RAM - What will work?

Question

http://www.asus.com/products4.aspx?modelmenu=2&model=1159&l1=1&l2=1&l3=0

I am looking at that barebone computer, and I'm not sure about what the RAM specification it takes, other than DDR2 184pin.

I'm looking for a 512mb stick to go into it, so can anyone give me any ideas as to what I'm looking for?

Answer 1

Your motherboard supports the following RAM: DDR 2 800/667/533/400. Meaning you can buy a stick of RAM with either of those speeds. But its better to buy the same kind of speed as your current RAM is. I think that DDR2 RAM has 240 pins not 184 pins.

Answer 2

Well, it totally depends on what you want to do with it.

Most people seem to buy computers because they're new and "upgrade" their systems because it's the done thing!?

I really wonder why no one seems to slow down and ask themselves the question "Do I really need this?"

If you're just going to be using it for Internet surfing, chatting and e-mail; with a little Office work thrown in, a bit of watching videos, tv and the like ... then even a Celron is enough! Even upto playing a lot of Computer Games! And these 32 bit tech models are dirt cheap nowadays!

If, however, you're going in for massive graphics, latest online games and doing a lot of video editing work on this, then you've the right thing; albeit with a very low RAM, 'cause you'll need 1.5 to 2 GB of Ram for that kind of thing! In fact, you might as well go whole hog and fill the 4 GB capacity!

With 512 MB RAM, you'll just be able to run the Windows XP comfortably.

So, give it a thought, won't you?

Cheers

Answer 3

That mobo specifies DDR2 which is 240 pin DIMM
it is not the same as DDR which 184 pin DIMM

Least expensive is the 400 Mhz

Ask for this at the store or search for it online.

512MB DDR2 400 PC2-3200 240 pin DIMM

I've seen prices in $50 range at local suppliers.

Answer 4

That system takes 240pin ddr2, not 184 pin. You can get any type of DDR2 from 400mhz to 1000mhz (800/667/533/400) the higher the speed, the greater the price.

Take a look at some of these here:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?Category=17&N=2000170147+1052108080+1052307857&Submit=ENE&SubCategory=147

Answer 5

Sure, bro, you are looking for an amount of memeory that was modern two or three years ago. I'd say to load it up with at least two gigs. It'll be about the same as you would have paid for a 512k stick a few years ago...!! Any of these (46 Different) DDR 2 sticks will work...
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_slc.asp?page=5&Nav=|c:1554|&Sort=3&Recs=10
Heres some 512k sticks of DDR2...
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1558834&CatId=0
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1558794&CatId=0
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2340139&CatId=0

Answer 6

it is typical for 32-bit variations of homestead windows computing gadget working structures. you may lose everywhere from 256MB to 1GB because of the the could desire to order handle area for memory-mapped I/O gadgets. A sixty 4-bit version of homestead windows won't have this problem, or a 32-bit version of homestead windows that helps PAE (actual handle extension) once you initiate the computing gadget, the BIOS could wisely hit upon all 4GB or RAM.

Answer 7

Go to:
http://www.crucial.com
and use their memory selector. I got delivery in under 24 hours, as well. Crucial is a large OEM supplier.

Answer 8

As long as they are with the same frequency as I looked at the link it only accomodates x4 DDR sticks upto 4Gig. PC400 upto PC800 frequency. If your 512mb stick is PC400 DDR and above there should be no problem putting it in there..

Answer 9

My friend is called Ram (he's from india) and is extremely lazy, you'll have hell of a job getting any sort of work out of him.

Answer 10

it depends on the computer, who makes it, and what model is it

check thier website or open it up and see whats in it right now