getting hardware specs without opening the case?

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I know this sounds dumb, but is it possible to find out what kind of
Ram a computer uses and how many slots are available without opening
the case?

My sister just bought a used computer and wants help in upgrading the
ram, but she doesn't know how to check stuff inside the case, and I
really don't want to make a trip out there just to open it and look
inside.

I'd like to find out what it needs, do the shopping, and then go
install it.

The computer does not have a model number on it. All it says is:

"Up Time Technology - 17691"

The ad she responded to said Gateway, but there is no mention of that
on the case. Is there any way I can have her check something on the
computer to determine what she can use? She currently has 480 MB of
Ram.
 
I know this sounds dumb, but is it possible to find out what kind of
Ram a computer uses and how many slots are available without opening
the case?

My sister just bought a used computer and wants help in upgrading the
ram, but she doesn't know how to check stuff inside the case, and I
really don't want to make a trip out there just to open it and look
inside.

I'd like to find out what it needs, do the shopping, and then go
install it.

The computer does not have a model number on it. All it says is:

"Up Time Technology - 17691"

The ad she responded to said Gateway, but there is no mention of that
on the case. Is there any way I can have her check something on the
computer to determine what she can use? She currently has 480 MB of
Ram.
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You could try here.

http://www.uptimetech.com/contact.php
 
I know this sounds dumb, but is it possible to find out what kind of
Ram a computer uses and how many slots are available without opening
the case?

My sister just bought a used computer and wants help in upgrading the
ram, but she doesn't know how to check stuff inside the case, and I
really don't want to make a trip out there just to open it and look
inside.

I'd like to find out what it needs, do the shopping, and then go
install it.

The computer does not have a model number on it. All it says is:

"Up Time Technology - 17691"

The ad she responded to said Gateway, but there is no mention of that
on the case. Is there any way I can have her check something on the
computer to determine what she can use? She currently has 480 MB of
Ram.
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Google produced a hit on a Seattle, Washington company with the same
name that sells custom assembled computers. No mention of 17691 anywhere
on the site.

There probably is nothing installed on her computer that will list the
hardware of interest. There are several programs obtainable off the
Internet that would work if your sister is able to download and install
them. Is she?

*** SiSoftware Sandra ***
AIDA32
Micro House System Statistics
etc.
 
Johnathan said:
You could try here.

http://www.uptimetech.com/contact.php
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Thanks! I had tried a general search for the name and number with no
results. I figured it was a service company that did the upkeep. There
was a sticker on the HP printer thathad that name too.

I will see if they can tell me. If not, I will try the software
mentioned.

Thanks again.
 
I know this sounds dumb, but is it possible to find out what kind of
Ram a computer uses and how many slots are available without opening
the case?

My sister just bought a used computer and wants help in upgrading
the ram, but she doesn't know how to check stuff inside the case,
and I really don't want to make a trip out there just to open it
and look inside.

I'd like to find out what it needs, do the shopping, and then go
install it.

The computer does not have a model number on it. All it says is:

"Up Time Technology - 17691"

The ad she responded to said Gateway, but there is no mention of
that on the case. Is there any way I can have her check something
on the computer to determine what she can use? She currently has
480 MB of Ram.
Click to expand...

Belarc's free advisor and/or Crucial Memory's advisor.

Belarc:
http://www.belarc.com/
(The download is painfully obvious.)

Crucial:
http://www.crucial.com/store/listmfgr.asp?cat=RAM
(Answer their questions..)
 
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