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upgrading ram ????

andykolo
andykolo Posts: 178 Forumite
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upgrading ram there are so many types and sizes how do i find out what type to buy ?????
all views, comments and opinions are mine and i have the right to be wrong

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  • helen21_2
    helen21_2 Posts: 8,092 Forumite
    http://www.crucial.com/uk/ you can scan your system here
  • Cobi
    Cobi Posts: 54 Forumite
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    It's a bit of a nightmare - many of the RAM vendors have a guide on their website. This link reviews them all

    http://www.tomshardware.com/2006/03/24/navigating_the_memory_upgrade_jungle/
  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    andykolo wrote:
    upgrading ram there are so many types and sizes how do i find out what type to buy ?????

    Download PC Wizard and see exactly what you already have in your system and how many slots are free.

    ;)
    :doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:
  • electron_3
    electron_3 Posts: 439 Forumite
    espresso wrote:
    Download PC Wizard and see exactly what you already have in your system and how many slots are free.

    ;)

    I quite agree a very good program indeed, you may also try Belarc or Everest Home

    Belarc = Simplistic

    Everest = In Depth

    PC Wizard = In Depth and Simplistic
  • andykolo
    andykolo Posts: 178 Forumite
    i have DDR-SDRAM PC2100 on my pc now i guess i stay this type but increase the value to 1gb or 512mb ???? is this right ???
    all views, comments and opinions are mine and i have the right to be wrong
  • T4i
    T4i Posts: 1,845 Forumite
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    andykolo wrote:
    i have DDR-SDRAM PC2100 on my pc now i guess i stay this type but increase the value to 1gb or 512mb ???? is this right ???

    Yup. Make sure the motherboard supports the number of modules you need/want to install.
  • andykolo
    andykolo Posts: 178 Forumite
    my ram is 133 mhz and i can buy 266 mhz instead is this ok or should i stick with 133
    all views, comments and opinions are mine and i have the right to be wrong
  • -TangleFoot-
    -TangleFoot- Posts: 4,673 Forumite
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    andykolo wrote:
    my ram is 133 mhz and i can buy 266 mhz instead is this ok or should i stick with 133
    PC2100 DDR SDRAM is rated to operate at 133MHz. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise: it's only by virtue of their DDR-ness that they're considered to run any faster.
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