Memory help

luke88 · 02-25-2007, 10:00 AM

Ok, so it's time to upgrade memory... problem is, I don't know what kind to get and everywhere I go, doesn't have my computer under the little "choose what type" thing. The reference guide says Compaq Presario S0000/8000 Series Computers. It has a Intel Celeron 2.4ghz, 256 mb ram and a 60gb hd, running xp home. It still has the sticker on the tower and it says "256MB DDR SDRAM" if that means anything? I'm clueless lol any help? (I'm just looking to upgrade to 512mb)

**speedster123** · 02-25-2007, 11:45 AM

http://www.edgetechcorp.com/memory/c...rio-memory.asp
You need to know what model computer you have.
Belarc might tell you.

**TheMatt** · 02-25-2007, 02:17 PM

Be careful when using Belarc, as it displays some confidential information.

luke88 · 02-25-2007, 06:05 PM

hey guys, thanks for your help but i found out! it's PC2700 and circuit city has a 512 stick on sale for 33 dollars!

**PanamaGal** · 02-25-2007, 06:55 PM

Make sure that stick at Circuit City is compatible with your machine. Just because it's the same speed doesn't mean that it will work.

**TheMatt** · 02-26-2007, 11:34 AM

What brand? Some brands are much more reputable than others. Also, it is best to get a kit of 2 x 256 MB so you will have matched pairs. You can always try the stick from circuit city, and then get another one if it doesn't work with the mixed pair of RAM.

luke88 · 02-26-2007, 07:49 PM

Kingston and my computer is a Compaq Presario S4010CL, and what does matching pairs do? I already have a 256 stick in one slot and I only have one more left... plus I'm in high school and jobless at the moment, budget is limited lol

**TheMatt** · 02-26-2007, 08:46 PM

I would get this instead. Corsair has listed a similar model on its site as compatible, so it is likely that this will be as well. Kingston only lists system specific memory as being verified as compatible.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145406

luke88 · 02-27-2007, 03:48 AM

so, technically 512mb (2x256) would run better than 768(256+512)?

**twajetmech** · 02-27-2007, 06:45 AM

Yes, your mobo supports dual channel memory, running a matched pair of memory modules will give a performance boost over running disimilar memory in single channel mode. Therefore a dual channel kit of 2 matched pairs of memory is reccomended, also yur mobo supports up to 2Gb of memory, as you are running XP I would suggest 2 X 512....you'll find XP is more responsive. You'll find compatible memory on Corsair's website as TheMatt suggested

luke88 · 02-27-2007, 12:33 PM

my money is limited... besides, all i really do is browse the net, play music and chat... maybe some games like cs or something

**twajetmech** · 02-27-2007, 12:36 PM

What is your budget ? maybe we can track down some reasonably priced memory for you

**TheMatt** · 02-27-2007, 01:57 PM

If you are gamming, then 1 GB is definitely going to help. As twajetmech has said, 2 x 512 MB would be the best option. That way, you get dual channel, and more RAM.

luke88 · 02-27-2007, 03:56 PM

budget? as of now, probably around 50... i'm hopefully getting a job soon and i may just save for a better computer.

**TheMatt** · 02-28-2007, 02:15 PM

I would get 2 x 256 MB.

02-25-2007, 10:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
luke88 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 9 OS: XP home	Memory help Ok, so it's time to upgrade memory... problem is, I don't know what kind to get and everywhere I go, doesn't have my computer under the little "choose what type" thing. The reference guide says Compaq Presario S0000/8000 Series Computers. It has a Intel Celeron 2.4ghz, 256 mb ram and a 60gb hd, running xp home. It still has the sticker on the tower and it says "256MB DDR SDRAM" if that means anything? I'm clueless lol any help? (I'm just looking to upgrade to 512mb)

02-25-2007, 11:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
speedster123 Mentor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United States-New York Posts: 3,904 OS: xp pro My System	http://www.edgetechcorp.com/memory/c...rio-memory.asp You need to know what model computer you have. Belarc might tell you. __________________ Infection Detection and Removal Thermal Grease Instructions Bench Test

02-25-2007, 02:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
TheMatt Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,695 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Be careful when using Belarc, as it displays some confidential information. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

02-25-2007, 06:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
PanamaGal Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Panama Posts: 1,240 OS: WinXP Pro SP2; Windows Server 2003; Windows Vista Ultimate; Vista Business	Make sure that stick at Circuit City is compatible with your machine. Just because it's the same speed doesn't mean that it will work. __________________ It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.

02-26-2007, 11:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
TheMatt Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,695 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	What brand? Some brands are much more reputable than others. Also, it is best to get a kit of 2 x 256 MB so you will have matched pairs. You can always try the stick from circuit city, and then get another one if it doesn't work with the mixed pair of RAM. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

02-25-2007, 06:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
luke88 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 9 OS: XP home	hey guys, thanks for your help but i found out! it's PC2700 and circuit city has a 512 stick on sale for 33 dollars!

02-26-2007, 07:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
luke88 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 9 OS: XP home	Kingston and my computer is a Compaq Presario S4010CL, and what does matching pairs do? I already have a 256 stick in one slot and I only have one more left... plus I'm in high school and jobless at the moment, budget is limited lol Last edited by luke88 : 02-26-2007 at 07:50 PM.

02-26-2007, 08:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
TheMatt Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,695 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	I would get this instead. Corsair has listed a similar model on its site as compatible, so it is likely that this will be as well. Kingston only lists system specific memory as being verified as compatible. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145406 __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

02-27-2007, 03:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
luke88 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 9 OS: XP home	so, technically 512mb (2x256) would run better than 768(256+512)?

02-27-2007, 06:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
twajetmech Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: LGA, NYC Posts: 2,380 OS: XP-Pro Sp2 & XP-Pro Sp2 Tablet Edition, Vista Ultimate My System	Yes, your mobo supports dual channel memory, running a matched pair of memory modules will give a performance boost over running disimilar memory in single channel mode. Therefore a dual channel kit of 2 matched pairs of memory is reccomended, also yur mobo supports up to 2Gb of memory, as you are running XP I would suggest 2 X 512....you'll find XP is more responsive. You'll find compatible memory on Corsair's website as TheMatt suggested __________________ PSU Selection/Info // Bench test // Thermal Paste // Memory Selection // Bios Beep Codes // CPU-Z// Posting System Specs

02-27-2007, 12:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
luke88 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 9 OS: XP home	my money is limited... besides, all i really do is browse the net, play music and chat... maybe some games like cs or something

02-27-2007, 12:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
twajetmech Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: LGA, NYC Posts: 2,380 OS: XP-Pro Sp2 & XP-Pro Sp2 Tablet Edition, Vista Ultimate My System	What is your budget ? maybe we can track down some reasonably priced memory for you __________________ PSU Selection/Info // Bench test // Thermal Paste // Memory Selection // Bios Beep Codes // CPU-Z// Posting System Specs

02-27-2007, 01:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
TheMatt Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,695 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	If you are gamming, then 1 GB is definitely going to help. As twajetmech has said, 2 x 512 MB would be the best option. That way, you get dual channel, and more RAM. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

02-27-2007, 03:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
luke88 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 9 OS: XP home	budget? as of now, probably around 50... i'm hopefully getting a job soon and i may just save for a better computer.

02-28-2007, 02:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
TheMatt Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,695 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	I would get 2 x 256 MB. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides