New computer, want to upgrade ram.

xLostSoulx · 03-14-2008, 08:42 PM

I've posted this question on Yahoo! Answers, and I got a few replys. I'm looking for a bit more though. I have 2 256 MB DDR ram (200 MHZ speed, I think - that's what CPUZ says) in my computer currently. CPUZ says this about both my ram slots:

Max Bandwidth: PC3200 (200 MHZ)

I am wanting to upgrade my ram by 512, therefore making it 1 GB, so I can get a little more performance out of this thing I call "the beast." (Don't ask, It's a new computer and the best I've ever owned, and the speed is great compared to my older computer)

I was wondering if I can put this type of ram into my computer to boost performance by either a bit (noticeable) or a lot:

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...963&CatId=1043

Can anybody tell if this will work with my computer, and will boost my performance? If you need anymore information just reply!

Kind Regards!

**oldmn** · 03-14-2008, 09:43 PM

Have you read through this information.
IMPORTANT! Before You Buy Memory
At the bottom of the page here are links to allow you to find out what will work in your system.

**speedster123** · 03-15-2008, 07:07 AM

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...798&CatId=1352
your hp supports dual channel operation.

you will need a dual channel kit, made and tested for dual channel.

any other ram will reduce your rigs potential

xLostSoulx · 03-15-2008, 07:21 AM

@oldmn:

I go to some of the sites, and I find my mainboard, but I can't find the model (090Ch), is it by computer model?

@speedster123:

1. How'd you know it was a HP? :|
2. I was hoping of just upgrading to a gig, cause that's the cheapest (besides the 256 and 128), but if that'll make my system go faster in performance than I'll think about it.

Kind Regards.

P.S: Because I'm a Kingston fan, I could go with this as well, correct?

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=84387&body=REVIEWS#tabs

**oldmn** · 03-15-2008, 08:38 AM

Quote:

I go to some of the sites, and I find my mainboard, but I can't find the model (090Ch), is it by computer model?

Your Mother board is what will determine the memory needed, not the system model number.

xLostSoulx · 03-15-2008, 08:49 AM

I apologize, I don't know much about computers. Is Hewlett-Packard a motherboard? Cause that is what CPUZ says.

**oldmn** · 03-15-2008, 09:23 AM

HP is a system manufacturer.
Your Mainboard manufacturer could be different.
When you computer starts up and you get the bios splash screen hit the pause button on your key board.(You have to be quick) At the bottom of the screen it should have the Mother board information.

xLostSoulx · 03-15-2008, 12:07 PM

Couldn't CPUZ tell me the same thing without restarting my system?

**sobeit** · 03-15-2008, 12:18 PM

try going to crucial.com and run scan my system. It should give you the info you need.

**speedster123** · 03-15-2008, 12:41 PM

"my system"
Mainboard: Hewlett-Packard (090CH) Intel i8659

xLostSoulx · 03-15-2008, 08:05 PM

I don't really know what you want me to do at crucial, but you can see the details for yourself:

http://crucial.com/systemscanner/viewscanbyid.aspx?id=B118E9AD31D926C3

I apologize that I don't know much about what I am doing.

**oldmn** · 03-15-2008, 08:45 PM

The crucial page shows you what you can install in you MOB and what combinations.

**speedster123** · 03-16-2008, 05:48 AM

http://www.lavalys.com/
download everest
run a scan
post the report
if your board supports dual channel memory, and from the specs you listed on the "my system" option, then you would be wise to get the ram i linked to you from tiger direct..[new egg is a no go in canada i assume]

xLostSoulx · 03-16-2008, 12:15 PM

The report is pretty big, so I have attached it. I know that I have Dual Channel ram, but could I also get the ram I linked in a few posts above?

**speedster123** · 03-16-2008, 12:27 PM

you need dual pairs, you cant mix and match and have dual channel operation, which is very important for performance.

xLostSoulx · 03-16-2008, 12:29 PM

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...y=REVIEWS#tabs

Is that not dual?

xLostSoulx · 03-18-2008, 09:31 AM

I have a 128 MB of ram card that I found in my basement while cleaning up. I am wondering if this ram would spead up my computer anymore (it is not a dual channel)

PC2100 ( 266Mhz) - 128 MB

More information: http://denver.craigslist.org/sys/592526960.html

Would this speed up my computer, or leave it at average?

Kind Regard.

03-14-2008, 08:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
xLostSoulx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 82 OS: Windows Vista SP1, Windows XP Pro SP3, Server 2003 Enterprise SP2 My System	New computer, want to upgrade ram. I've posted this question on Yahoo! Answers, and I got a few replys. I'm looking for a bit more though. I have 2 256 MB DDR ram (200 MHZ speed, I think - that's what CPUZ says) in my computer currently. CPUZ says this about both my ram slots: Max Bandwidth: PC3200 (200 MHZ) I am wanting to upgrade my ram by 512, therefore making it 1 GB, so I can get a little more performance out of this thing I call "the beast." (Don't ask, It's a new computer and the best I've ever owned, and the speed is great compared to my older computer) I was wondering if I can put this type of ram into my computer to boost performance by either a bit (noticeable) or a lot: http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...963&CatId=1043 Can anybody tell if this will work with my computer, and will boost my performance? If you need anymore information just reply! Kind Regards! Last edited by xLostSoulx; 03-14-2008 at 08:43 PM.

03-14-2008, 09:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
oldmn TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gig Harbor Wa Posts: 2,150 OS: XP Pro SP3 X 3 My System	Re: New computer, want to upgrade ram. Have you read through this information. IMPORTANT! Before You Buy Memory At the bottom of the page here are links to allow you to find out what will work in your system. __________________ AVG \| MEMTEST86 \| Zone Alarm \| XXCLONE \| Adaware \| Beyond Compare \| Everest If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Sorry no PM's for problems.[/center]

03-15-2008, 07:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
speedster123 Mentor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United States-New York-Long Island Posts: 5,228 OS: xp pro SP3	Re: New computer, want to upgrade ram. http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...798&CatId=1352 your hp supports dual channel operation. you will need a dual channel kit, made and tested for dual channel. any other ram will reduce your rigs potential __________________

03-15-2008, 07:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
xLostSoulx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 82 OS: Windows Vista SP1, Windows XP Pro SP3, Server 2003 Enterprise SP2 My System	Re: New computer, want to upgrade ram. @oldmn: I go to some of the sites, and I find my mainboard, but I can't find the model (090Ch), is it by computer model? @speedster123: 1. How'd you know it was a HP? :\| 2. I was hoping of just upgrading to a gig, cause that's the cheapest (besides the 256 and 128), but if that'll make my system go faster in performance than I'll think about it. Kind Regards. P.S: Because I'm a Kingston fan, I could go with this as well, correct? http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=84387&body=REVIEWS#tabs Last edited by xLostSoulx; 03-15-2008 at 07:36 AM.

03-15-2008, 08:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
xLostSoulx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 82 OS: Windows Vista SP1, Windows XP Pro SP3, Server 2003 Enterprise SP2 My System	Re: New computer, want to upgrade ram. I apologize, I don't know much about computers. Is Hewlett-Packard a motherboard? Cause that is what CPUZ says.

03-15-2008, 09:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
oldmn TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gig Harbor Wa Posts: 2,150 OS: XP Pro SP3 X 3 My System	Re: New computer, want to upgrade ram. HP is a system manufacturer. Your Mainboard manufacturer could be different. When you computer starts up and you get the bios splash screen hit the pause button on your key board.(You have to be quick) At the bottom of the screen it should have the Mother board information. __________________ AVG \| MEMTEST86 \| Zone Alarm \| XXCLONE \| Adaware \| Beyond Compare \| Everest If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Sorry no PM's for problems.[/center] Last edited by oldmn; 03-15-2008 at 09:25 AM.

03-15-2008, 12:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
xLostSoulx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 82 OS: Windows Vista SP1, Windows XP Pro SP3, Server 2003 Enterprise SP2 My System	Re: New computer, want to upgrade ram. Couldn't CPUZ tell me the same thing without restarting my system?

03-15-2008, 12:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
sobeit TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NEAR Posts: 7,433 OS: windows/linux	Re: New computer, want to upgrade ram. try going to crucial.com and run scan my system. It should give you the info you need. __________________ there's been global warming since the ice age

03-15-2008, 12:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
speedster123 Mentor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United States-New York-Long Island Posts: 5,228 OS: xp pro SP3	Re: New computer, want to upgrade ram. "my system" Mainboard: Hewlett-Packard (090CH) Intel i8659 __________________

03-15-2008, 08:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
xLostSoulx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 82 OS: Windows Vista SP1, Windows XP Pro SP3, Server 2003 Enterprise SP2 My System	Re: New computer, want to upgrade ram. I don't really know what you want me to do at crucial, but you can see the details for yourself: http://crucial.com/systemscanner/viewscanbyid.aspx?id=B118E9AD31D926C3 I apologize that I don't know much about what I am doing.

03-15-2008, 08:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
oldmn TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gig Harbor Wa Posts: 2,150 OS: XP Pro SP3 X 3 My System	Re: New computer, want to upgrade ram. The crucial page shows you what you can install in you MOB and what combinations. __________________ AVG \| MEMTEST86 \| Zone Alarm \| XXCLONE \| Adaware \| Beyond Compare \| Everest If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Sorry no PM's for problems.[/center]

03-16-2008, 05:48 AM	#13 (permalink)
speedster123 Mentor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United States-New York-Long Island Posts: 5,228 OS: xp pro SP3	Re: New computer, want to upgrade ram. http://www.lavalys.com/ download everest run a scan post the report if your board supports dual channel memory, and from the specs you listed on the "my system" option, then you would be wise to get the ram i linked to you from tiger direct..[new egg is a no go in canada i assume] __________________

03-16-2008, 12:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
speedster123 Mentor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United States-New York-Long Island Posts: 5,228 OS: xp pro SP3	Re: New computer, want to upgrade ram. you need dual pairs, you cant mix and match and have dual channel operation, which is very important for performance. __________________

03-16-2008, 12:29 PM	#16 (permalink)
xLostSoulx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 82 OS: Windows Vista SP1, Windows XP Pro SP3, Server 2003 Enterprise SP2 My System	Re: New computer, want to upgrade ram. http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...y=REVIEWS#tabs Is that not dual?

03-18-2008, 09:31 AM	#17 (permalink)
xLostSoulx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 82 OS: Windows Vista SP1, Windows XP Pro SP3, Server 2003 Enterprise SP2 My System	Re: New computer, want to upgrade ram. I have a 128 MB of ram card that I found in my basement while cleaning up. I am wondering if this ram would spead up my computer anymore (it is not a dual channel) PC2100 ( 266Mhz) - 128 MB More information: http://denver.craigslist.org/sys/592526960.html Would this speed up my computer, or leave it at average? Kind Regard.