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RAM

Feb 22, 2004 6:16AM PST

alright first of all forgive me for me stupidity because when it comes to computer hardware, i am a newbie. anyway i am going to purcase starwars galaxies and i meet all the system reqs (most i just barely meet). I have 256mb ram which is required but i hear it runs horribly with it and i need to have 512mb. do i just need to buy another 256mb ram and put that in there with the other or what? also how much you think itd cost for 256mb pc133?

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Re:RAM
Feb 22, 2004 6:53AM PST

Before buying anything have a close look at the motherboard manual. It will tell you what kind (type, speed) of RAM you need to buy, and what configurations of different sticks are possible. It's not unlikely at all you can stick the correct type of 256 MB stick next to the existing, but you'd better check.

I looked on google for prices, and found one for $60. But I'm sure Bob Proffitt will tell you much more on where to buy for what price.

Kees

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RAM "It's got a hemi."
Feb 22, 2004 6:58AM PST

Frankly, I can almost assure you that RAM will not entirely solve the issue. PC133 hasn't been in a new machine for a few years now so it's too likely that you may be facing a performance wall.

Tell all the details.

Bob

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Re:RAM
Feb 22, 2004 10:18AM PST

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I felt that if I loaded my computer to max that motherboad manual would allow, then I would have a much faster computer, and so it was loaded with three
512mb chips which is what the manual allows. But, it would not even boot. Then one chip was removed, and it booted but with bad results. Then, another chip was removed, and waalaa. So much for loading up on RAM. Sometimes too much is too much and produces bad results. Keep present chip and try it first. If you have extra cash to waste, then double the number as long as motherboard manual gives OK, but even so, it still may be too much despite what manual states. Keep the present chip just in case.

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Re:Re:RAM
Feb 22, 2004 11:47AM PST

i dont have any cash to waste...and what the heck is a motherboard manual

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Motherboard manual ...
Feb 22, 2004 5:56PM PST

is a booklet that comes with the motherboard, or with the computer, that contains documentation on the motherboard. It says what connections it has, what CPU and RAM it supports, what the default BIOS settings are and things like that.

The memory searcher at www.kingston.com might be useful for you also. But you must know what computer or what motherboard you have.

And did you open the case to inspect what you have now? It might be 2 x 128 MB, for example, in 2 available slots. Then you should buy 2 x 256 MB, if that is supported.

Kees