Ive got a dell 4600 with a 2.4g processor and 256mb ram, i wanna upgrade to 512 or a gig but dont know much about computers. is there a big difference between the dual channel, SDR DDR or whatever and all that other crap? im going for cheap so if there isnt a big difference ill do the cheapest. also, is all RAM the same/standardized or is there some kind of compatibility between the motherboard and RAM? and could someone who has mediocre to low knowledge of computer hardware do it themselves easily? thanks in advance
2006-09-07 06:26:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
Go to crucial and it will scan your memory and give you a good idea of how much RAM you can put in your system and what kind of memory
2006-09-07 06:34:35 · answer #1 · answered by crazedvole 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All RAM is NOT the same. There are several STANDARD types.
The best thing to do is to go to a website such as http://www.crucial.com or http://www.kingston.com , select your computer from the list provided, and purchase online. Best of all, they only show you the RAM compatible with your computer, so you know what you buy should work. In MOST cases, they will have the cheapest prices online.
One thing - pay attention to how many slots you have - if you have 2 you might have two 128 MB sticks right now which means you would need to replace them. Or you might have one 256 MB Stick. You should probably look at pictures of the RAM so you can identify inside your computer, then look inside to see how many slots are available/used.
As for installing it, RAM sticks have notches on them that prevent you from installing them incorrectly. You should be able to slide the stick into the RAM slot and install it easily. Many places charge $20-$50 to do this and it literally takes longer to remove the case cover than it does to install the memory in MOST cases, so in my opinion, this is a HUGE rip off.
And to the previous poster - are you serious? Contact your local administrator? Please... most people asking a question like this are home users - they are the "local administrator"
2006-09-07 06:31:35 · answer #2 · answered by lwcomputing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Standard being standard, but now it is fractured between various speed rates, that's the lingo you just quoted, so given the system specs (Dell 4600 using a particular board and CPU) your choice is limited to such a fix. Need to call up Dell for a spec sheet on the Dell model you have, perhaps their website already got the spec sheet ready to print?
Most friendly local shop will help read in those and give you the correct rated RAM. Perhaps they were kind enough to install given some service charge.
Again, while RAMs are standardized from way back, they fractured between speed rates, ask full spec on the machine. I doubt you have any purchase options.
2006-09-07 06:44:50 · answer #3 · answered by Andy T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If Supported by your Motherboard read your manual DDR 400 x 2
512mb will give you 1gig memory that should be more than enough for want you need runs at 400mhz clock speed
2006-09-07 07:33:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-30 10:42:46 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
want to add more RAM to my computer and im dumb
well you said it lmao
ok just take it it a pc store it takes about 2 min to put in more ram ask them to put in 2gb of ram if the pc can take it if not 1gb will do
lol a dell while your at the store get them to check on the battery make sure its ok you dont want your laptop turning into a hot top lol
2006-09-07 06:32:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to http://www.crucial.com/ there is a section to help you figure out what type of RAM you need, or you could open your case and pop the ram out. There should be a label on the ram with the type and size.
2006-09-07 06:33:50 · answer #7 · answered by Nania 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yahoo the word CPU-Z. Download and run the program and it will tell you exactly the type of memory you need to buy. No joke.
2006-09-07 06:31:43 · answer #8 · answered by john 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you wanting to add more RAM you just need to call your local PC Adminstrator and ask them how much it will be to add more RAM to your current computer.
2006-09-07 06:29:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋