Upgrade to 3 Gb of Ram possible?

mytonpadi · 04-08-2009, 09:54 PM

Hello! I have an Acer x3200 with 1 Gb of Ram which has another slot for an upgrade so I did add another 1 GB so that makes it 2 GB. My question is, is there a 2 GB of memory stick so I can replace the 1 gb to make it 3 gb?

Commander Data · 04-09-2009, 01:32 AM

Look at the order from the last 1GB that you bought, it should have specs.

Search for those specs but 2Gb instead of one. I would advise looking at both sticks again and making sure they are they same, and that you don't mix n match speeds etc.

pofolks · 04-09-2009, 06:12 AM

Two Gb in each slot:

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Mcninjaguy · 04-09-2009, 06:28 AM

its best to have matching sticks of ram at the same size, same brand.

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
$42
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231148

mytonpadi · 04-09-2009, 07:33 AM

Are you saying I could replace the original 1 gb memory stick?

Mcninjaguy · 04-09-2009, 09:14 AM

yes matching sticks of ram is safer and more reliable

Commander Data · 04-09-2009, 11:19 AM

I would go as far as to say that I would only by the EXACT same, in terms of timing. So they all say 4-4-4-10 or 5-5-5-12 etc.

The best way to determine this without software is to read the memory sticks.

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mytonpadi · 04-12-2009, 05:38 AM

Pofolks, my x3200 is different. It only has 1 GB of Ram and an extra slot which I place another 1 gb. SO is it safe to replace the original memory stick with a 2 gb one?

Mcninjaguy · 04-12-2009, 05:46 AM

I would say its safe

have a read here
http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/ace...-33345347.html

and here
http://www.mysimon.com/9024-3118_8-33351909.html

**wrench97** · 04-12-2009, 06:34 AM

No need to guess use a configuration utility at the ram manufacturers web site to be sure
http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartsp...7E062DA5CA7304

dai · 04-12-2009, 06:59 AM

put in matching pair so it runs in duel channel

vista 32x handles 4g in my 32x system with no problems

usasma · 04-12-2009, 08:26 AM

At work we've had a chance to try 2 different makes of DDR2 in systems.
By far the most problems are with enabling dual channel memory, but some systems won't even accept 2 different brands.

With 1 gB in one slot and 2 gB in the other slot you'll have to forgoe the benefits of dual channel (slightly faster) - and that's if it will even work. With 2 gB in each slot you'll have the that benefit. DDR2 is cheap now, purchase it if you can.

Since the system comes with the x64 bit version of Vista you should be able to utilize all 4 gB of RAM.

pofolks · 04-13-2009, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Pofolks, my x3200 is different. It only has 1 GB of Ram and an extra slot which I place another 1 gb. SO is it safe to replace the original memory stick with a 2 gb one?

I think the manufacturer put 1 GB there and left the other empty because it is cheaper.

**wrench97** · 04-13-2009, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pofolks

I think the manufacturer put 1 GB there and left the other empty because it is cheaper.

Exactly.

04-08-2009, 09:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
mytonpadi Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 81 OS: xp sp2	Upgrade to 3 Gb of Ram possible? Hello! I have an Acer x3200 with 1 Gb of Ram which has another slot for an upgrade so I did add another 1 GB so that makes it 2 GB. My question is, is there a 2 GB of memory stick so I can replace the 1 gb to make it 3 gb?

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Commander Data Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 226 OS: Win 7 My System	Re: Upgrade to 3 Gb of Ram possible? Look at the order from the last 1GB that you bought, it should have specs. Search for those specs but 2Gb instead of one. I would advise looking at both sticks again and making sure they are they same, and that you don't mix n match speeds etc.

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usasma Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southeastern CT, USA Posts: 1,591 OS: Vista (x64); Win7 (x32 & x64)	Re: Upgrade to 3 Gb of Ram possible? At work we've had a chance to try 2 different makes of DDR2 in systems. By far the most problems are with enabling dual channel memory, but some systems won't even accept 2 different brands. With 1 gB in one slot and 2 gB in the other slot you'll have to forgoe the benefits of dual channel (slightly faster) - and that's if it will even work. With 2 gB in each slot you'll have the that benefit. DDR2 is cheap now, purchase it if you can. Since the system comes with the x64 bit version of Vista you should be able to utilize all 4 gB of RAM.