I have a Desktop with Windows XP on on running 256 and I was thinking about adding more RAM to improve the system. I have never done any type of repair/upgrade like this before and was wondering:
1) How easy it is to do this type of upgrade for a beginner?
2) How expensive does it cost to upgrade?
3) What is the best upgrade RAM to go to?
Any tips or advice would be most appreciated!
2007-10-29 17:07:56 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
1) it's easy, just take the outter cover of your computer off, you'll see this flat board that will most likely be standing on its side with a clamp at each end. there should be some empty slots next to it. just make sure the ram is facing the correct way..it will only fit one way,don't force it, then push it into place and close the clamps on it.
2) can cost anywhere from $15-$40 dollars.
3) i suggest adding a 512mb Ram stick
2007-10-29 17:12:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Installing it isn't as hard as figuring out exactly what type you need. You should be able to get the information from the motherboard's instruction manual or it's manufacturer's website. But failing that, you may actually have to pull out the RAM in there and just walk into the store with it to find out (I'd suggest going to a store that specializes in computer parts, not a big box store like Best Buy.
It's also important to find out how many RAM slots you have in your computer, so you know what options you have to purchase.
1) To remove the RAM chip, you just push down on the plastic tab on each side, which will make the chip pop up, then pull it out. Pretty simple
to put in the new one, you first have to look at the chip and line up the small gap in the connectors with a little bar in the chip slot (this is there to make sure you can't put the chip in backwards). Then most MoBos today just have you push the chip straight down, which will in the process swing those tabs up into place to hold the chip. This can take quite a bit of force, and I even occasionally get a little worried I'm going to snap it. The other option, which is a much older design, involves putting the chip in at about a 40-degree angle and swinging it up into a vertical position.
Overall, RAM is the easiest of the sensitive parts to change. But that doesn't mean there isn't reason to be cautious, particularly about static charges.
2) It's been a while since I checked, but it's probably about $50 per gigabyte for most standard types of RAM. High end stuff like the major gamers use tends to be 2-3 times as much for a similar amount.
3) Depends entirely on the motherboard.
2007-10-29 17:21:31 · answer #2 · answered by MagicianTrent 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What you can do is to ask at the shop in IT mall. I is easy for upgrade for a beginner. It will cost about 20 to 30. The best upgrade of Ram is to see how many spacd did you desktop has. It can go to 568.
2007-10-29 17:13:30 · answer #3 · answered by john 222 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With the current stuff out there, RAM should be at least 1GB. (Mine is only 512MB)
I upgraded only once; it was fairly easy, but the manufactuer's instructions were inaccurate!
As to the cost, well, brand new computers, laptops or desktops, with plenty of RAM and ROM and good Mhz cost less than upgrading, so my suggestion would be to buy a brand new computer, use the old one for back up or whatever.
2007-10-29 17:15:15 · answer #4 · answered by Nothingusefullearnedinschool 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
how easy SUPER DUPER EASY SIMPLE
cost depending on well the RAM like u wanna get... how "good" it is....
ummm i dont get the third part of the Q but im going to answer with it depends on wat u would do usually on your comp. exp if u just use it to type essays then u wont really even need to upgrade or ugrade just a lil
now if u r a serious comp techee like u like to play games at like the same time that of which take up a lotta ram,
CS, copying dvds, blah blah blah at the same time get a "better" upgrade i would go with a 1gb of ram thats an okay amount maybe more than u would need
2007-10-29 17:21:48 · answer #5 · answered by ferretdash 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I did the same thing just buy a new computer because it will cost you more to upgrade I swear I got window vista and it was 400 dollars so I just upgraded to a new pc...try that
2007-10-29 17:16:27 · answer #6 · answered by kita 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its really not that difficult
most places like Micro Center just charge like $30 for instalation all u need 2 do is provide the Ram...
2007-10-29 17:12:18 · answer #7 · answered by prinzofdarcknez 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its very easy. The hard part is taking out the screws on the computer. There are tons of information on the net on how to add ram to your computer. Just google it.
2007-10-29 17:13:10 · answer #8 · answered by Joe Private 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this all depends on your computer look at the modle number and search it on the net, find out what the type of ram is, and then look for the ram on the internet, one site i use is newegg.com they have good prices and and easy to navigate site. if you need some help send me an email with your modle number and i can see what i can find for you and walk you through puttin it in.
2007-10-29 18:07:20 · answer #9 · answered by Lucas H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would speed it up a lot to increase the ram to at least one gig. it's easy log on to crucial technology web site and use there memory scanner to find the right type of ram for you
2007-10-29 17:11:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋