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(Solved) Extra RAM for old desktop

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  • Started 2 months ago by Aleeve
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Aleeve
Aleeve
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Will this:
http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/.....oduct.html

be suitable for an HP Pavilion a310.uk PC ?

Posted 2 months ago #
 
raphoenix
raphoenix
Posts: 2464

Aleeve,

In US, Kingston Valueram was pretty good stuff with few complaints if I remember correctly.

*** Don't mix it with different brands which might already be in the machine ***.

Kindest Regards,
Rick P. ♥ :)

Posted 2 months ago #
 
Aleeve
Aleeve
Posts: 1574

Ok, well, so it will be compatible whatever then?

and, if it is a different brand of RAM inside, this will NOT work?

Posted 2 months ago #
 
raphoenix
raphoenix
Posts: 2464

Aleeve,

NO NO NO !!!

The memory you specified will NOT work in the machine link below.

( I wrongly assumed you had already looked up the specs on your machine )

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c00043412.pdf

Is this your machine ??

Kindest Regards,
Rick P. ♥ :)

Posted 2 months ago #
 
Aleeve
Aleeve
Posts: 1574

Why yes :) (the family computer)

Although we had to get a new case, as the old power button broke)

anyway, do you mind checking out some RAM that would work?

http://www.play.com/

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 :)

Just a quick question, hope you don't mind, but why the new addition of the heart to your 'signature' ?
:P

Posted 2 months ago #
 
raphoenix
raphoenix
Posts: 2464

Aleeve,

Will be glad to help you. Let me research.

The ♥ just means that I really care about the problem or issue the member is having.

In other words, "I feel your pain and take your matter seriously"

Kindest Regards,
Rick P. ♥ :)

Posted 2 months ago #
 
Aleeve
Aleeve
Posts: 1574

Ok :)
Thanks Rick

Posted 2 months ago #
 
raphoenix
raphoenix
Posts: 2464

Aleeve,

The below page link describes the [ EAXCT ] memory specifications for the family machine and module sizes available.

Write down the info and search your favorite vendor(s) to obtain the best price and amount you need.

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.

http://www.memorystock.com/mem.....310uk.html

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.

Kindest Regards,
Rick P. ♥ :)

Posted 2 months ago #
 
Aleeve
Aleeve
Posts: 1574

Thank you Rick, I'll have a look! :)

Posted 2 months ago #
 
Aleeve
Aleeve
Posts: 1574

Ok, found one: http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/.....oduct.html
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)

I feel really stupid asking you about my computer, but I don't know too much about the innards of computers :(

Thanks

Posted 2 months ago #
 
raphoenix
raphoenix
Posts: 2464

Aleeve,

No Problem.

The family machine has (2) memory slots.

I when deeper in the page and what you picked out will work fine.

See below.

http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/.....e&fb=1

They only had (1) new module in stock so you had better order fast !!!

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.
You will just have see what happens.

Do you know how much memory is in the family machine right now ??
I am guessing it is 512MB.

In any event, you will end up with more memory if you order the 1024 (1Gig) module.
Kindest Regards,
Rick P. ♥ :)

Posted 2 months ago #
 
Aleeve
Aleeve
Posts: 1574

256mb!!!!
I do know that much :) - just not the stuff about compatibility within the machine, and that sorta stuff!

Thank you!

Posted 2 months ago #
 
raphoenix
raphoenix
Posts: 2464

Aleeve,

WOW !!!

Buy that (1) Gig Stick Tomorrow !!

Even if you throw the old memory away, you will still have (3) times more.

Good Job Aleeve !!!!!!!

This one is (Solved).

Kindest Regards,
Rick P. ♥ :) :)

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