What RAM should I buy for upgrade pls ?

christopher_h

Hi,

I'd like to buy another 512 RAM card for PC (taking it to 1Mb Ram), but I'm not sure if I need a certain type ?

Any pointers as to type and price pls.

Cheers.

Chris

banger9365

how old is your pc

aliasojo

Consider going to http://www.crucial.com/

There is an automatic memory advisor tool which will help you hopefully.

christopher_h

Hey u guys are great :beer:

PC is 18 months old. Win XP, 2.5 gig speed, 512 RAM size

I went to that site 'alias' and downloaded the scan software (don't u just luurrve tinternet)......it told me I currently have 'Non-Parity' DDR PC2700 (whatever that means).

I only have one slot free so maybe I'll go for 1 gig making a total of 1.5 Gig RAM or should I stick with 512 Mb in the second slot :huh:

And now the real reason for being here.....where do I get the best price

Chris

pin

While not the cheapest, I would buy with Crucial. They offer excellent cust services and will get the RAM sent out by special delivery as part of the price. If you buy using Quidco, Rpoints, etc you will get some % off. There are also several discount vouchers floating around for Crucial.

aliasojo

Agree with pin. Not the cheapest but definately good service and quality memory. I live in the back of beyond and they delivered to me extremely quickly.

Aftersales service is good too, so if you have a problem installing or any query then they're happy to help in my experience.

Look in the Vouchers Board further down for discount codes.

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/search.html?searchid=3138077

christopher_h

By the way guys, that scan I did said my 'Front side speed bus' was 133Mhz......any idea what that is.......does that seem low to anyone :huh:

Edit: Just emailed Quidco this......

Dear Quidco,
I wanted to buy a memory upgrade for my pc and just tried this link from your site to get 7% back at Crucial Technology http://www.quidco.com/visit/1585/CJ/cashback/ and it redirected to a page that wouldn't display here: http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-1699685-10401721?SID=24582

Please advise.

PS: I haven't already been to the 'Crucial' website so there was no need to delete my cookies.

banger9365

you can always try some 512MB Corsair Value Select DDR333 PC2700
http://www.cclonline.com/product-info.asp?product_id=1293&category_id=107&manufacturer_id=0

christopher_h

banger9365 wrote:

you can always try some 512MB Corsair Value Select DDR333 PC2700
http://www.cclonline.com/product-info.asp?product_id=1293&category_id=107&manufacturer_id=0

Thanks 'Banger', I had a look, nice price but noticed these specs: 512MB Corsair Value Select DDR400 PC3200

I think my RAM is PC2700 so will there be a conflict :huh:

T4i

christopher_h wrote:

Thanks 'Banger', I had a look, nice price but noticed these specs: 512MB Corsair Value Select DDR400 PC3200

I think my RAM is PC2700 so will there be a conflict :huh:

This would be fine, just means your RAM would be running slower than its max speed.

christopher_h

T4i wrote:

This would be fine, just means your RAM would be running slower than its max speed.

Ooh don't like the sound of that T4i

How can I get my max speed :huh: