RAM upgrade

Jimmy69

Hi....I need to upgrade my RAM from 256 to 512mb or 1gb to allow me to run some software more successfully.

Please can some of you advise which is the best option in each catergory (512 and 1gb) and how much I should be paying for each.

Also I 'm told there are different types. How do I find out what sort I need for my PC ?

Thanks in advance

methekidsandthecat

Hi Jimmy

I hope you get some replies on this as I have been in tears over my stupid computer tonight. My DS tells me that the little bit of RAM we have is crap and way to small. I have now banned them from the computer for at least a month while I do my dissertation. Needless to say they are not best pleased with me.....

Here's hoping for some successful ideas on RAM.

ME.

lee634

what make a model is your pc?????

Jimmy69

Dell DIMENSION DIM3000

Is that enough info ?

albertross_2

https://www.crucial.com

512 is a reasonable amount for the average XP PC.

lee634

from the specs it says DDR2 RAm see here
and looking doing a quick google on that memory 1Gb is £50 inc Vat see here

ichiban1962

if its video editing updating to 1gb of ram may not be enough you may have to upgrade to a dedicated graphics card this also goes for games

if its just number crunching you should get by with just the memory upgrade

Dan29

I got a 512mb stick from Crucial for my Dell to make it 768mb in total. It's made the world of difference and only took a couple of minutes to fit.

Jimmy69

Cheers everyone. I think I'll go for 1gb option. It's not for video editting but for the little extra cash I may as well have loads of RAM.

Jimmmy

lee634

thats whats the thanks button's for :beer: