Pc Ram...

[Maz]

My home PC only has 256MB of RAM and I have just ordered 512MB more. Do I put the new RAM in a spare slot next to the existing RAM or do I have to replace the existing RAM with the new one? Any ideas?

Thank you.

 

[fossyant]

Depends upon the machine, but slot it in next to it - Should be fine.

256mb - blimey....I know when SP 1 came out for XP it really buggered up my folks once fast PC with 256mb - chucked in another gig for them and it was sweet at 1.25gb. I run 2gb on my XP machine !

 

[Maz]

Thanks, fossy. Will do.
I tend not to perform software updates when I am alerted to them, as in my exprience, the newer all-singing-dancing software slows down the PC even more!

 

[Milo]

Should just slot in.

 

[marinyork]

It's not a universal yes or no answer but guessing at the age of your machine, it will probably be a yes, add it in the other slot. I upgraded someone's laptop from 240Mb to 752Mb ram last year and it worked a treat.

 

[Maz]

I've ordered "184-pin DIMM", if that means anything to anyone...

 

[Cycling Naturalist]

You used to have to tell the machine it's now got more RAM. Does Windows now spot some extra RAM automatically?

 

[domtyler]

I've ordered "184-pin DIMM", if that means anything to anyone...

Shoulda bought 185 pin fella!

 

[simoncc]

Depends upon the machine, but slot it in next to it - Should be fine.

256mb - blimey....I know when SP 1 came out for XP it really buggered up my folks once fast PC with 256mb - chucked in another gig for them and it was sweet at 1.25gb. I run 2gb on my XP machine !

I have 256mb on my XP machine and it works fine for the internet and running MS office. I only have a 2MB internet connection too. I'm completely baffled about what all the numbers mean and what benefits I'd get from buying a more up to date computer.

 

[domtyler]

I have 256mb on my XP machine and it works fine for the internet and running MS office. I only have a 2MB internet connection too. I'm completely baffled about what all the numbers mean and what benefits I'd get from buying a more up to date computer.

Any less than 257mb and you're asking for trouble in my opinion.

 

[yenrod]

...ive got 3 gigs !

 

[rich p]

Did I mention before my sexual encounter with this RAM. You need a RAM with giant cojones, Maz

 

[alecstilleyedye]

don't some older computers require the ram in each slot to match?

 

[peanut]

I would advise you to get Crucial memory. Not only is it guaranteed for life they will also make sure that you get the correct memory for your PC .You need the correct type of memory ie parity /non parity etc

if your PC will only support PC2700 it won't run faster if you purchase PC3300 but PC3300 will ironically probably be cheaper

 

[fossyant]

XP runs fast on 1gb plus....with all updates......

256mb was enough for my folk's Athlon XP 2600 - it ran fast..very fast..., no additional software, but as soon as the 'fixes' came in, it was slow..........

Another 1 gb was fine.

My system is about 3 years old - Athlon 64 3000 with a good video card, and 2 gb - physical limit on performance 2 gb max, 3 gb would have lowered it - board limits....

New machines have 4 gb plus as a minimum, and higher performance ram...lots of geeky stuff to digest, etc.....