Maximum memory on an ADM k6-2

[Robert M Jones]

I am considering whether to try and get hold of some extra memory for an
old Win98SE machine and see if it can run XP
AMD K6-2 450MHz chip, currently has 256Mb 168pin DIMM DRAM and a 100MHz
FSB, and an AGP graphics card

Is this worth it? My main concern is running a more secure machine now
win98SE is out of support cycle and other programs like Zone Alarm no
longer support/update for Win98SE either.

The machine is ethernet wired to a router with NATS, and networked via
the same router and a wireless connection, to my WinXP machine downstairs.

Questions are:

Would this machine with more RAM is I can get it, run XP?


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[Cyberbear]

I am considering whether to try and get hold of some extra
memory for an old Win98SE machine and see if it can run XP
AMD K6-2 450MHz chip, currently has 256Mb 168pin DIMM DRAM and
a 100MHz FSB, and an AGP graphics card

Is this worth it? My main concern is running a more secure
machine now win98SE is out of support cycle and other programs
like Zone Alarm no longer support/update for Win98SE either.

The machine is ethernet wired to a router with NATS, and
networked via the same router and a wireless connection, to my
WinXP machine downstairs.

Questions are:

Would this machine with more RAM is I can get it, run XP?


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If you add more RAM then it would run XP better than with 256MB.
However, you may be limited by what the motherboard you have will
actually support. You will need to check the manufacturer's
documentation for the motherboard to find out how much you can
use. Try to end up with at least 512MB on the board if possible.

You might also want to check for availability of WindowsXP
drivers for all of the devices on the board, as well as any
peripheral devices you use. Some older motherboards have
integrated sound and networking devices that are not compatible
with Windows XP unless you can find drivers at the manufacturer's
web site. Make sure you can find a driver for the AGP video card,
too.

Even with more RAM the system will not be very "speedy", but
should be usable for internet browsing, email, and light office
tasks.

 

[Mike Hall, MS-MVP]

If the board has two slots, 512mb will be maximum.. if three slots, then
768mb..

To be honest, you would do better to run Windows 2000 on it.. 256mb sees Win
2000 running quite happily.. I have a spare machine similar to yours that
runs Win 2000 a treat..

 

[Robert M Jones]

If you add more RAM then it would run XP better than with 256MB.
However, you may be limited by what the motherboard you have will
actually support. You will need to check the manufacturer's
documentation for the motherboard to find out how much you can use. Try
to end up with at least 512MB on the board if possible.

You might also want to check for availability of WindowsXP drivers for
all of the devices on the board, as well as any peripheral devices you
use. Some older motherboards have integrated sound and networking
devices that are not compatible with Windows XP unless you can find
drivers at the manufacturer's web site. Make sure you can find a driver
for the AGP video card, too.

Even with more RAM the system will not be very "speedy", but should be
usable for internet browsing, email, and light office tasks.

thanks - I think I have a "hardware compatibility" report somewhere but
I'll run that tool again.

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