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How do I know how much and what kind of RAM to get for my computer?

by on August 17, 2009

Q: I want to upgrade my old PC by adding more RAM (256 or 521). The problem is that I’m new at hardware and stuff. I know there are many types of RAMs DDR, DDR2 and what not so which type should I buy?

Also I currently have single chip with 512MB. If I insert lets say 256 next to it will it work, or does it has to be 512MB like the first one?

This is my system report.

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    Thanks for sending the system report!

    Here is the spec page for your motherboard as reported in your system report: http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.asp?Model=K8Upgrade-NF3&s=Archives

    As you can see on that page it says:
    – 2 x DDR DIMM slots
    – Supports DDR400/333/266 non-ECC, un-buffered memory

    So we now know that you need DDR RAM, and that 400, 333 or 266 will work.

    A 256meg stick should work, but the prices on the older DDR RAM are very low. You can buy a new stick of 512meg for only $10-$20 US.

    All of these should work fine for you: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010170147%201052307857%201052107965&name=184-Pin%20DDR%20SDRAM

     

    Mark (Uber Geek) says: on August 17, 2009 at 1:30 pm