I found which RAM to get but am confused on how to install it...I have a 256 RAM card, but I understand there are 2 slots for RAM. Can I add a 512 RAM card to the other slot or do the cards have to match? (i.e. both 256) Is it very difficult to install? Thanks in advance if u have any suggestions!
2007-03-01 04:44:19 · 5 answers · asked by Prickly P 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
matching the modules is recommended however sometimes as long as the type and frequency match it still works ok...dont mix dram with sram or eccsram for instance.
if you have 256 at pc133MHz then get a 512 at 133 as well. also watch out for simm's and dimm's.
2007-03-01 04:50:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is really simple. the card can only go in one way. the memory stick do have to match the get the best performance. if they were mismatched i.e 512 with 256 it would run at the 256 or a little higher.
2007-03-01 04:55:17 · answer #2 · answered by Alfredo T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From what I know of Dells you will not be able to just add the 512. You'll have to remove the 256.
All of the Dells we have here at work do not allow you to mix and match like that.
2007-03-01 04:53:40 · answer #3 · answered by Misty 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
u can install 512 in another slot. no its not hard to install, but just be carefull. if u give too much pressure than u might bend the pins...
2007-03-01 04:54:24 · answer #4 · answered by Sagar 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that's basic. the cardboard can in basic terms pass in one way. the reminiscence stick do could desire to experience the get the perfect overall performance. in the event that they have been mismatched i.e 512 with 256 it may run on the 256 or somewhat larger.
2016-10-02 04:50:38 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋