motherboard

[Guest eddie_qld]

I'm learning about Computers (slowly),where would I search to find a

suitable RAM upgrade to suit a certain Computer,or will any RAM card do.

[Guest Big Al]

Re: motherboard

 

eddie_qld wrote:

> I'm learning about Computers (slowly),where would I search to find a

> suitable RAM upgrade to suit a certain Computer,or will any RAM card do.

If you have the motherboard working, get cpu-z from cpuid. That or

belarc advisor.

 

Each motherboard specifies what kind of memory it will accept.

DDR, DDR2 etc. PC5300, PC2700, etc. How big, how many etc. Find

the specs then just search for memory then that fits that bill.

I have DDR2 PC2-4300. If I were to want to expand, I'd search that type

and or anything my manual tells me.

 

However you get into manufacturers and that opens a whole new ball of

wax. Kinston has been making chips for yeeeeeeeeeeeeeears.

But they are not the only good ones. I have no preference.

[Guest Alias]

Re: motherboard

 

Big Al wrote:

> eddie_qld wrote:

>> I'm learning about Computers (slowly),where would I search to find a

>> suitable RAM upgrade to suit a certain Computer,or will any RAM card do.

> If you have the motherboard working, get cpu-z from cpuid. That or

> belarc advisor.

>

> Each motherboard specifies what kind of memory it will accept.

> DDR, DDR2 etc. PC5300, PC2700, etc. How big, how many etc. Find

> the specs then just search for memory then that fits that bill.

> I have DDR2 PC2-4300. If I were to want to expand, I'd search that type

> and or anything my manual tells me.

>

> However you get into manufacturers and that opens a whole new ball of

> wax. Kinston has been making chips for yeeeeeeeeeeeeeears.

> But they are not the only good ones. I have no preference.

>

>

 

Other good ones are Corsair and Crucial.

 

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[Guest Bruce Chambers]

Re: motherboard

 

eddie_qld wrote:

> I'm learning about Computers (slowly),where would I search to find a

> suitable RAM upgrade to suit a certain Computer,or will any RAM card do.

 

 

It is absolutely essential that any new RAM module(s) be fully

compatible with both the motherboard and/or any other RAM module(s)

already in the system. Additionally, there are sometimes jumper

switches on older motherboards that need to be reset for new RAM

configurations. Consult your motherboard's manual or the manufacturer's

web site for specific instructions and compatibility requirements.

 

If you cannot lay your hands upon the computer's manual and the

manufacturer doesn't provide a support web site, you can use these

utilities to help determine the correct type of RAM needed:

 

SiSoft's Sandra

http://www.sisoftware.co.uk/index.php?dir=&location=sware_dl&lang=en

 

Belarc Advisor

http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

 

Unlimited Possibilities' AIDA32

http://forum.aumha.org/overflow/aida32.zip

 

Also, Crucial Memory's web site (http://www.crucial.com) has a database to

help to find the right RAM for your specific make and model computer

and/or motherboard. (Incidentally, Crucial is the only company from

which I ever buy RAM. I've never been disappointed.)

 

 

 

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[Guest John]

Re: motherboard

 

On Sun, 25 May 2008 06:58:00 -0700, eddie_qld

<eddieqld@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

> I'm learning about Computers (slowly),where would I search to find a

>suitable RAM upgrade to suit a certain Computer,or will any RAM card do.

 

CPU-Z (http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php) is a utility that will tell you

the details of the memory that you already have installed. That will

give you an idea of the type, configuration and speed that you need.

(It will also identify the mobo, if you don't already know it.)

 

Once you know that, head for the motherboard manufacturer's web site.

I think most manufacturers have a list of qualified RAM brands and

configurations for their boards. These are parts that they have

tested and found to work. Other brands might work or might not; you'd

be best off if you chose one of the recommended parts.

 

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John

[Guest easymike29 via WindowsKB.com]

Re: motherboard

 

http://www.crucial.com/systemscanner/

 

 

 

Big Al wrote:

>> I'm learning about Computers (slowly),where would I search to find a

>> suitable RAM upgrade to suit a certain Computer,or will any RAM card do.

>If you have the motherboard working, get cpu-z from cpuid. That or

>belarc advisor.

>

>Each motherboard specifies what kind of memory it will accept.

>DDR, DDR2 etc. PC5300, PC2700, etc. How big, how many etc. Find

>the specs then just search for memory then that fits that bill.

>I have DDR2 PC2-4300. If I were to want to expand, I'd search that type

>and or anything my manual tells me.

>

>However you get into manufacturers and that opens a whole new ball of

>wax. Kinston has been making chips for yeeeeeeeeeeeeeears.

>But they are not the only good ones. I have no preference.

 

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[Guest Ramone]

Re: motherboard

 

Crucial System Scanner tool

http://www.crucial.com/systemscanner/index.aspx

 

"eddie_qld" <eddieqld@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

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> I'm learning about Computers (slowly),where would I search to find a

> suitable RAM upgrade to suit a certain Computer,or will any RAM card do.

[Guest OldDuke]

Re: motherboard

 

On Sun, 25 May 2008 06:58:00 -0700, eddie_qld

<eddieqld@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

> I'm learning about Computers (slowly),where would I search to find a

>suitable RAM upgrade to suit a certain Computer,or will any RAM card do.

 

Look at the motherboard Spec sheet. it will tell you what it

requires. In other words.....

 

Ask elsewhere