ram upgrade

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hello,

i am trying to upgrade my ram from 256 to 512. i have 4 ram slots, but
they are all full. I took apart an old computer to get the new cards.
all the cards are the same size (64mb). is there a way to add on more
slots? i dont want to buy a larger sized card. is there a splitter or
something?

thanx in advance
 
You'd probably be better off dumping the four and buying either a single 512
or 2*256
Check a branded memory manu, e.g. www.crucial.com for memory guaranteed to
run on your sys
 
hello,

i am trying to upgrade my ram from 256 to 512. i have 4 ram slots, but
they are all full. I took apart an old computer to get the new cards.
all the cards are the same size (64mb). is there a way to add on more
slots? i dont want to buy a larger sized card. is there a splitter or
something?

thanx in advance
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No, you cannot add more memory slots.
There is no splitter either.
Your only solution is to buy bigger cards. But, before you do that, check
with www.crucial.com to determine if your computer supports cards of the
desired size.
Jim
 
Next time u buy PC that would be a good thing to ck but
bring a screwdriver- I had to remove case to lookin.

HTH-Larry

hello,

i am trying to upgrade my ram from 256 to 512. i have 4 ram slots, but
they are all full. I took apart an old computer to get the new cards.
all the cards are the same size (64mb). is there a way to add on more
slots? i dont want to buy a larger sized card. is there a splitter or
something?

thanx in advance
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Any advise given is my attempt to show appreciation for all
the excellent help I've received here but I'm no MVP so it
may only apply NUGS (Normally, Usually, Generally, Sometimes :)
 
hello,

i am trying to upgrade my ram from 256 to 512. i have 4 ram slots, but
they are all full. I took apart an old computer to get the new cards.
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What makes you think this would work? Did the two computers have
identical motherboards?

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, 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.


all the cards are the same size (64mb). is there a way to add on more
slots?
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There were such things years ago, when computer components like RAM
were expensive, but I haven't seen any for close to a decade, now.

i dont want to buy a larger sized card.
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Then you won't be able to upgrade your RAM.

is there a splitter or
something?
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No.


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hello,

i am trying to upgrade my ram from 256 to 512. i have 4 ram slots, but
they are all full. I took apart an old computer to get the new cards.
all the cards are the same size (64mb). is there a way to add on more
slots? i dont want to buy a larger sized card. is there a splitter or
something?

thanx in advance
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64 mb modules means that they almost certainly are SDRAM which is an
outmoded design.

The only way to increase the RAM would be to purchase larger SDRAM
modules, which are hard to find and are substantially more expensive
than the newer DDR RAM modules used in current computers.

eBay might be a possible source, but you need to know for an absolute
certainly exactly what type and size of modules your motherboard is
designed to use.

Good luck


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
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"Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference
has never been in bed with a mosquito."
 
Bruce said:
What makes you think this would work? Did the two computers have
identical motherboards?
Click to expand...

Most PC100/PC133 machines just aren't that picky. To be sure some most
definately are. But the odds are very much in your favor if you
cannibalize without checking. (not best practice, but.....)
 
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