upgrading my RAM

Nex0

0james0 wrote: »

Maximum Memory Capacity: 8192MB
Currently Installed Memory: 2GB
Available Memory Slots: 2
Number of Banks: 4
Dual Channel Support: Yes
CPU Manufacturer: AuthenticAMD
CPU Family: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5000+ Model 11, Stepping 2
CPU Speed: 2600 MHz

This is the spec from my PC, been looking around trying to find more ram to upgrade it. Was thinking of getting 2x 1GB sticks but not really sure which ones are compatable?

Anyone in the know that can recomend good, cheap ones?

Run the crucial checker as posted above in post 2.

0james0

ran it and it suggested its own RAM, wanted to have a shop around based on that but seeing if there were cheaper alternatives

Nex0

0james0 wrote: »

ran it and it suggested its own RAM, wanted to have a shop around based on that but seeing if there were cheaper alternatives

Well it will cause crucial do memory. :rolleyes:

What did it suggest and how much was it?

0james0

2GB kit (1GBx2), 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300 memory module

£24

Nex0

0james0 wrote: »

2GB kit (1GBx2), 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300 memory module

£24

If you want my advice id snap that up.

Crucial is good quality ram and comes with a lifetime warranty.

You might find some cheaper non branded stuff but I doubt it would be much cheaper and non branded memory is usually more trouble then its worth.

0james0

Nex0 wrote: »

If you want my advice id snap that up.

Crucial is good quality ram and comes with a lifetime warranty.

You might find some cheaper non branded stuff but I doubt it would be much cheaper and non branded memory is usually more trouble then its worth.

Nice one. I'll buy it now.

Is RAM easy to fit?! :rotfl:

MRC_2

0james0 wrote: »

2GB kit (1GBx2), 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300 memory module

£24

A better deal for you would be a price match with pcworld (sigh!). This:
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1413101897.1223241449@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccfgadeffmefldkcflgceggdhhmdgmk.0&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=417224&category_oid=-28477

Price matched with play.com this:
http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/5748724/PNY-PC5300-2GB-667MHz-DDR2-200pin-SoDIMM-Laptop-Memory/Product.html

So, about.. £16 for 2GB with 10 years warranty!

Nex0

MRC wrote: »

A better deal for you would be a price match with pcworld (sigh!). This:
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1413101897.1223241449@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccfgadeffmefldkcflgceggdhhmdgmk.0&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=417224&category_oid=-28477

Price matched with play.com this:
http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/5748724/PNY-PC5300-2GB-667MHz-DDR2-200pin-SoDIMM-Laptop-Memory/Product.html

So, about.. £16 for 2GB with 10 years warranty!

Yer great advice make the op by laptop memory for a computer in which it wouldn't actually fit.

GunJack

james - yes it is, but before you run off and order it, go through quidco as crucial offer around 7% casback if you buy throughquidco, would drop overall cost around £2...every little helps

0james0

MRC wrote: »

A better deal for you would be a price match with pcworld (sigh!). This:
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1413101897.1223241449@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccfgadeffmefldkcflgceggdhhmdgmk.0&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=417224&category_oid=-28477

Price matched with play.com this:
http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/5748724/PNY-PC5300-2GB-667MHz-DDR2-200pin-SoDIMM-Laptop-Memory/Product.html

So, about.. £16 for 2GB with 10 years warranty!

Great spot. Cheers

.... Now seriously, I'm assuming RAM is just a plug in job?

Just noticed play.com is out of stock. PC world it is....