how would you know that a certain type of RAM will be able to be read by a motherboard? we're upgrading a crappy old emachines model t1840
2007-05-11 15:29:52 · 8 answers · asked by VatsuX 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
Look it up at http://www.18004memory.com/
You will see this:
eMachines eMachines T1840
System Specs
Type of system: Desktops/Servers
Bus Architecture: PCI
Native OS: Windows XP Home
CPU Type: 1.80GHz Intel Celeron
Comments: 400MHz FSB
System Memory
Standard Memory: 128 MB (removable)
Maximum Memory: 1.0 GB
Maximum Expansion: 2 sockets
Comments: PC2100 DDR SDRAM DIMMs
If you have only 128MB, then consider going for the MAX. Get TWO 512MB modules at $49.00 each at www.18004memory.com
They guarantee that it will WORK, and will BUY your old RAM from you. They are totally awesome to work with.
I would not call your eMachine either OLD or CRAPPY. Just don't expect it to do Windows Vista. You can still get replacement parts, even the power supply from http://www.newegg.com
Good luck and Happy Computing!
2007-05-11 15:36:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just do not get hi-performance RAM. They tend to be more suitable on enthusiast motherboards that have a wider range of memory voltage settings. Proprietary boards have limited settings to prevent overclocking.
2007-05-12 10:06:51 · answer #2 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download Belarc Advisor and get the name and model of the motherboard. then go to the manufacturer's website and see what Ram it uses
the link is http://www.belarc.com
2007-05-11 22:33:19 · answer #3 · answered by Pyria 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If all else fails Google it...The answer to your question is a max of 1GB of memory on the mobo and the type being 2- 512mb DDR PC2100. (You can use PC2700 also as they are backwards compatible...I Know, I went from PC2100 to PC2700 on mine.)
http://configurator.oempcworld.com/result.asp?mn=eMachines+T1840&modelid=30879
2007-05-11 22:37:44 · answer #4 · answered by MUff1N 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best to look it up on the Internet. You have to get the correct type/brand of memory for your motherboard.
2007-05-11 22:32:54 · answer #5 · answered by Daniel G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the box the motherboard comes in. or check the manufacturer's website
2007-05-11 22:43:46 · answer #6 · answered by kcrx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you want DDR PC2100
i would suggest getting 2x 256MB sticks and throwing out your old 128MB stick (not literally, just stick in in on of the boxes from the new sticks and put it in a drawer)
heres a link
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_slc.asp?CatId=548&Nav=|c:147|&Sort=3&Recs=10
2007-05-11 22:39:04 · answer #7 · answered by matenzi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To determine your options and prices, go to crucial.com and press "Scan My System"
http://www.crucial.com/index.asp
2007-05-11 22:45:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋