like the specfications of the RAM or motherboard?
2007-01-19 19:53:05 · 9 answers · asked by Another Stranger 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
The only thing u have to watch out for is the compatibility. Check what type the motherboard needs (eg SD, Rambus, DDR, DDR2) and make sure your ram matches it. also, if you are getting more that one stick, they have to have the same frequency. for example, after you have ddr ram, there are different types of it such as DDR 3200 and DDR 2400. while either will work fine in the computer, u cant mix them or the computer wont turn on.
2007-01-19 22:15:24 · answer #1 · answered by B-rad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When buying ram I always try and go with a manufacturer such as Kingston or PNY as they offer a lifetime warranty. I have already had to replace ddr manufactured by Kingston. There were no hassels no problems it just took about 2 weeks before I got my new memory.
2007-01-26 19:28:48 · answer #2 · answered by Jean S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are lots of different requirements to getting the correct RAM to make sure you get the correct RAM click this link and it will run a scan on your PC and tell you exactly what RAM you have installed and which RAM you need to buy and even offer you prices they even have a detailed guide as to how to instal it as well.
http://www.crucial.com/uk/index.asp
2007-01-20 04:05:49 · answer #3 · answered by laughinggiraffe2003 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ground yourself when handlinhg the chips and insstalling, match the chip types - get the same number of chips on each board if you can and also try to match manufacturers, on board chips and chip speed speed. If it's a desktop use a flashlight and make sure you can see where the nitches line up on the chip. I assumeyou have access to documentation telling you how many pins, if DDR... chip specs?
It would be a good idea to pull the existing chip(s) and take one in as a sample. Wrap it carefully in a static controlled package if you can - otherwise carefully put it in a baggie. Go to your system informatio tab in your programs dir. and look up the specs on the chips you have.
2007-01-20 04:01:41 · answer #4 · answered by whome 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use the free Crucial Memory Advisor⢠Tool
http://www.crucial.com/
2007-01-20 04:02:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
while buying the RAM you should tell teh vendor what kind of PC u have. if its a Pentium III or or an AMD computer and what kind of processor do u have on it.
depending upon that there is a frequncy chart which he follows and will give the best RAM that is required for your PC.
2007-01-27 10:06:04 · answer #6 · answered by yamaha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you get the right kind for your computer... Try this restart your computer press F1 it will take you in to your cmoss find your memory and it will tell you what kind it is..
Now you must find out will your mother board accept more then you have now.. go to the web and find the manufacture of your computer by model number it will give you answers
Have fun...
2007-01-20 04:10:48 · answer #7 · answered by Infinite and Eternal Reality 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two things: the type of RAM required (e.g., PC3200), and the number of slots available on the motherboard.
2007-01-20 04:01:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go here:
http://www.crucial.com/
and do a scan.
"Find out what is already installed in your computer with our Crucial System Scanner. You will also get recommended compatible upgrades that are guaranteed to work in your computer! "
2007-01-20 04:02:22 · answer #9 · answered by muttbob 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋