Memory

[Guest]

Hi All,

I recently purchased some SDram 512mb Memory and inserted it with my other
chip on my home PC. I then went to start --> run --> cmd and typed in mem.
The results were exaclty the same before i inserted the new memory chip.

Does anyone know what is wrong, can anyone give me a sight where i am able
to check what type of Memory is in my machine - before i installed the new
chip.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Regards.

 

[Mike Hall - MVP]

Highlight and right click 'My Computer'. Select properties. The window
should show total installed RAM..

 

[Guest]

Hi Mike,

Thanks for the reply V Much appreciated. Is there anyway i can tell what
kind of ram i have on my machine? I know in this instance that it is SDRAM
but i have another machine i will to upgrade.

Kind Regards.

 

[Mike Hall - MVP]

Peter

Go to www.crucial.com .

There is a facility to run a check on your computer which will tell you
about the type of memory installed, and what you would need to upgrade.

Run it on your other machine too for the same info..

 

[Guest]

Hi Mike,

Once again thanks for this information.

Will check out the site mentioned.

Regards.

 

[Gerry]

Mike

Tried your link. Interesting.

What's wrong with removing the memory card and studying what's written
on it. Just needs a little care.

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Regards.

Gerry
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Stourport, England
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[Unknown]

Insufficient data written on most memory modules.

Mike

Tried your link. Interesting.

What's wrong with removing the memory card and studying what's written on
it. Just needs a little care.

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Regards.

Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

[Mike Hall - MVP]

There isn't much on some, and it takes the guesswork out of the equation..

 

[Swifty]

Thanks for the reply V Much appreciated. Is there anyway i can tell what

kind of ram i have on my machine?

Get cpu-z from http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php

It will tell you more about your memory than even the original
manufacturer knew.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Hi All,

I recently purchased some SDram 512mb Memory and inserted it with my other
chip on my home PC. I then went to start --> run --> cmd and typed in mem.
The results were exaclty the same before i inserted the new memory chip.

Does anyone know what is wrong, can anyone give me a sight where i am able
to check what type of Memory is in my machine - before i installed the new
chip.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Regards.

It is absolutely essential that any new RAM module(s) be fully
compatible with both the motherboard and/or any other RAM module(s)
already in the system. Additionally, there are sometimes jumper
switches on older motherboards that need to be reset for new RAM
configurations. Consult your motherboard's manual or the
manufacturer's web site for specific instructions and compatibility
requirements.

If you cannot lay your hands upon the computer's manual and the
manufacturer doesn't provide a support web site, you can use these
utilities to help determine the correct type of RAM needed:

SiSoft's Sandra
http://www.sisoftware.co.uk/index.php?dir=&location=sware_dl&lang=en

Belarc Advisor
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

Unlimited Possibilities' AIDA32
http://forum.aumha.org/overflow/aida32.zip

Also, Crucial Memory's web site (www.crucial.com) has a database to
help to find the right RAM for your specific make and model computer
and/or motherboard. (Incidentally, Crucial is the only company from
which I ever buy RAM. I've never been disappointed.)


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Bruce Chambers

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