I have two DDR2 Ram sticks at 512 MG each and I want to buy a 1 gig to boost my performance. I have checked the specs and it is compatible with my hard drive. my question is can i just stick the new ram in beside 512's?
2007-12-26 06:15:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
ok you RAM is Random Access Memory, and secondly you need to figure out if it's compatible with your motherboard, not your HDD. the simple answer is yes, you can stick the new one in next to you twin 512's they are occupying the 1st and 2nd slots as per the manufacture, the 3rd slot is the next expansion slot.
2007-12-26 06:32:12 · answer #1 · answered by Paul S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As was stated before, some motherboards require RAM chips to be installed in pairs. The best way would be to buy 2 new 512MB simms and install them beside the others (assuming you have 4 slots). Personally I would get 2 1GB simms and add them as a pair beside the others. Be sure you get the same bus speed as the other ones. Your hard drive doesn't have anything to do with RAM.
2007-12-26 08:20:13 · answer #2 · answered by Wiz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really need to check with the manufacturer of your PC. Some of them only allow sticks to be added in pairs (i.e. must replace the two 512's with two 1 gigs.) Others allow them to be added separately. It might help to bring your manufacturer's manual with you to the store... and save those receipts: if the clerk sells you something incompatible with your system, you'll be able to get a refund or exchange them.
2007-12-26 06:22:18 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RAM ( Random Access Memory ).
On a decent motherboard you will notice that you will have 4 memory slots, for DDR2 they should be 2 different colors. each matched pair should be placed in the same color slot.
Also you should check your memory for it's speed rating against your FSB Speed. If your DDR2 is PC-6400, your FSB speed should be evenly divisible or very close.
ie. Pc-6400 w/ 800Mhz FSB - 6400/800 = 8
ie. Pc-5300 w. 667Mhz FSB - 5300/667 = roughly 8
ie . Pc-4200 w/ 533Mhz FSB - 4200/533 = roughly 8
2007-12-26 06:30:40 · answer #4 · answered by princessil0523 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
RAM (Random Access memory).
yes you can! don't stick the right next to each other, try to stick it in the other slot of the same color.
2007-12-26 06:20:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
what is your PC Model and Brand...some computers may support it some can't.
2007-12-26 08:25:17 · answer #6 · answered by Ricky B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i prefer not to put together. please check if they have same CL and PC. even when they are same, different brand can also sometimes cause problem when put together.
2007-12-26 06:28:49 · answer #7 · answered by Indiana Joy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋