Dell PC needs memory upgrade ... HELP plz :)

nikki702

Hi I have had my dell PC for a few years now and I think the memory needs upgrading lol

2.8 ghz 512 MB RAM :eek::eek:

Someone advise me please on what memory to buy how much and wheres the cheapest

I run winxp

Thanks

davester

Laptop or Desktop?

And getting a 2 GB ram will be enough to give 2.5 GB.

nikki702

desktop

davester

Crucial website has a memory scanner which will tell you what type you need. Then look for 2 GB Ram crucial or kingston are the best brand, but for the exact recommendation we would need to know what type of memory you have.

davester

http://www.crucial.com/uk/systemscanner/index.aspx

nikki702

Currently installed memory:

256MB

256MB
DDR PC2700

Each memory slot can hold DDR PC2700,DDR PC3200 with a maximum of 1GB per slot.*

*Not to exceed manufacturer supported memory.

• Maximum Memory Capacity: 2048MB
• Currently Installed Memory: 512MB
• Available Memory Slots: 0
• Total Memory Slots: 2
• Dual Channel Support: Yes
• CPU Manufacturer: GenuineIntel
• CPU Family: Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.80GHz Model 3, Stepping 4
• CPU Speed: 2793 MHz
• If you receive a "Memory available limited to 256MB!" message after installing more than 256MB, enter BIOS and turn OS Install to OFF. Exit saving changes.Although the memory can be installed one module at a time, the best performance comes from using matched pairs of modules.

nikki702

thats what it told me

davester

You will have to remove the old memory as its 2 X 256MB, The Crucial memory is around 30 pounds for 1GB so you can buy 1 and see how that goes then get another or do both, just a warning My friend bought 2 1GB RAM and it would only detect 1 GB adding the second it wouldn't boot up. Not sure why it did that.

It does seem that the motherboard is old and won't support more than 2 GB in 2x 1GB

I recoomend getting only 1 x 1GB RAM and replacing 1 of the cards first to see how the computer response cause then you have either 1.25GB or only 1GB if you get the same problem as my friend and you aven't forked out an extra 30 pounds

nikki702

Are there any cheaper makes? I think I will try the 1GB first... see how it goes.. knowing me il probably blow the whole thing up pmsl.

Should I leave one of the 256mb in there?

thanks btw

davester

yes leave 1 256MB in might as well unless it upsets the system

http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/931230/Computer-Memory-1GB-PC2700-DDR-333Mhz-184pin-DIMM/Product.html

Even has a reviewer that used it for a Dell Dimension

nikki702

Thanks il order it and give it a go

Il let u know how i get on