I was given a pc for my daughter & just found out that it can only hold 256 MB RAM total...It had 2 very small hard drives..one 1.5 GB & the other 1 GB..I just replaced the hard drives with one out of my computer that I had upgraded & it is 30 GB...Does the size of the hard drive have anything to do with how much memory your pc can handle or is it how much the motherboard can handle?? I have 2 memory slots DIMM 1 & DIMM 2...now next to the DIMM 2 memory slot is an open space that says DIMM 3...It looks like you could add another memory slot there..But I just dont know..If not what would be the best route to get more memory for her?? New pc?? Or can I replace the motherboard to one that can handle more memory??
2006-07-24 13:27:59 · 6 answers · asked by ten_princess 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Why would you put more than 256MB of ram into that computer? What does it have, a 633Mhz Celeron? That processor is going to hold back your computer. Celerons are the worst of the pentiums, and 633Mhz isnt much( I could be wrong on the processor, but those are the specs my search turned up). The DIMM 3 space is likely for another model of that motherboard that was made. I dont think that you can add another slot, at least not without some very heavy modifications which would include soldering in another slot, probably rewiring the motherboard. If you are really good at that kind of stuff you might be able to find electrical schematics for your motherboard, and also for the model that has 3 slots, and see what the differences are. But it would probably cost you more to buy the equipment than to just buy a new mobo.
No, hard drive has nothing to do with how much memory you can have.
Can you replace the motherboard? Yes, but you will probably need to get a new processor that fits the new motherboard. Even if you find a mobo that works with your old processor but supports more RAM, whats the point if you still have that old processor holding you back.(not to mention the incredibly old video card that the computer is sure to have.) Which brings me to my next point. Why are you trying to upgrade this computer above 256 anyways? For work or for play? If you just want it for word processing, internet, and homework stuff, than 256 is fine. If you want to play games with it, then you will need to completely rework your system( unless they are old games). If you want to be able to play new games, you can switch out the motherboard, but you will also need to get a new processor and a new video card to be able to play newer games. So basically you can salvage the cd drive, hard drive, case, power supply, and then buy a new processor, mobo, and video card.
Overall, leave it as is if it is just going to be used for homework and internet, etc. 256 is a lot of RAM for that processor. If you want to play new high end games with it, you will need a major overhaul.
2006-07-24 14:09:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hard drives have nothing to do with the memory that can be installed . Memory depends on several factors...the motherboard being the main. There are limitations on how much memory can be added to the system. How do you know that it can handle on 256MB total? You cannot added memory slots. If a slot exists then you can add memory chips.
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2006-07-24 13:36:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I just read the specs on it and it says max 256, sooo, no ma'am, you can't. If you replace the mb, you may as well replace the puter with a good, used cheap one.. which there are many about. But, if you go the mb route, make sure the case and the power supply will handle it.
2006-07-24 13:33:31 · answer #3 · answered by chuckufarley2a 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not highly recommended. The best performance is when you place 2 of the same modules together. 256mbx2 or 512 mb x2. You can put a 256 w/ 512 but ....
2016-03-27 05:36:20 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately 256 seems to be the max RAM on this model. It uses the older SDRAM that, I believe maxed out at 128MB.
Check http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=59328&lang=en&docname=bph04563#N395
Changing the motherboard may be an option.
2006-07-24 13:36:40 · answer #5 · answered by Du 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
switch out the motherboard or get a new comp
2006-07-24 13:58:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋