[cguil_uk]

I have two GB Ram on my PC (see below) and would like to upgrade to 4GB.

I have two extra slots so would it be better to get 2 more 1gb x 2 or replace the exixting memory with 2gb x 2?

[floppybootstomp]

More economical to buy two more of the same. No difference in performance.

See my sig, I have same motherboard and 4 x 1Gb sticks of the same type of memory.

[cguil_uk]

Originally Posted by floppybootstomp

More economical to buy two more of the same. No difference in performance.

See my sig, I have same motherboard and 4 x 1Gb sticks of the same type of memory.

Cool Thanks

Another thought, I am now starting to do a lot of online gaming, so would it be an idea to upgrade to 8Gb or is that overkill?

Also, where is the best place to buy memory online please?

[floppybootstomp]

8Gb is overkill.

You don't need that much memory just yet.

Best online place for memory?

Without a doubt I'd say Crucial but it may be preferable to get a pair of Geil sticks identical to those you have.

In which case we all have our preferences for online suppliers.

I favour Kustom PC's; Scan; E-Buyer and Aria are ok as well in my book.

[Abarbarian]

I still have these Geil sticks for sale as I never got around to putting them on E-Bay.

http://www.pcreview.co.uk/forums/thread-3788609.php

[cguil_uk]

Originally Posted by floppybootstomp

8Gb is overkill.

You don't need that much memory just yet.

Best online place for memory?

Without a doubt I'd say Crucial but it may be preferable to get a pair of Geil sticks identical to those you have.

In which case we all have our preferences for online suppliers.

I favour Kustom PC's; Scan; E-Buyer and Aria are ok as well in my book.

I have XP proff. How can I tell if it is 32 or 64 bit please?

[TriplexDread]

It tells you on boot up. The splash screen will say x64 as it boots

OR

Windows XP

If you have Windows XP, there are two methods to determine whether you are running a 32-bit or a 64-bit version. If one does not work, try the other.
Method 1: View System Properties in Control Panel

1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. Type sysdm.cpl, and then click OK.
3. Click the General tab. The operating system is displayed as follows:
   • For a 64-bit version operating system: Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Version < Year> appears under System.
   • For a 32-bit version operating system: Windows XP Professional Version appears under System.
   Note is a placeholder for a year.

Method 2: View System Information window

1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. Type winmsd.exe, and then click OK.
3. When System Summary is selected in the navigation pane, locate Processor under Item in the details pane. Note the value.
   • If the value that corresponds to Processor starts with x86, the computer is running a 32-bit version of Windows.
   • If the value that corresponds to Processor starts with ia64 or AMD64, the computer is running a 64-bit version of Windows.

[cguil_uk]

Originally Posted by TriplexDread

It tells you on boot up. The splash screen will say x64 as it boots

OR

Windows XP

If you have Windows XP, there are two methods to determine whether you are running a 32-bit or a 64-bit version. If one does not work, try the other.
Method 1: View System Properties in Control Panel

loadTOCNode(4, 'moreinformation');

1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. Type sysdm.cpl, and then click OK.
3. Click the General tab. The operating system is displayed as follows:
   • For a 64-bit version operating system: Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Version < Year> appears under System.
   • For a 32-bit version operating system: Windows XP Professional Version appears under System.
   Note is a placeholder for a year.

Method 2: View System Information window


loadTOCNode(4, 'moreinformation');

1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. Type winmsd.exe, and then click OK.
3. When System Summary is selected in the navigation pane, locate Processor under Item in the details pane. Note the value.
   • If the value that corresponds to Processor starts with x86, the computer is running a 32-bit version of Windows.
   • If the value that corresponds to Processor starts with ia64 or AMD64, the computer is running a 64-bit version of Windows.

Great! Thanks - It is a 32 bit.

This means that the maximum memory it can take is 4mb RAM apparently. If it was 64 then I could have gone for 8.

[cguil_uk]

Originally Posted by floppybootstomp

More economical to buy two more of the same. No difference in performance.

See my sig, I have same motherboard and 4 x 1Gb sticks of the same type of memory.

By the way, I had a look at my memory sticks last night and they see to have metal strips down either side of each stick. I have not seen that before, butI assume they are there to dissipate the heat??

[floppybootstomp]

Originally Posted by cguil_uk

By the way, I had a look at my memory sticks last night and they see to have metal strips down either side of each stick. I have not seen that before, butI assume they are there to dissipate the heat??

Correct