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December 30, 2004 at 8:55 pm #15613colinMember
I just got an old computer up and running, and I was thinking about upgrading its memory. I think it has 256MB, but is there a way to be sure without having to open the computer up?
December 30, 2004 at 9:20 pm #110126shifterMemberStart > Run > type “dxdiag”
The Memory is listed under the System Tab. Also remember that many older computers have a maximum amount of memory they can accept. Some also need matching sticks to work as well.
December 30, 2004 at 9:34 pm #110123DavidParticipantDownload CPU-Z, it’ll give you a ton of information about your CPU and your Memory, as to what kind, clock and CAS timings it has (As well as how much you have).
December 30, 2004 at 11:14 pm #110127colinMemberThanks Shifter and Dave, I’ll check those things out. What do you mean by “matching sticks”?
The older computer I am using (actually its for my brother, but he doesn’t know anything about computers, so I’m doing it for him) is a Dell Dimension XPS T500, FYI.
December 30, 2004 at 11:20 pm #110124DavidParticipantQuote:quote:Originally posted by colinThanks Shifter and Dave, I’ll check those things out. What do you mean by “matching sticks”?
The older computer I am using (actually its for my brother, but he doesn’t know anything about computers, so I’m doing it for him) is a Dell Dimension XPS T500, FYI.
If you have SDRAM or DDR RAM then you need to have sticks with the same CAS latency and speed (clock). If you have RDRAM (RIMMs) then you need to have exactly the same module. For example 64mb+128mb of SDRAM is fine, but not for RDRAM, you need 2x 128mb.
December 30, 2004 at 11:25 pm #110128colinMemberIs there a way to find out what kind of RAM I have without opening the compter? I just found out I have 128MB, so I DEFINITLY need to upgrade.
December 30, 2004 at 11:26 pm #110125DavidParticipantI just told you to look in CPU-Z, the memory and SPD tabs.
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