I am thinking of upgrading my computer's Ram memory, I currently have four slots two of which each have 512m installed. I have seen in the shop a 1gb stick which also appears to be DDR Sdram, my only concern is that if it is not the right memory for my computer can installing it damage my computer or will it just not recognise it?
2007-02-14 06:15:47 · 6 answers · asked by maitreyauk 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
http://www.crucial.com/systemscanner/
Run the scanner at that website, it is free, and tells you exactly what type of memory you have and what you could add, or the different combinations.
It is best to install the same speeds/capacities of memory sticks, although sometimes it will work if you mix and match.
That said, it is best to install the same exact sticks.
2007-02-14 06:28:00 · answer #1 · answered by powhound 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
While, I have never heard of mismatched RAM doing damage to a system, there is that 1 in a million chance it could happen (think of that as the small print at the start of those Toyota truck comericals). That aside, there are 3 things you need to consider. 1. What is the max amount of RAM the motherboard can read? 2. Are you buying the correct speed of RAM? 3. Does the RAM require being installed in pairs?
Good luck...
2007-02-14 06:28:02 · answer #2 · answered by sethanderson2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ISTR that Double Data Rate (DDR) RAM has to be fitted in pairs. Also watch the speed, parity, column address strobe latency and a whole load of other things - if you add RAM is that in any way slower then the existing stuff, it will drag it down to its level. There should be a long code number on the existing RAM chips, which can be decoded to give its specifications.
2007-02-14 06:54:05 · answer #3 · answered by Stephen L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it is the wrong memory, it wont fit. take a stick of the other memory to the shop with you and ask them if they are compatible! failing this take down all of the info on the modules and ask them to check.
2007-02-14 06:19:43 · answer #4 · answered by brommas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not really but to be safe go to www.crucial.com, click on the uk flag. There is a program on this website that scans your computer, tells you what you have already, what your max is and gives you options on what your upgrade paths are. it is fantastic, I reccommend it to all my friends.
2007-02-14 06:19:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
just not recognize it. it probably wont hurt your comp, but if it does, make sure to save the reciept and complain to the store
2007-02-14 06:18:32 · answer #6 · answered by Veer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋