how do i find out what type of ram i have in a pc?

[seb]

Can i do anything from the run box in the start button?

need to find out what type of ram i have in a mates pc so we can order some more as it runs vista on 512mb..... you can see the issue.... basically it is slower than a 1.2 clio.

 

[Woodentop]

http://www.crucial.com/

 

[Longy]

http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php

 

[Gareth]

CPU-Z

http://www.download.com/CPU-Z/3000-2086_4-10050423.html?hhTest=1&tag=lst-1&cdlPid=10848299

 

[kpowell911]

Maximum Memory Capacity: 4096MB

is that good or bad?

 

[Final Maxim]

just means you can have 4 gig of ram in your mobo

 

[seb]

the pc is literally so slow d/ling any software would be a pain. i'll probably go onto crucial and see what their ouat detect says.

it is a dell pc so maybe in the documentation it will tell me what i need. only want to go form 512 to 2 gig tbh.

 

[Gareth]

Maximum Memory Capacity: 4096MB

is that good or bad?

4gb max is good, a lot of top end machines don't have that. Its more to do with the speed of the ram in systems with 2gb+ though

 

[Michael172]

After installing 2gb of ram, if you install any more the ram speeds will slow down. 32 bit windows will also only recognise about 3.7 or somehitng? too.


What processor do you have?

Open up the system, remove the stick of ram and take a foto of the pins and someone will tell you. if its a pretty std basic system then it should be 184 pin ddr400.

 

[kpowell911]

it says i have a maximum of 4,000kb and 3,000kb installed? any good?

 

[Oggy997]

it says i have a maximum of 4,000kb and 3,000kb installed? any good?

If using XP 32bit - as good as it will get

Ive just ran Crucial's test on my system, max capacity 16GB FTW!!!!