Is it possible to take RAM from Windows 98 and then directly add it to Windows XP's RAM (same pin number 184, but different MB numbers). My Windows XP hangs for reasons unknown but adding RAM is the first step. Will the plan work.
2007-06-19 15:20:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Most likely it will work. If different speeds, BIOS will just synchronize the speed to that of the slowest module. Just clean the empty slot first w/ a small paint brush before you plug in the RAM module. Better reseat twice before locking in place. If you get the beeps, try reseating again or interchange RAM in the slots.
Be sure PC is not plugged when you are removing or installing the RAM modules.
2007-06-19 15:43:51 · answer #1 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can answer this by looking at the two chips side by side. They may not even be the same size.
I suspect the motherboard on the xp system is much too advanced for a memory chip from an older system
Why not take it to Crucial for a free memory scan
http://www.crucial.com/
Memory upgrades, graphics cards, flash media, and usb storage at Crucial.com
2007-06-19 15:31:07 · answer #2 · answered by Jake K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is different types of ram though, pin can be the same. There is DDR, DDR2, DDRX, DDRXX, and more that I know are out there. If they are the same type of rams it will be fine.
2007-06-19 15:22:35 · answer #3 · answered by Xiceman126 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First - make sure your motherboard supports more ram.
Second - make sure you by the same type of ram currently on your comp.
2007-06-19 15:22:27 · answer #4 · answered by The Oracle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Huh? RAM is RAM.
Its not Windows-version specific.
2007-06-19 15:22:37 · answer #5 · answered by tabulator32 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
who knows depends on the manufacturer
2007-06-19 15:22:25 · answer #6 · answered by mamaboy7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,
Ram is diff. from operating system...
But check whether it fits on your slot......
2007-06-19 15:23:46 · answer #7 · answered by Aravind.k 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
maybe
2007-06-19 15:22:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋