Adding additional RAM?

Question

I do alot of things with multimedia that requires me to switch between many programs at one time. I am using a Toshiba Notebook. I have a 512mb RAM card (about 2.5 inches long). The car is DDR2 and made by KOREA. Across form it is an extra RAM slot. Will this card be compatible without causing problems?

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Answer 1

Yes you can buy and install another one. BTW I don't think it was made by Korea but rather made in Korea. You do not have to exactly match the RAM unless you are running Vista on a motherboard that is set up to share between the two for extra performance. You can put in any matching stick - go to a RAM site (like Crucial) and use their software to determine the kind you should use - ECC, non-ECC, registered, etc.

Answer 2

I have 512RAM and also work with at least two programs open while on the internet. You might want to check a few other things. Below is my checklist:

- Many users are not aware of how much RAM is used by wallpaper and/or a screensaver full of graphics. They run in the background and consume memory. (I have only 512mb RAM, run multiple programs simultaneously, and have set my wallpaper and screensaver to blank.)

I don’t do games, but I do know they are primarily graphics which need and use a lot of memory.

- How many programs do you load at startup? Maybe you should check it out and ensure you are running just what you need.
To do this: cl Start, cl Settings, cl Taskbar and Start Menu.
-cl Start Menu, cl Customize, cl Remove.
-cl the icon for the program you wish to remove
-then cl Remove.
-There is also a “Disable All” button.
-This will prevent the program from loading at startup, but will not remove the program from the hard disk.

-When you are working in a large file, save frequently to restore full memory access. (Your work remains in memory until you “save” it to disk.)

1.Did you run an error check? Open My Computer,
Right-cl on C:, Select Properties, Tools – Run an Error Check ( checkmark “check all and fix); then run a Defrag

2.Are you using Yahoo Toolbar? Run a full Norton Antispy.

3.From IE, click Tools, Internet Options
delete cookies
delete files (offline files)
clear history (set days to save to 0 if you want)
click o.k., and Restart

3.click Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools – run Disk Cleanup

4.click Start, Run ipconfig renew (type ipconfig space renew)

All these things should be done regularly. The more frequently they are run, the less time they take.
-Note: Games and videos are mostly graphics. Graphics create large files. If this doesn’t help, you should consider getting more memory.
-A good web site to visit: http://www.theonlinefamily.net/organize/spring_clean_computer/index.html

If you decide you still want more memory, you need to be sure if your motherboard can handle it. Mine, on my old Pentium III, would not, but on this computer, I find I don't need it.

Answer 3

you should pick a RAM card of the same size as you already have. but more important is the type (check the sticker on the existing card).
either it's PC4200 (DDR2 533) or PC5300 (DDR2 667)

most likely it's a 512MB PC4200, so upgrade your laptop with a 2nd one of this type.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820144182
btw, Newegg is more reliable for computer parts than Walmart.