Gateway 510S 4x RAM slots

swpstampede · 06-23-2009, 12:00 PM

I removed > 25 malware items from a friends old Gateway 510S and while fixing, noted computer is pretty slow, probably due to the fact he's only got 512 MB RAM installed (factory 2x 256 MB). I'd like to install additional memory, as there are still 2 slots empty. Can I simply purchase 2x 512 DDR400 and add to the existing set of 2x 256, or do I have to remove current memory? In other words, can I use all 4 RAM slots, and if so, do all 4 have to have same size RAM, or can I have 2 different matched sets of RAM in the 4 slots; 2x 256 (already there) + 2x 512 (yet to be purchased)? Thanks for your help!

**Tyree** · 06-23-2009, 08:24 PM

You could add two 512 sticks but filling all 4 RAM slots can cause problems.
I would suggest using a matching pair of 512's or 1GB sticks.

swpstampede · 06-24-2009, 02:42 PM

Would the 2x 1GB sticks in the below link do the trick? I don't understand some of the "high-density" / "low-density" memory discussions in this forum... Is Corsair an "acceptable" manufacturer? Specs for the motherboard call for matched DDR PC3200memory; see: http://support.gateway.com/s/PC/510S...00312cl2.shtml

2GB PC3200 DDR Dual Channel Kit (2x1GB) Corsair Value Select VS2GBKIT400C3:
http://www.frys.com/product/4700789?...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

swpstampede · 06-29-2009, 06:55 AM

Purchased RAM indicated in previous post, worked fine, as expected, computer is noticably faster. Issue solved. Thanks!

06-23-2009, 12:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
swpstampede Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 9 OS: XP	Gateway 510S 4x RAM slots I removed > 25 malware items from a friends old Gateway 510S and while fixing, noted computer is pretty slow, probably due to the fact he's only got 512 MB RAM installed (factory 2x 256 MB). I'd like to install additional memory, as there are still 2 slots empty. Can I simply purchase 2x 512 DDR400 and add to the existing set of 2x 256, or do I have to remove current memory? In other words, can I use all 4 RAM slots, and if so, do all 4 have to have same size RAM, or can I have 2 different matched sets of RAM in the 4 slots; 2x 256 (already there) + 2x 512 (yet to be purchased)? Thanks for your help!

06-23-2009, 08:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,572 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Gateway 510S 4x RAM slots You could add two 512 sticks but filling all 4 RAM slots can cause problems. I would suggest using a matching pair of 512's or 1GB sticks. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

06-24-2009, 02:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
swpstampede Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 9 OS: XP	Re: Gateway 510S 4x RAM slots Would the 2x 1GB sticks in the below link do the trick? I don't understand some of the "high-density" / "low-density" memory discussions in this forum... Is Corsair an "acceptable" manufacturer? Specs for the motherboard call for matched DDR PC3200memory; see: http://support.gateway.com/s/PC/510S...00312cl2.shtml 2GB PC3200 DDR Dual Channel Kit (2x1GB) Corsair Value Select VS2GBKIT400C3: http://www.frys.com/product/4700789?...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

06-29-2009, 06:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
swpstampede Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 9 OS: XP	Re: Gateway 510S 4x RAM slots Purchased RAM indicated in previous post, worked fine, as expected, computer is noticably faster. Issue solved. Thanks!