If a computer's spec's only specify "Maximum 512 MB" for ram. Should a single 512MB stick work?

Question

I ask because I'm wondering if maybe it means Maximum 512 MB, but it has to be 2 256MB sticks is this possible?


Also, if a mobo only supported 256mb then if you put a 512MB stick in there it should work right? Just with only the 256MB recognized right?

Answer 1

Yes for first part of your question ...no for last part..go to http://www.crucial.com and they will tell you the excat amount and type memory your pc uses

Answer 2

If it says it has a maximum of 512 MB of RAM, it should support a 512 stick of RAM. I doubt it requires 2 256. Check for BIOS updates if a single 512 stick won't work.

A computer that has a maximum of 256 MB RAM will probably not accept a 512 stick of RAM.

Answer 3

The size RAM varies, what will install on the computer depends on the RAM slot, some are designed to hold 256 MB, 512 MB, etc. Yes you are right, it will only recognize the alloted size for that slot. This link will answer all of your questions in detail.. Good Luck

Answer 4

It depends on what type of RAM. If its sdram then you may be able to use a 512 stick. But, if its Rambus rdram then you have to use a pair of rimms, so it would be a max of 2 x 256.

Answer 5

That's right. You could throw in one 512 or perhaps one 256 for just 256 megs of memory. Or two sticks of 256. Many older motherboards have two memory slots.

Answer 6

Run 2 sticks of 512. in the experience that your max ram is 1GB danger is you could in basic terms run 512MBs consistent with slot. additionally, in case you have a twin channel board you wont run twin channel with one stick of ram. in the experience that your board in basic terms helps 1GB theres no experience in working a 256 and 1GB stick, incredibly if the 256 is slower ram or has looser latencies. in basic terms get a 1GB kit(2X512) of the quickest ram your rig can handle.

Answer 7

I take it you have an old P-II or P-III PC100 intel. You are correct on all counts. I took it one step further, I installed 3 256Mb PC100 to run XP Pro. Worth every penny.

Answer 8

you need to read your motherboard manual for the ram,some old motherboards needs two rams to work.

in theory yes it only recognize the 256