Adding RAM....system can take 2GIG but cruicial scanner says just 512MB per slot??!

DEBTMONKEY1A

Hey guys/gals,

I'm not very technical so go easy on me (!). Ok....use my computer for work (booking holidiays so often a few windows open & a booking system that feeds to 4 websites at same time) & keep getting the 'windows is increasing your virtual memory' message. I have TWO slots-128mb in one & 512mb in other. System is a fujitsu siemens Scenic p300, motherboard d1761....184 pin (333mhz). Runs on XP. About 23 GIG hard drive left.

i ran the crucial on line scanner & it says 2GIG is maximum but only 512mb per slot (reccomended by manufacturer)....see below. My question....would it be ok to put a 1 gb stick in the slot that has 128mb in it?? Will it harm system/ Or am i just better only putting in another 512mb?


Crucial System Scanner results for your Fujitsu Scenic P300 with mainboard D1521 Desktop/PC.

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Your Scenic P300 with mainboard D1521 System Specs

Scan Id: 2AA3B1F531D926C3

Memory:

DDR PC2700, DDR PC3200
Memory Type: DDR PC2700, DDR PC3200, DDR (non-ECC)
Maximum Memory: 2GB
Currently Installed Memory: 640MB
Total Memory Slots: 2
Available Memory Slots: 0
128MB


512MB





Each memory slot can hold DDR PC2700, DDR PC3200 with a maximum of 512MB per slot.*
*Not to exceed manufacturer supported memory.

USM

If your system supports 512mb per slot then 512mb per slot is all you can use. A 1GB stick in a slot won't work.

paddyrg

No point putting 1G in a slot that can only handle 512M, at best it'll only be half-used...

HOWEVER

The error message refers to VIRTUAL memory, which is to do with disc caching, no money need be spent!

GunJack

go through the memory adviser tool rather than the scanner, and look for your mobo model, rather than the pc model, just to check

stilltheone

*Not to exceed manufacturer supported memory

It might be limited in the BIOS. 1GB RAM is ok for XP.

Though it could be the Crucial has it wrong, as you've stated that your Mainboard is different.

If you are sure about your Mainboard then Crucial has it wrong and you can install a 1GB RAM module. The only variation that only accepts 2 x 512MB RAM is the D1451 Mainboard.

Look here

Perhaps a clean up is in order.

closed

try step one and step 9

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2436849

virtual memory can be increased in control panel, system, advanced, performance settings, advanced, change

DEBTMONKEY1A

Thanks guys/gals! paddyrg...aware error message is because using swap file-but need more ram as running so many programmes.Stilltheone-the supplier of the base unit (an old employer) used to make up the pc's I think. Are you saying the motherboard is NOT standard on that Fujitsu model? Gunjack-will try that!

closed

If you trim what's running at startup as advised, you probably have enough, what's your commit charge and peak commit charge from task manager, performance

DEBTMONKEY1A

Thanks guys/gals...ran the advisor & I CAN put 1gb in each slot! Closed...will try the link you've given 1st before i buy any ram...this board is fab-thanks again!



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Your Scenic P300 with Mainboard D1761 System Specs

System specs as shipped by the manufacturer.
Scan your system to view your specific system configuration.
Memory:

DDR PC2700, DDR PC3200 Memory Type: DDR PC2700, DDR PC3200, DDR (non-ECC)
Maximum Memory: 2GB
Slots: 2
Each memory slot can hold DDR PC2700, DDR PC3200 with a maximum of 1GB per slot.*
*Not to exceed manufacturer supported memory.


How much memory your Windows OS will recognize depends on which version of Windows you are running. 32-bit versions of Windows will see (and utilize) only 3GB or 3.5GB. To utilize more memory, install a 64-bit version of your OS. More information about OS memory maximums can be found here.

DEBTMONKEY1A

Not a clue-thats a bit technical for me (!). However i do definately notice how slow it is to get programmes to respond/pages to close. I've trimmed all start-up stuff...use ccleaner at start up & tune-up utilities and solutu. Defrags/cleans every few days. Will try step1/9 of the link though...cheers!

closed

ctrl alt del, task manager, performance, the commit charge and peak commit charge are there

then post a hijackthis log

http://www.trendmicro.com/ftp/products/hijackthis/HijackThis.exe