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(Solved) - Help Me to Upgrade Memory

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snjblack
snjblack
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I want to upgrade my PC memory,
but i don't know what is the maximum size that i can upgrade ??
and i don't know what type of mamory that i should use ???

so please help me !

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Lighthouse
Lighthouse
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What is the make/model of your computer?

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whs
whs
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Scan your system with Crucial, they will tell you what you can do and what you need.

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Budohorseman
Budohorseman
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The amount and type of memory your computer can use is dependent upon two things, the motherboard (or the PC make and model) and the operating system. With that information we will be able to point you in the right direction.

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Lighthouse
Lighthouse
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@Budohorseman. Why the OS?. Memory limit is set in the m/b & bios, surely?

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Budohorseman
Budohorseman
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32-bit vs 64-bit. While technically does not limit the amount you can install, it does limit the amount that can be addressed. Though I suppose we can assume based on the question that they have a 32-bit OS.

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Lighthouse
Lighthouse
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You are talking about usage after installation. Different thing. He/She, is asking for max memory for the system.

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snjblack
snjblack
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thanks whs, it works [http://www.crucial.com/systemscanner] shows :

Currently installed memory:
64MBSDRAM, PC133 64MBSDRAM, PC133 128MBSDRAM, PC133

Each memory slot can hold SDRAM, PC133 with a maximum of 512MB per slot.*
*Not to exceed manufacturer supported memory.

Maximum Memory Capacity: 768MB
Currently Installed Memory: 256MB
Available Memory Slots: 0
Number of Banks: 3
Dual Channel Support: No
CPU Manufacturer: GenuineIntel
CPU Family: Intel Pentium III processor Model 8, Stepping 6
CPU Speed: 997 MHz

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snjblack
snjblack
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THANK YOU ALL !!!

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Lighthouse
Lighthouse
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Give a clap to whs.

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whs
whs
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No problem. But my bones hurt enough without claps - lol

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Lighthouse
Lighthouse
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OK then... Hip, hip....

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whs
whs
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Hooray!

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