My Dell desktop computer is 18 months old. It came with 256mb of memory. I added 256 but want to add more. Can I add another 512mb? Do I have to remove some of the existing memory??
2006-10-10 05:06:26 · 11 answers · asked by Don S 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
you should be able to add more... what you need to do is open your case (make sure you are grounded to something metal)... and make sure it is unplugged first.... then look for yoru ram cards... and how many slots you have. Also, note the type of ram that you have. If all of your slots are full, you will need to take some out and replace with larger ones.... otherwise you can just add them in.
2006-10-10 05:09:33 · answer #1 · answered by danielrosborne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Visit http://www.coastmemory.com and look for your model DELL. This will tell you how many slots and how big you can expand it. You probably can get a 512MB module that works with your existing 256MB module, and this website will guarantee what they sell.
If you are thinking about upgrading to Windows Vista when it comes out in January or so (which I do not recommend) then consider upgrading to the MAX that the computer can take. Vista will need IT ALL.
2006-10-10 05:12:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do I have to remove some of the existing memory??
> yes, becaus there are only Two Slots
remove 256 Mb and Add 512 Mb then you'll have 512*2 mb memory
2006-10-10 05:23:32 · answer #3 · answered by Umax 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're probably better off going to Dell first and looking up your computer. It'll tell you how much memory your motherboard can support.
I've compared a lot of places for memory upgrades and the cheapest I found was Arch Memory (see link).
You'll probably be better off replacing both of your current memory modules with one new one, capable of carrying the maximum your computer can handle.
2006-10-10 05:38:37 · answer #4 · answered by The Baron 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the Processor. if you have purchased latest then depening on the slots that your motherboard has you can either add one more chip or sell one 256 MB chip and place 512 MB instead of it so it becomes 256+512=768 Mb
Bye for now
CSJakharia
2006-10-10 05:09:05 · answer #5 · answered by csplrj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we gained't answer except you let us know the particular form of Dell. measurement? What form extensive style? Or - circulate to the Dell internet site, pick help, circulate into device configuration, and enter your provider tag there -- it is going to inform you the form and the specs of the device .
2016-10-19 03:38:59 · answer #6 · answered by haan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you still need help after the other answers, email me with the model number of you Dell and I can help you with your situation, but I need to know what I am working with first.
2006-10-10 16:52:40 · answer #7 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can but it is best to call dell frist to find out what ram card you need to buy , when they give you the name of the card then you can buy from other coz dell will ask a lot of cash from you for the ram card and you can buy the same card from other company you dont have to buy from dell , just make out to them your going to buy from them ,to get the right card name, then buy from other ,
try this store
http://www.tigerdirect.com/they have the ram cards
just 1 of the pcs i have out of 3 that has 128 mbr and 512 mbr in it it will work ,
2006-10-10 05:15:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it only has 2 slots, then you'd have to remove one or both sticks (depending on how much more memory you want to add)
2006-10-10 05:07:56 · answer #9 · answered by Chris™ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can add up to 2GB, that's what I have on my computer one GB in every slit.
2006-10-10 05:11:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋