http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ How-To Geek Forums Topic: (Solved) Extra RAM for old desktop en Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:29:37 +0000 http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/extra-ram-for-old-desktop#post-45052 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:05:19 +0000 raphoenix 45052@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Aleeve,</p> <p>WOW !!!</p> <p>Buy that (1) Gig Stick Tomorrow !!</p> <p>Even if you throw the old memory away, you will still have (3) times more.</p> <p>Good Job Aleeve !!!!!!!</p> <p>This one is (Solved).</p> <p>Kindest Regards,<br /> Rick P. ♥ :) :) </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/extra-ram-for-old-desktop#post-45038 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:15:14 +0000 Aleeve 45038@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>256mb!!!!<br /> I do know that much :) - just not the stuff about compatibility within the machine, and that sorta stuff!</p> <p>Thank you! </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/extra-ram-for-old-desktop#post-45035 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:01:19 +0000 raphoenix 45035@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Aleeve,</p> <p>No Problem.</p> <p>The family machine has (2) memory slots.</p> <p>I when deeper in the page and what you picked out will work fine.</p> <p>See below.</p> <p><a href='http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/931230/Computer-Memory-1GB-PC2700-DDR-333Mhz-184pin-DIMM/Product.html?ptsl=1&#38;ob=Price&#38;fb=1'>http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/931230/Computer-Memory-1GB-PC2700-DDR-333Mhz-184pin-DIMM/Product.html?ptsl=1&#38;ob=Price&#38;fb=1</a></p> <p>They only had (1) new module in stock so you had better order fast !!!</p> <p>The reason I said buy (2) sticks and throw the old memory away is that different memory brands might not work together and then again they may work together OK.<br /> You will just have see what happens.</p> <p>Do you know how much memory is in the family machine right now ??<br /> I am guessing it is 512MB.</p> <p>In any event, you will end up with more memory if you order the 1024 (1Gig) module.<br /> Kindest Regards,<br /> Rick P. ♥ :) </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/extra-ram-for-old-desktop#post-45026 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 22:22:25 +0000 Aleeve 45026@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Ok, found one: <a href='http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/931230/Computer-Memory-1GB-PC2700-DDR-333Mhz-184pin-DIMM/Product.html'>http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/931230/Computer-Memory-1GB-PC2700-DDR-333Mhz-184pin-DIMM/Product.html</a><br /> Haven't ordered quite yet, because I just want to check - will the computer have two ports for RAM, or just the one? (If only one there is no need to buy two)</p> <p>I feel really stupid asking you about my computer, but I don't know too much about the innards of computers :(</p> <p>Thanks </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/extra-ram-for-old-desktop#post-45022 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 22:14:16 +0000 Aleeve 45022@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Thank you Rick, I'll have a look! :) </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/extra-ram-for-old-desktop#post-44994 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 20:14:43 +0000 raphoenix 44994@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Aleeve,</p> <p>The below page link describes the [ EAXCT ] memory specifications for the family machine and module sizes available.</p> <p>Write down the info and search your favorite vendor(s) to obtain the best price and amount you need.</p> <p>I do not know the prices in the UK however I suggest you purchase (2) One Gig sticks which will max out the the machine and be great with XP or Vista. Throw away the old memory as then all memory will match.</p> <p><a href='http://www.memorystock.com/memory/HewlettPackardPaviliona310uk.html'>http://www.memorystock.com/memory/HewlettPackardPaviliona310uk.html</a></p> <p>Play Dot Com has a HUGE selection of memory so just search for the [ EXACT ] modules you wrote down from the link I sent you.</p> <p>Kindest Regards,<br /> Rick P. ♥ :) </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/extra-ram-for-old-desktop#post-44993 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 19:54:05 +0000 Aleeve 44993@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Ok :)<br /> Thanks Rick </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/extra-ram-for-old-desktop#post-44992 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 19:18:22 +0000 raphoenix 44992@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Aleeve,</p> <p>Will be glad to help you. Let me research.</p> <p>The ♥ just means that I really care about the problem or issue the member is having.</p> <p>In other words, "I feel your pain and take your matter seriously" </p> <p>Kindest Regards,<br /> Rick P. ♥ :) </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/extra-ram-for-old-desktop#post-44990 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:48:40 +0000 Aleeve 44990@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Why yes :) (the family computer)</p> <p>Although we had to get a new case, as the old power button broke)</p> <p>anyway, do you mind checking out some RAM that would work?</p> <p><a href='http://www.play.com/'>http://www.play.com/</a></p> <p>Please use that website if you can, as I'm a bit of a cheapskate, and prices are generally pretty low, and delivery is free :)</p> <p>Just a quick question, hope you don't mind, but why the new addition of the heart to your 'signature' ?<br /> :P </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/extra-ram-for-old-desktop#post-44989 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:44:31 +0000 raphoenix 44989@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Aleeve,</p> <p>NO NO NO !!!</p> <p>The memory you specified will NOT work in the machine link below.</p> <p>( I wrongly assumed you had already looked up the specs on your machine )</p> <p><a href='http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c00043412.pdf'>http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c00043412.pdf</a></p> <p>Is this your machine ??</p> <p>Kindest Regards,<br /> Rick P. ♥ :) </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/extra-ram-for-old-desktop#post-44986 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:27:48 +0000 Aleeve 44986@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Ok, well, so it will be compatible whatever then?</p> <p>and, if it is a different brand of RAM inside, this will NOT work? </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/extra-ram-for-old-desktop#post-44967 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 17:37:12 +0000 raphoenix 44967@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Aleeve,</p> <p>In US, Kingston Valueram was pretty good stuff with few complaints if I remember correctly.</p> <p>*** Don't mix it with different brands which might already be in the machine ***.</p> <p>Kindest Regards,<br /> Rick P. &#9829; :) </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/extra-ram-for-old-desktop#post-44937 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 13:39:59 +0000 Aleeve 44937@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Will this:<br /> <a href='http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/3477283/Kingston-KVR533D2N4-2G-Valueram-2GB-533MHz-PC4200-DDR2-RAM-Non-ECC-CL4-DIMM-Computer-Memory/Product.html'>http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/3477283/Kingston-KVR533D2N4-2G-Valueram-2GB-533MHz-PC4200-DDR2-RAM-Non-ECC-CL4-DIMM-Computer-Memory/Product.html</a></p> <p>be suitable for an HP Pavilion a310.uk PC ? </p>