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Memory – I have some questions, I found out I have 255 mb on my computer, its an Hp. I am wondering exactly what I would have to do to make it 512 mb. Is there a specific card I look for? I know very little about computers and would like to know how this would be done and if it is expensive?
Jump Drive- Is there a way to password a folder on a Jump drive?
I would appreciate any help anyone can give me in 101 steps please because as I said I know very little about computers.
Thank you
Not sure about the jump drives, however the memory I can help you with.
Although your computer reports the memory as 255MB, when you buy a stick it will be 256MB that you want. You don’t need to know the reason for this, it will only complicate matters.
Because you already have a stick of 256MB, you only need to buy another stick of 256MB, it would be recommended if you could get the same one, however it isn’t essential.
You have to make sure that the memory you are getting is compatible with the motherboard. The RAM could also be a stick or a cube, it will be visually obvious which. Usually, it is a stick.
You could either buy SDRAM or DDRAM. DDRAM is the more modern one, however if the stick of memory currently in your computer is SDRAM, then you need to buy SDRAM, as you cannot fit SDRAM and DDRAM in the same computer, it wouldn’t work.
Fitting RAM is very easy, get someone you know to point out where the RAM slots are on the motherboard, and the memory will just simply push into them.
Finally, memory isn’t expensive these days. Obviously the more memory you buy, the more expensive it is.
If you need any more information, just ask.
Thank you Martin, Just one more question.. How do I tell if I have sdram or ddram?
Also, I appreciate your very precise answers, it explained a great deal.
I’m not too sure how you could check the type of RAM, unless it’s actually printed on the stick?
Alternatively, if you know your motherboard, you could consult the documentation, and see which RAM slot the current stick is in. Obviously if it’s in the DDR slot, then it is DDRAM.
Quote:quote:Originally posted by SnuggleyThank you Martin, Just one more question.. How do I tell if I have sdram or ddram?
Also, I appreciate your very precise answers, it explained a great deal.
SDR RAM – two grooves in it
DDR RAM – one groove.However there are different DDR and SDR clock speeds, pc100, pc133, pc2100, pc2700, pc3200 etc. Call your computer manufacturer to find out what you have.
Quote:quote:Originally posted by MartinBradleyBecause you already have a stick of 256MB, you only need to buy another stick of 256MB, it would be recommended if you could get the same one, however it isn’t essential.
unless she doesnt have one 256 stick… if she has two 128 sticks then she’ll have to change what she would buy. it depends on how many slots his computer has for memory. I have two slots, each with a 256 MB stick, to give me 512. some computers have three slots, i’m not sure if any have four (i’d assume its possible)
edit: i’ve been corrected, he is a she… sorry snuggley 😮
Quote:quote:Originally posted by TigerbladeQuote:quote:Originally posted by MartinBradleyBecause you already have a stick of 256MB, you only need to buy another stick of 256MB, it would be recommended if you could get the same one, however it isn’t essential.
unless he doesnt have one 256 stick… if he has two 128 sticks then he’ll have to change what he would buy. it depends on how many slots his computer has for memory. I have two slots, each with a 256 MB stick, to give me 512. some computers have three slots, i’m not sure if any have four (i’d assume its possible)
Yes some motherboards have 4 or more.
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