I have an old desktop PC that presently has 2 sticks of 128MB of RAM. There is one extra slot for RAM. I still have the motherboard manual that says that each slot can run a maximum of 128MB in each socket. My question is, can I run a higher than 128MB of memory in each slot? I would like to have a total of 1GB, if possible, but afraid to buy that much if it will not work. These are PCI133, 168 pin sticks.
2007-09-18 03:52:53 · 7 answers · asked by mudturtle74 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
If you were to try to put different *types* of RAM into your old desktop, or if you try to add more or higher RAM than is recommended, then your computer will most likely lock-up the first time you turn it on. That is because the BIOS (Basic Input-Output System, or the "heart" of your computer) will not be able to recognize the RAM.
So, if you want to run today's hardware, devices, operating systems, internet browsers, games, etc, then you may have to just bite the bullet and buy a new desktop (FYI: you can put the old computer's hard drive on the new one; if you don't know how to do that, get a knowledgeable friend (read: geek/nerd!) or pay someone to do it, because an inexperienced person can destroy the drive and BOTH computers!).
2007-09-18 05:22:57 · answer #1 · answered by skaizun 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on what your doing..but the ultimate factor is what your mother board says you can take... Lets say your mother board spec. say you can have up to 8GB of RAM at a top speed of 1066..ok...IF you use a lot of applications at one time you need more GB's or "amount" of RAM, the more you have , the more applications you can have open...IF you need speed..for things like fast paced games then The "speed" is the determining factor. here's another factor...if you have a 32bit OS you wont use more than 3.25GB of that possible 8GB however if you have a 64bit OS you can use all 8GB. Most people would get the highest "speed" RAM they could use (in this case 1066) and the most "amount" of RAM there OS will allow AND/OR there applications or pocket book will allow, which for most people, is about 4GB! This would give you the best of both situations!
2016-05-17 13:29:40 · answer #2 · answered by marguerite 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope, the manual is correct. If all it can run is 128 max each slot allowing for a total of 256 then thats all you can do.
2007-09-18 03:56:55 · answer #3 · answered by Chris 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the manual says the largest you can use is 128 Mb sticks, then that is the largest you can use. It would be unable to access anything larger, and it would prevent the computer from booting.
2007-09-18 03:57:08 · answer #4 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you exceeded the RAM from the max. specifications, it won't work properly; so, no need to buy those kinds of RAMs.
The manual is right. Good thing you didn't buy 'em right away. k.
2007-09-18 04:13:52 · answer #5 · answered by edison c d 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The limit sted in the manual is fixed. It can not be exceeded.
2007-09-18 03:56:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You shouldnt try to exceed it.... it can mess up your computer.
2007-09-18 03:58:16 · answer #7 · answered by MilkMan2003 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋