Hi all, new member here with a Computer Hardware problem. Well, this is a problem that I experienced a while ago to boost my computer gaming performance. I run on a very slow computer:
Originally Sony Vaio then replaced with 'Giga Computer' tower. Shows 'America Megatrends' at the start of computer.
550 MHz
128mb Ram
Windows 98
Pentium III
Radeon 7000
24 gig Hard Drive
etc.
So I ordered a 512MB stick of ram for $60.00 off Outpost.com. It promptly arrived a week later and I took off the old 128MB ram off my comp and put kmy 512 one in that slot. I noticed it did not fit well. So I tried to force it in (stupid, i know) then I turned on my comp and it repeatedly made a beeping noice and my monitor was pitch black. So after trying numerous ways to put it on my comp and failing, I gave up and put my 128 back in. Then I experienced the same problem. I honestly thought that my motherboard had fried or something. But after trying hard, my computer finally worked. I promptly then returned the ram for a full refund.
So my computer continues to run slowly on games. Then I searched on google (bout weeks after the incident) on how I can find the right stick of ram next time. Then came across this forum and it seemed real proffessional and hopefully helpful. I want to know what type of Ram can be used on my comp because I want to order another 512MB ASAP but I also want to be cautious so that I don't almost destroy my computer. I've looked for ram online and foundthis site has a system that can instantly track down which ram is right for my comp. Relieved right? Well I tried it and it did not have my computer brand! Now might I remind you, this is a customized computer. So basically I had a Sony Vaio which I bought like 4 years ago then replaced my old tower with a new one.
So then again, luck is not on my side at all. So I come for some desperatly needed advice on which Ram I need for my specific comp.
Originally Sony Vaio then replaced with 'Giga Computer' tower. Shows 'America Megatrends' at the start of computer.
550 MHz
128mb Ram
Windows 98
Pentium III
Radeon 7000
24 gig Hard Drive
etc.
So I ordered a 512MB stick of ram for $60.00 off Outpost.com. It promptly arrived a week later and I took off the old 128MB ram off my comp and put kmy 512 one in that slot. I noticed it did not fit well. So I tried to force it in (stupid, i know) then I turned on my comp and it repeatedly made a beeping noice and my monitor was pitch black. So after trying numerous ways to put it on my comp and failing, I gave up and put my 128 back in. Then I experienced the same problem. I honestly thought that my motherboard had fried or something. But after trying hard, my computer finally worked. I promptly then returned the ram for a full refund.
So my computer continues to run slowly on games. Then I searched on google (bout weeks after the incident) on how I can find the right stick of ram next time. Then came across this forum and it seemed real proffessional and hopefully helpful. I want to know what type of Ram can be used on my comp because I want to order another 512MB ASAP but I also want to be cautious so that I don't almost destroy my computer. I've looked for ram online and foundthis site has a system that can instantly track down which ram is right for my comp. Relieved right? Well I tried it and it did not have my computer brand! Now might I remind you, this is a customized computer. So basically I had a Sony Vaio which I bought like 4 years ago then replaced my old tower with a new one.
So then again, luck is not on my side at all. So I come for some desperatly needed advice on which Ram I need for my specific comp.