In need of a RAM upgrade

[Kody]

So, this computer isn't the best of the best by any means, but this 1 gig of memory is killing me. I want to jump up to two, but am unsure what to get.

I have a ABIT KV8 Pro motherboard, have always just had one annoying gig of memory.

I used some consulting websites to check on what they recommend..

http://www.crucial.com/systemscanner...E5279731D926C3

http://configurator.ocztechnology.co...&modelid=44078

It ends up leaving me slightly confused. One says yes to DDR SDRAM, the other says no.. ergh. I hate RAM, always have.

Can anyone make a good educated guess / suggestion?

Was looking over at newegg.com, just keep worrying about the minor spec details, want to make sure it'll work.

[Danny Stewart]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...R+400+(PC+3200)

Any of those will do you just fine, sir. Sort by Best Rating and get one of the ones near the top, depending on how much you need.

[Kody]

Thanks Danny!

I guess shouldn't worry about DDR and DDR SDRAM? Got confused looking between the different recommendations.

(I know, a technician in training asking this must sound silly as hell, I'm still learning. )

[Danny Stewart]

Originally Posted by Larren

Thanks Danny!

You're very welcome!

Originally Posted by Larren

I guess shouldn't worry about DDR and DDR SDRAM? Got confused looking between the different recommendations.

Nope, don't worry about all that. The important thing is that it's DDR 400 (PC 3200). That's the only thing you really need to know for your computer.

Originally Posted by Larren

(I know, a technician in training asking this must sound silly as hell, I'm still learning. )

Haha, don't worry about it. Glad I could help.

[Recurring Villain]

Danny, I'm dissapointed.

Not once did you suggest he purchase an Apple product.

[Danny Stewart]

Originally Posted by Recurring Villain

Danny, I'm dissapointed.

Not once did you suggest he purchase an Apple product.

No worries. I know he already wants one and I'm sure he will get one as soon as he is no longer, and I quote, a "broke college student." My work is done here.

[Kody]

Originally Posted by Danny Stewart

No worries. I know he already wants one and I'm sure he will get one as soon as he is no longer, and I quote, a "broke college student." My work is done here.

Aye, he already converted me. Started to save some money up for it now, but my next computer purchase will be a Mac.

Going to grab: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227210

Should provide a nice boost to everything I use this one for, until the day of the mac or such.

[Danny Stewart]

Originally Posted by Larren

Aye, he already converted me. Started to save some money up for it now, but my next computer purchase will be a Mac.

Excellent. I am here for consultation if/when you need it.

Originally Posted by Larren

Going to grab: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227210

Should provide a nice boost to everything I use this one for, until the day of the mac or such.

Yes indeed! Looks perfect.

[James P.]

Originally Posted by Kody

So, this computer isn't the best of the best by any means, but this 1 gig of memory is killing me. I want to jump up to two, but am unsure what to get.

I have a ABIT KV8 Pro motherboard, have always just had one annoying gig of memory.

I used some consulting websites to check on what they recommend..

http://www.crucial.com/systemscanner...E5279731D926C3

http://configurator.ocztechnology.co...&modelid=44078

It ends up leaving me slightly confused. One says yes to DDR SDRAM, the other says no.. ergh. I hate RAM, always have.

Can anyone make a good educated guess / suggestion?

Was looking over at newegg.com, just keep worrying about the minor spec details, want to make sure it'll work.

I know how you feel. I NEED MORE RAM NOW, DAMMIT!! My Sims2 Game is SUFFERING!

[Josef Kenny]

Originally Posted by James P.

I know how you feel. I NEED MORE RAM NOW, DAMMIT!! My Sims2 Game is SUFFERING!

How much RAM have you got? 128mb!?

[Ronnie Rowlands]

I think he uses an AMSTRAD computer.

[Josef Kenny]

An Amstrad CPC? CPC 464 or the CPC 664 with the added disk drive? He must not have a CPC 6128 as that has 128kb of RAM and the floppy drive.

[Ronnie Rowlands]

Originally Posted by Rat Souffle

An Amstrad CPC? CPC 464 or the CPC 664 with the added disk drive? He must not have a CPC 6128 as that has 128kb of RAM and the floppy drive.

... Ur cute

[Josef Kenny]

Originally Posted by Ronnie Rowlands

... Ur cute

Or an Amstrad plus!

[Kody]

Hello thread back from the depths..

Anyways, an update. Got the RAM a few weeks ago, forgot to post about it, but it is working perfectly and the preformance boost is insane. Thanks again for the advice.

[Danny Stewart]

Originally Posted by Kody

Hello thread back from the depths..

Anyways, an update. Got the RAM a few weeks ago, forgot to post about it, but it is working perfectly and the preformance boost is insane. Thanks again for the advice.

Glad to help.

[James P.]

I use an old computer my grandpa brought home from his job at Ford Motor Company. Well, before he retired. His retirement party doubled as a Halloween party, so much fun, that was!

[Danny Stewart]

Originally Posted by James P.

I use an old computer my grandpa brought home from his job at Ford Motor Company. Well, before he retired. His retirement party doubled as a Halloween party, so much fun, that was!

(It runs Windows 95.)

[James P.]

Wrong. Windows XP, actually. I think either Home or Professional edition...

[Danny Stewart]

Originally Posted by James P.

Wrong. Windows XP, actually. I think either Home or Professional edition...

Oh. One of those two, eh? Not one of the other 27 editions of XP?