i am already having a 512MB DDR ram in system which is a AMD Athlon 1.20 GHz and i am also having a 256MB ram with me. so can i put in it my system as there is one space free for ram. and will it affect the mother board or not.
2006-06-16 00:17:34 · 6 answers · asked by msadia_16 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
Not all memory (RAM) is equal. A few of the things you need to know:
1. Maximum amount of RAM you computer will support
2. Type of RAM it needs (SODIMM, SDRAM, DDR, DDR2, etc.)
3. The "speed" (PC2100, PC2700, 333, etc.)
4. If your computer needs both sticks to be the same, if you can mix the sitcks (one 512 and one 256, or both 256)
Best way to find out the above is go to a memory web site such as:
www.crucial.com
www.kahlon.com
www.kingston.com
www.pny.com
They all have a "memory configurator". Fill in the make, model, series of YOUR computer and they will tell you exactly what kind of memory your computer needs, how much memory it will support, and any other info particular to your computer.
Then find the cheapest source for that specific memory (ebay.com, newegg.com, tigerdirect.com, etc. etc.)
2006-06-16 01:47:04 · answer #1 · answered by Angry C 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Make sure the Ram you wanna install is compatible with your Motherboard and also make sure it's the same power as the existing Ram. If your Current Ram Cards are more powerful than the one you wanna install, then the current Ram will perform to the lowest Ram Card in the system.
2006-06-16 03:11:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the "specifications" of your mobo determines how much RAM is supported by it...This is something you "Have" to know before installing a Memory card...That, and what Kind of Memory is supported....and the prior post for Crucial will give you that information...providing you know the model numbers & Manufactorer of your Motherboard.
2006-06-16 00:46:01 · answer #3 · answered by MUff1N 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep, check also if your motherboard supports that frequency of your RAM
2006-06-19 00:40:30 · answer #4 · answered by ewan_anju 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
run the crucial memory advisor tool to find the exact specs for your Motherboard - http://www.crucial.com/promo/index.asp?prog=desktop2
2006-06-16 00:22:23 · answer #5 · answered by yu.gota.goh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask the manufacture of ur computer before doing anything to it(the computer).
2006-06-16 00:20:59 · answer #6 · answered by missourigal_194420002000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋