of your system as you run increasingly demanding software applications in the future.

Q: Do I have to install matching pairs?
A: No.
No, you can install modules one at a time, and you can mix different densities of modules in your computer. But if your computer supports dual-channel memory configurations, you should install in identical pairs (preferably in kits) for optimal performance.

Q: Does my computer support dual-channel memory?
A: No.
Your system does not support dual channel.

Q: Does my computer support ECC memory?
A: Yes.
Your system supports ECC. You can put non-ECC modules into an ECC system, but be sure not to mix ECC and non-ECC modules within a system. Install the same type of modules that are already in your system.



Many thanks for any advice in advance.

Scaldy

vyseyboy

How about one or two of these:

http://funkygiraffe.co.uk/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage-ask.tpl&product_id=25&category_id=29&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1

or

http://funkygiraffe.co.uk/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage-ask.tpl&product_id=24&category_id=29&keyword=1gb+pc2700&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1

Note the blurb at the bottom of the first (cheaper) one... High Density memory is less compatible, and generally to be avoided.

Loaner is right. You have 2 x 256Mb as it is, so it you swap one of them for 1024Mb, total 1280Mb, you'd probably see the same performance increase as with buying two sticks. total 2048Mb.

GunJack

Don't know what you were looking at OP, but a 1GB stick of DDR will cost you £26 from crucial......see link....

http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/listmodule/DDR/list.html

stick one of these in along with one of youe existing 256MB, gives you 1.25 GB.

scaldyflash

GunJack wrote: »

Don't know what you were looking at OP, but a 1GB stick of DDR will cost you £26 from crucial......see link....

http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/listmodule/DDR/list.html

stick one of these in along with one of youe existing 256MB, gives you 1.25 GB.

Hi,

I was quoted £70.48 for the 2gb upgrade, maybe it loads the price after doing a system scan, don't know mate !

aliEnRIK

scaldyflash wrote: »

Hi,

I was quoted £70.48 for the 2gb upgrade, maybe it loads the price after doing a system scan, don't know mate !

Maybe you accidentally checked it TWICE (doubling the price?)
Goto the 'checkout' and see how many your actually buying.

Donnie

Actually, the OP is correct. Crucial has, I have no idea if correctly, recommended ECC RAM which is more expensive at 35.24 per 1GB stick.

Does the OP need ECC memory? That appears unusual, as it mainly used in Servers, not home PCs.

Another example of why you should not put too much trust in Crucial.

If you are just going to buy one(and it is for a PC, not a laptop), you can also look here. 17.99 including delivery.