upgrading the memory/ram benefits?

[inline 6]

My computer says it has 512mb of something, is this ram or memory? I know that it has 80gb of disk space and is a 2.8ghz processor. I took it apart the other day to add a graphics card and was looking at this stuff and I have another slot to upgrade into. I think that I want to add either another 512mb or another 1gb. What are the benefits of adding this stuff? When I play gems on my computer at times it will slow down when there is a lot of action on the screen, will this cure this? if not what will?

[usmcluke]

My computer says it has 512mb of something, is this ram or memory? I know that it has 80gb of disk space and is a 2.8ghz processor. I took it apart the other day to add a graphics card and was looking at this stuff and I have another slot to upgrade into. I think that I want to add either another 512mb or another 1gb. What are the benefits of adding this stuff? When I play gems on my computer at times it will slow down when there is a lot of action on the screen, will this cure this? if not what will?
Memory should be added in matched pairs and yes you will a large difference in performance. The next thing after that is sata drives, regular ata drives suck and slow down everything.

[Roliath]

Memory is probably the biggest upgrade you'll notice..
Every system should have at LEAST 1GB of ram right now windows xp uses up about 200~300 MB on its own so your not gonna have much to work with if you only got 512MB..

[FastFord19]

I want to max out my laptop 2gb, but dont really want to spend 100 bucks for 1 gb of ram.

[Schargedcobra97]

Memory should be added in matched pairs and yes you will a large difference in performance. The next thing after that is sata drives, regular ata drives suck and slow down everything.

by matched pairs you mean if i want to upgrade and only have 256 i should either buy another 256 or buy two 512 (not just one 512)?

[Tx Redneck]

I want to max out my laptop 2gb, but dont really want to spend 100 bucks for 1 gb of ram.

what kinda ram does it take?

[FastFord19]

pc2700

[dmh165638]

Shouldn't really matter what size stick you use as long as you keep it the same speed and preferably the same CL (CAS Latency). Matched pairs aren't really needed on most newer systems unless you are running a dual channel setup and in your case with one slot open you won't be.

[inline 6]

Ok cool I will get more. Will it be ok to get a 1gb stick to go next to the 512 or should I just get another 512? Also is there some sort of way on my computer that I can look to see exactly what kind of memory I have?

[aCid]

You can get a gig if you want.

[jlyon]

my computer has 394 in it right now, i want to upgrade to 1gb in mine. i have 2 slots, so i could go with 1 stick of 1gb or 2 sticks of 512mb. my system max is 1 gb

[inline 6]

quit jacking my thread bitch!

[jlyon]

quit jacking my thread bitch!



i ain't jacking shit bitch, i was just saying what i was gonna do, thought you could use it as a reference

[BottleRocket]

my computer has 394 in it right now, i want to upgrade to 1gb in mine. i have 2 slots, so i could go with 1 stick of 1gb or 2 sticks of 512mb. my system max is 1 gb

Check either your manufacturer's website or any memory manufacturer's page to see what the max for each slot is. If it is an older computer running 2 slots with a 256 and a 128, I doubt it will be able to run dual 1GB sticks, but its always possible. Check first.

[Ferendon]

SDRAM, DDR can be added in single sticks. Most people won't see a difference in speed because of CL.
DDR Dual Channel and DDR2 (P4 an up only), are added in matched pairs.
If you only have 1 open slot, you're not running Dual Channel.

Visit the PNY Memory Configurator (http://www.pny.com/configurator/) to find out what kind of memory you need. Any Fry's/Best Buy should carry memory used in just about any system for the last 3 years.

[32VfromHell]

for instance, going from 1GB of ram to 2GB of ram on my old setup made a HUGE difference in battlefield load times in between maps. It was crushingly slow transitioning previously, and there was a LOT of slooowdown the first minute or so of gameplay.


Its really hard to see the downside of more memory. Its a solid choice to upgrade.

[jlyon]

Check either your manufacturer's website or any memory manufacturer's page to see what the max for each slot is. If it is an older computer running 2 slots with a 256 and a 128, I doubt it will be able to run dual 1GB sticks, but its always possible. Check first.

i know that mine has a 1 gb max. if i wanted to use both slots, it could be 2 sticks of 512 each. i was just saying this to inform inline 6, and he DOES need to look into this.

[KOZMO]

Ok cool I will get more. Will it be ok to get a 1gb stick to go next to the 512 or should I just get another 512? Also is there some sort of way on my computer that I can look to see exactly what kind of memory I have?


There are websites that will check your computer and tell you what kind of ram you have/need.

[fordracing19]

I was wanting to upgrade also. My laptop is 2gig max and has 1 gig now. POS has 2 512mb factory. :(