I want to buy RAM

[clark33]

Hi -

I want to buy extra RAM for my PC, as the more RAM you have - the better performance you get. The problem is, I haven't ever bought RAM before and i am not sure if i have to get a certain type that is compatable to my PC.

My maximum capacity is 2048MB (2 Gigs). I currently have 2 512 MBs (giving me a Gig), in 2 seperate slots. So, I am assuming there must be another 2 empty slots, to support the max capacity. The types are both DDR2.

Does this mean I can go out and buy any DDR2 RAM and slot it into place?

 

[Hefemeister]

What motherboard do you have? It is best but not necessary to match the speeds but with how low prices are right now it might be best to get 2x1gb and toss the other two.

 

[clark33]

Really, are the prices that low!

My motherboard is a:-

ASUS P5G-MX. Ive also found out I only have 2 memory slots, so that means - I'd have to swap rather than add!

So, can i buy DDR2. I have an Intel Core Duo 2Cpu at 2.40Mhz - if that helps.

 

[Hefemeister]

This is the memory your motherboard supports.

Dual channel DDR2 667

I know you are in scotland but I do not know any places there to give you an idea you could get something like this.
Newegg.com - G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

 

[saltynay]

If you can travel to Ayr, Scotland then these guys are great and have brilliant advice
KustomPCs - HTPC, Gaming, CarPC, Cooling and Modding Products in the UK !

Its not a rule that the more ram you have the faster your computer runs actually with 1gb on xp you should be fine for general use although if your a gamer then 2gb is needed.

 

[clark33]

Thanks for the replys:-

Hefemeister - your information is very valuable to me, i'll have a look around the web for a decent supplier. Merry Christmas to Sweden.

Saltynay - Yes, this is exactly what im looking for. I cant believe i can get a 2 gig piece of RAM for around £25. That would mean i would have 2.5 gigs, assuming i replace one of my 512s with a 2gb.!!!

 

[Hefemeister]

What ram are you using now? if you do not know run cpuz to find out.
CPUID

And a merry Christmas to you as well across the channel.

 

[clark33]

Im using 2 512mb bits in each slot:

DDR2 (PC2-5300)
333MHz (DDR2 667)
Supported frequencies 200mhz, 266mhz, 333mhz (my CPU is 6600 at 2.40 Ghz - so im not sure how this relates to the supported frequencies?).

 

[Evolv]

That means your cpu frequency is at 266mhz. And since your processor, a E6600, has a multiplier of 9. Then that equals to 2.4Ghz.
(266 x 9 = 2394)

 

[guilTrip]

love kingston. matched ur specs so see how this does for ya.:laughing:
Newegg.com - Kingston ValueRAM 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory