2007-01-07 13:58:47 · 15 answers · asked by KR22 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
http://www.crucial.com/systemscanner/
Try that scanner, it downloads a program to your computer and runs a scan, tells you what type of memory you have (including the speed), and what you could potentially add.
It is also free. They just make it so you can purchase RAM sticks from them. Convenient, huh?
2007-01-07 14:06:02 · answer #1 · answered by powhound 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are several free utliities available that will read out the exact type, make and model of your RAM. I believe that Windows does not provide this info, just the amount.
I use SiSoft SANDRA
http://www.sisoftware.co.uk/
its very comphrehensive and includes tools to benchmark your system.
Belarc advisor will also work
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
both of these programs will show you all of the info such as the clock speed, latency, type of RAM to ensure that you buy the right type if you want to upgrade.
2007-01-07 14:07:39 · answer #2 · answered by elentophanes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can tell how much memory you have by right clicking on My Computer and choosing Properties. However to find out what type of RAM you have, you'll need to pop the case and check out the product stamp on the modules
2007-01-07 14:44:51 · answer #3 · answered by drsprite 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SiSoft as above is one way but i like to use CPUZ awesome little program to use go to http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php and download the program there and click on the Memory and top left hand corner it will tell you the Type of ram your computer runs :)
It's a small download also so your not downloading a HUGE installer just to see what you are running :).
It also tells you everything else you need to know like your CPU, Motherboard etc.
2007-01-07 14:08:49 · answer #4 · answered by Jimmy G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you need to know because you are wanting to up grade then contact the manufacturer and they can give the info. The amout of ram you have can be seen in the system properties window of my computer.
2007-01-07 14:05:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably took you longer to type this question and submit it. Just open the case and look it takes like a minute.
2007-01-07 14:08:36 · answer #6 · answered by Shawn H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.crucial.com/systemscanner
This will tell you about the type of RAM. Do not go to My Computer>View System Information, as it will only tell you how much, not the type!
2007-01-07 14:15:04 · answer #7 · answered by jkomets 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need third party application like SiSoft Sandra 2005 to get more detailed information on pretty much everything your system has. It's not free though.
2007-01-07 14:03:50 · answer #8 · answered by aZhuRa 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have windows xp and this is how I do it... Click start, go to Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, then System. It will tell you how much RAM you have installed. Good luck.
2007-01-07 14:09:21 · answer #9 · answered by Paul B 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
so long as it is a stock machine you can look up the type of computer it is online and see what the specifications for it are.
2007-01-07 14:01:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋