what information do I need so that if I went to a store like Staples I would choose the correct memory for my computer?
2006-06-21 08:12:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
check the maximum capability of your motherboard to upgrade RAM
check the name of and number of pins your motherboard supports
check whether it's sdram or ddram or sdram
check how many slots it has
YOU CAN NOW GO TO STAPLES AND ASK THE SALESMAN PROUDLY
2006-06-21 09:25:54 · answer #1 · answered by iGyaltsen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The easiest way to make sure you are purchasing the correct RAM is to take the stick itself to Staples. Depending on the computer it can be very picky on what RAM you put in (such as Compaq), so be sure that you choose the correct speed as well as the type.
2006-06-21 08:27:34 · answer #2 · answered by Boob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your system profiler in the console. Get your model number and processor specs. I ordered mine online at crucial.com. They have a memory selector
on their site. I got mine in one day. Instructions for intallation inside. You can also order from Tiger Direct.
Memory is easy to install. Takes 5 minutes. Disconnect your computer from power. Wait a few minutes. Work near a water pipe so that you can touch it to bleed off static electricity accumulated by walking around. A static spark can screw up the chip.
Just before removing chip from mylar rap, touch water pipe or faucet, and then don't walk, work right there. Open computer, and now touch metal on the inside computer case (without chip in hand). Follow directions from crucial or Tiger Direct. Check their web site if uncertain, and you can even call them.
If you have walked around since discharging static, discharge again before picking up chip. Avoid touching copper contacts on chip. Crucial makes more ram than anyone.
You can do it!
2006-06-21 08:29:01 · answer #3 · answered by helixburger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind you need like simm dimm Dram2. What type like 3600 or whatever. How much memory your motherboard can handle. Most computers today can handle 4 gigs and up.
2006-06-21 08:18:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you go in with your motherboard manual, they can't sell you the wrong product, and if they do, they have to take it back!!!
Also look insie the system and count the number of modules already in the system, and write down what your current RAM total is (512MB or whatever, 2 ram sticks...you get the idea)
2006-06-21 08:20:42 · answer #5 · answered by SuperTech 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go to cruical.com and input all the info for your computer and it will tell you what can of RAM you need.
2006-06-21 08:17:38 · answer #6 · answered by jimragan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋