RAM - How Do I know What Type To Buy?

Miroslav

http://support.packardbell.com/uk/item/index.php?i=instr_memory_upgrade&ppn=P280101101

That is my PC - old and slow as it is, it's the best I can have right now

Can someone please explain to me what RAM I need to buy? I only have 192mb at the moment (a 128 and a 64 stick)

I want to upgrade as I understand things will move a bit faster and i'll be able to do more things at the same time?

Where is the best place to buy (and cheapest!)

Thanks if anyone can help!

Stephen_Leak

To find out which of the seemingly infinite number of types you need, there is an online memory checker on www.crucial.com.

I'm a PC tech' and use this a lot. Its so much easier than trying to decode the type number in the chips themselves.

Once you know what type is needed, you can start shopping around. www.ebuyer.com are usually pretty good though.

Chippy_Minton

You need SDRAM PC133 - http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/listparts.aspx?model=iMedia+6200

Look on Crucial, ebuyer and ebay.

Miroslav

Stephen_Leak wrote: »

To find out which of the seemingly infinite number of types you need, there is an online memory checker on www.crucial.com.

I'm a PC tech' and use this a lot. Its so much easier than trying to decode the type number in the chips themselves.

Once you know what type is needed. you can start shopping around. www.ebuyer.com are usually pretty good though.

Thanks, that was a great search.

Will look at ebuyer, thanks.

japsybapsy

https://www.crucial.com are a memory seller. I believe they are part of Micron who actually fab the memory chips. Crucial have a useful web tool to help identify the type of memory suitable for your pc. Entering the details you supplied, and according to crucial, the memory you require is the SDRAM variety. They say there are two slots available, each taking a maximum of 256MB.

Miroslav

Chippy_Minton wrote: »

You need SDRAM PC133 - http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/listparts.aspx?model=iMedia+6200

Look on Crucial, ebuyer and ebay.

Excellent, thanks.

Are these sites better than PC World that is just 20 minutes walk from me?

Also, it says I can only have 512mb - 2x256mb.

If I put more in, would it really not work/impossible to find the RAM to do it, or have things moved on and I can get even higher RAM?

I take it, RAM really is worth buying?

Thanks for all the help

Miroslav

japsybapsy wrote: »

www.crucial.com are a memory seller. I believe they are part of Micron who actually fab the memory chips. Crucial have a useful web tool to help identify the type of memory suitable for your pc. Entering the details you supplied, and according to crucial, the memory you require is the SDRAM variety. They say there are two slots available, each taking a maximum of 256MB.

Thanks.

Like my previous post, I take it 2 512mb sticks wouldn't work/blow me up

Either way, 2x256mb is better than 192mb and if it really is worth it, then I shall buy some

Thanks

Chippy_Minton

Miroslav wrote: »

Excellent, thanks.

Are these sites better than PC World that is just 20 minutes walk from me?

Also, it says I can only have 512mb - 2x256mb.

If I put more in, would it really not work/impossible to find the RAM to do it, or have things moved on and I can get even higher RAM?

I take it, RAM really is worth buying?

Thanks for all the help

They are usually cheaper than PC World, even with the cost of postage added. If you like to run several applications at the same time you will notice quite a big difference (more responsive) going from 192Mb to 512Mb. If the OS is XP then it's definitely worth increasing the memory.

2 x 256Mb is the maximum you can put in.

Stephen_Leak

There is always an upper limit to the total memory capacity for a system, set by the processor and/or motherboard.

IMHO, a building site would be better than PC World. However, whenever I'm pricing up stuff, I always include them. It's good for laugh and nice to know how much you are saving.

For an instant performance boost, if not for speed, but being able to run newer, bigger programs and being able to have more open at one time and flit between them, adding RAM is the easiest method.

Miroslav

Chippy_Minton wrote: »

They are usually cheaper than PC World, even with the cost of postage added. If you like to run several applications at the same time you will notice quite a big difference (more responsive) going from 192Mb to 512Mb. If the OS is XP then it's definitely worth increasing the memory.

2 x 256Mb is the maximum you can put in.

I will take a look then, cheaper is better, although if only by a couple of £, then I may just pop to PC World.

I try and run Explorer/Windows Media and sometimes I may try ad-aware or something and the whole thing goes so slow.

I do have XP, so I will add some RAM then.

512mb will have to be the max then, thanks.

Chippy_Minton

Buy 2 sticks of http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/20094, about £30 with super saver delivery.