Question about the type of RAM I need to buy:?

Question

Here's what I know about my computer:
-It's an eMachine
-T6528 desktop model
-It came with 512 MB DDR SDRAM

Now when I go to Best Buy or wherever to buy a stick of RAM, how do I know what kind to get? Do I just tell them I need DDR SDRAM? Or do they need to know anything else? (Other than how much I want, like 512, 1 gig, etc.)

Answer 1

go to www.crucial.com and run their online scanner to see what memory you need and what you need to buy. If you have two 256MB chips, you might be maxed out already on that machine. You might have to take out those two and put two new ones in.

Use that scanner it will tell you exactly what you need and how much your system can hold.

Answer 2

1 Gig or 512 MB DDR SDRAM will be find

Answer 3

Product Description
eMachines T6528 Desktop Computer - This desktop computer might be inexpensive, but it's far from cheap! It packs some impressive and powerful features, like the AMD Athlon 64 3500+ (2.2 GHz) processor, 512MB of DDR SDRAM, and a Dual Layer DVD Writer. At an affordable price, the T6528 can handle day-to-day tasks, multimedia projects, and PC games. nVidia GeForce 6100 Chipset 512MB of PC3200 DDR SDRAM (expandable to 4GB) 4 RAM Slots (3 available) nVidia GeForce 6100 GPU with up to 128MB of shared video memory (memory is shared with the main system) 6-channel 5.1 High Definition Audio 160GB 7200 RPM HDD with 2MB of Cache Dual Layer DVD Writer - (write speeds) up to 4x DL DVD+R, 16x DVD-R, 16x DVD+R, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+RW, 40x CD-R, & 24x CD-RW Dual Layer DVD Writer - (read speeds) up to 16x DVD-ROM & 40x CD-ROM 9-in-1 Digital Media Manager - supports Secure Digital (SD), Smart Media, Micro Drive, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Compact Flash, xD, Multimedia Card (MMC), & USB 2.0 port for a stick flash drive 56k Data / Fax Modem Ports - 10/100 Ethernet, 5 USB 2.0, 1 VGA Out, 1 Parallel, 2 PS/2, & 5 Audio (2 in front) Slots - 1 PCI-E x16 (available), 1 PCI-E x1 (available), & 2 PCI (1 available) Bays - 4 3.5 (2 available) & 2 5.25 (1 available) Unit Weight - 22.5 lbs.

Looks like PC3200.

Answer 4

Just tell them you need DDR SDRAM. That's all you need to say and then you'll have options available to you, like brand and size.

Good job locating the important information :)

Answer 5

ddr sdram, buy the same one

Answer 6

you may need to(depending on the mobo) tell them the frequency of the memory eg:- 266mhz/333mhz/400mhz, it should be written on the stick, maybe on a sticker. apart from that,- i reckon you've got the rest of the info you will need SPOT ON :-)