Need Some RAM upgrading tips.

seanpwns · 08-25-2009, 11:43 AM

I am looking to upgrade the RAM in my notebook and need some help. I know how to physically install the RAM, but have a few questions.

I currently have 2GB (2 x 1GB) of memory, and my biggest question is whether or not I have to upgrade both slots. Can I upgrade to 3GB by putting a 2GB card in one slot and leaving 1GB in the other? or do I need to upgrade both slots?

This is the card I'm most likely going to get: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820208341

Also, I have a faint recollection of someone telling me that the 32-bit Vista (which is what I use) can only use 3GB of RAM at a time, so if I can just upgrade to 3GB, would an upgrade to 4GB while using this OS be worth it?

kirkace2003 · 08-25-2009, 11:57 AM

Hello seanpwns.
WElcome to the tech forums!!!

go here and scan your pc for memory upgrades...

http://www.crucial.com/systemscanner/index.aspx

after the scan it will tell you what your pc is compatible with, what kind of ram is needed, how much ram can ur mother board support and where u can get it.

Cheers!

08-25-2009, 11:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
seanpwns Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1 OS: Vista SP1	Need Some RAM upgrading tips. I am looking to upgrade the RAM in my notebook and need some help. I know how to physically install the RAM, but have a few questions. I currently have 2GB (2 x 1GB) of memory, and my biggest question is whether or not I have to upgrade both slots. Can I upgrade to 3GB by putting a 2GB card in one slot and leaving 1GB in the other? or do I need to upgrade both slots? This is the card I'm most likely going to get: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820208341 Also, I have a faint recollection of someone telling me that the 32-bit Vista (which is what I use) can only use 3GB of RAM at a time, so if I can just upgrade to 3GB, would an upgrade to 4GB while using this OS be worth it?

08-25-2009, 11:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
kirkace2003 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 81 OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32 SP3	Re: Need Some RAM upgrading tips. Hello seanpwns. WElcome to the tech forums!!! go here and scan your pc for memory upgrades... http://www.crucial.com/systemscanner/index.aspx after the scan it will tell you what your pc is compatible with, what kind of ram is needed, how much ram can ur mother board support and where u can get it. Cheers!