adding more memory - where do I find the spec

Mike · 31st December 2006, 14:24

I need to add more memory to my pc. How do I find out what spec the fitted memory is (pci?ddram? etc. etc.)

tvm

Mike

Simon · 31st December 2006, 14:29

Not entirely sure how you look it up from Windows, but you can find the information from BIOS setup. How you get at that information will depend on what motherboard you have. Usually, pressing "DELETE" during the self-test screen (the very first screen that appears when you start the computer) will normally get you into BIOS.

If you've never ventured into BIOS before then TREAD VERY CAREFULLY. There are things in there that do major things to your system if you should change them.

If your not sure, then tell us (if you know) what motherboard you have and we'll find the information for you.

Z135T · 31st December 2006, 14:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

I need to add more memory to my pc. How do I find out what spec the fitted memory is (pci?ddram? etc. etc.)

tvm

Mike

would of thought obvious thing to do is open up the casing if not under warranty and pull a piece out make a note and buy some ,easy enough to upgrade.

Simon · 31st December 2006, 14:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z135T

would of thought obvious thing to do is open up the casing if not under warranty and pull a piece out make a note and buy some ,easy enough to upgrade.

Not always true. Some memory cards have to be upgraded in pairs or replaced completely.

For example, if you had, say 512K of memory installed and you wanted 2Gig then it's not simply a case of buying three more 512K cards. You'd probably (depending on who makes them) have to buy two 1Gig cards or one 2Gig card.

It gets a bit tricky unfortunately.

And then there's the getting the right one (as Mike asked originally) which also can get complicated.

Tatts · 31st December 2006, 15:10

www.crucial.com/uk

Run "Scan My System"

That should help.

Simon · 31st December 2006, 15:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tatts

www.crucial.com/uk

Run "Scan My System"

That should help.

Thats a brilliant service!

(And why I didn't know it exists is a bit embarasing as I have Cruicial memory installed already...

)

Mike · 31st December 2006, 15:49

tvm all

JohnDotCom · 31st December 2006, 15:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon D

Thats a brilliant service!

(And why I didn't know it exists is a bit embarasing as I have Cruicial memory installed already...

)

Crucial is used by many "Repairers" to get the correct Memory for Machines or just type in any Model & Maker and it will tell you what you need, saves a lot of time i can assure you in this day of so many memory makers and configurations, you can even enter any Motherboard make and back it comes with whats required.

JohnDotCom · 31st December 2006, 15:53

Wow Just noticed at last hit me 1st 100 postings, wonder if I will catch up with my score on the Dark Side Before Long?

Lates · 31st December 2006, 16:18

Nice program Mr Tatts,
Run the program and the memory currently running

2 x 256MB DDR PC3200
1x 512MB DDR PC3200

Athlon XP2500+ 1.84Ghz processor
ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard.
Dont really know if its any good but does what I need it to

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Tatts This is my second home MG6 TL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarn Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	www.crucial.com/uk Run "Scan My System" That should help. Last edited by Tatts; 31st December 2006 at 15:14.. Reason: Fixed url

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Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Not entirely sure how you look it up from Windows, but you can find the information from BIOS setup. How you get at that information will depend on what motherboard you have. Usually, pressing "DELETE" during the self-test screen (the very first screen that appears when you start the computer) will normally get you into BIOS. If you've never ventured into BIOS before then TREAD VERY CAREFULLY. There are things in there that do major things to your system if you should change them. If your not sure, then tell us (if you know) what motherboard you have and we'll find the information for you.

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Lates This is my second home Jaguar XE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coventry Posts: 4,321 Thanks: 56 Thanked 59 Times in 55 Posts	Nice program Mr Tatts, Run the program and the memory currently running 2 x 256MB DDR PC3200 1x 512MB DDR PC3200 Athlon XP2500+ 1.84Ghz processor ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard. Dont really know if its any good but does what I need it to