How can you identify the type of memory you have on a computer?

Question

To be specific, if you have the dimm memory, is there an easy way to tell the type, size and manufacturer of the memory without putting it on a motherboard and booting the computer up?

Answer 1

The hard way - open it up and take a look. 168pins w/ 2 notches is sdram, 184 pins w/ 1 notch is ddr, 240 pins w/ 1 notch is ddr2.

The easy way - use CPUZ.
http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php

Answer 2

Every memory carrier has information on it - take a magnifier and look for the fine print. That should give you the frequency and makers name. As for the type, count the "pins" on the carrier - each type has a different pin count and positioning cutout.

Answer 3

If you have access to another cumputer search Crucial.com and theyll tell you all you need to know.If you cant do that boot it up and search pcworld.com.Click on freeware and trailware.Look for and download a program called System information for windows (SIW).This program will tell you everything you have on your computer and i mean everything down to the last detail.Hope this helps

Answer 4

www.kingston.com has a memory guide, just need to know the make and model of your computer and PA-DOW... it tells you exactly what you need.