Which RAM to buy?

[Guest]

Hello:

I have the following PC:
CPU: AMD Athlon XP, 1666 MHz (12.5 x 133) 2000+
Motherboard: Biostar M7NCD (5 PCI, 1 AGP, 1 CNR, 2 DDR DIMM, Audio, LAN)
Chipset: nVIDIA nForce2 400

Current RAM:
512 MB (PC3200 DDR SDRAM)

I'd want to upgrade my RAM to 1GB and more. Can someone please suggest what
kind will work for me?

Thank you!

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Hello:

I have the following PC:
CPU: AMD Athlon XP, 1666 MHz (12.5 x 133) 2000+
Motherboard: Biostar M7NCD (5 PCI, 1 AGP, 1 CNR, 2 DDR DIMM, Audio, LAN)
Chipset: nVIDIA nForce2 400

Current RAM:
512 MB (PC3200 DDR SDRAM)

I'd want to upgrade my RAM to 1GB and more. Can someone please suggest what
kind will work for me?

Thank you!

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.


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[Guest]

Thanks for response and for the website, but it features only brand-name PC
models. Mine was bought on eBay as Mainboard + memory , then HDD, Case and
monitor. I don't have much info on that. All I know is that my current memory
is 512 MB PC3200 DDR SDRAM -- does this mean I need 1GB PC3200 DDR SDRAM???

Thanks again.

 

[Mike Hall - MS MVP Windows Shell/User]

If you scroll down the list of manufacturers, the last entry is 'more
makers' or similar.. to save you trying again, here is what you are looking
to get..

http://www.crucial.com/store/listpa...ds&mfr=Biostar&tabid=AM&model=M7NCD&submit=Go

 

[Guest]

Thanks a lot guys!!!!

If you scroll down the list of manufacturers, the last entry is 'more
makers' or similar.. to save you trying again, here is what you are looking
to get..

http://www.crucial.com/store/listpa...ds&mfr=Biostar&tabid=AM&model=M7NCD&submit=Go

 

[Richard Urban]

PC3200 sounds good to me. Go to www.crucial.com and see what they recommend.

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[JS]

Try this site: http://tinyurl.com/qeqad
It a link to Crucial's Memory Advisor tool

JS

 

[pickluh]

Its a little pricey, but corsair has the best bang fo the buck. Better
latency rates and has what is essentially a heatsink (aluminium casing
fo better heat dispersion). Really, I would suggest upgrading from your
present socket-A CPU and ditch the MoBo (new technology would not be
compatible with the Mobo you got now), but if your half as poor as I
am, you can't just go and do that. So with RAM being the most
reasonable upgrade fo better pefomance check out the corsair.There are
other high performance RAM manufacturers out the (i.e. PQI) but I'm
familia with the corsair and have never had an issue with it. Also
check out the different companies warranty and RMA policies before
dropping any amount of cash and anything.

 

[Guest]

Thank you guys!

Its a little pricey, but corsair has the best bang fo the buck. Better
latency rates and has what is essentially a heatsink (aluminium casing
fo better heat dispersion). Really, I would suggest upgrading from your
present socket-A CPU and ditch the MoBo (new technology would not be
compatible with the Mobo you got now), but if your half as poor as I
am, you can't just go and do that. So with RAM being the most
reasonable upgrade fo better pefomance check out the corsair.There are
other high performance RAM manufacturers out the (i.e. PQI) but I'm
familia with the corsair and have never had an issue with it. Also
check out the different companies warranty and RMA policies before
dropping any amount of cash and anything.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Thanks for response and for the website, but it features only brand-name PC
models. Mine was bought on eBay as Mainboard + memory , then HDD, Case and
monitor. I don't have much info on that.

You'll need to look on the web site of the motherboard manufacturer, then.

All I know is that my current memory
is 512 MB PC3200 DDR SDRAM -- does this mean I need 1GB PC3200 DDR SDRAM???

Well, you'd want to keep the same type and speed of RAM, certainly, but
your first need to determine if that motherboard can even support more RAM.


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[Guest]

Hello:

I have the following PC:
CPU: AMD Athlon XP, 1666 MHz (12.5 x 133) 2000+
Motherboard: Biostar M7NCD (5 PCI, 1 AGP, 1 CNR, 2 DDR DIMM, Audio, LAN)
Chipset: nVIDIA nForce2 400

Current RAM:
512 MB (PC3200 DDR SDRAM)

I'd want to upgrade my RAM to 1GB and more. Can someone please suggest what
kind will work for me?

Thank you!

I think 2 gb is pretty good but im not sure where u can upgrade your RAM
higher so suggest a new computer

 

[Guest]

Well, yeah that's the way out. I'll try the new memory for a year or so
before I buy a new comp. Thank you all for your suggestions. I love those
memory sites in this post. Also found this one: www.memory-up.com