K Krownzz Solid State Member Messages 20 Sep 25, 2009 #1 ok. im wondering if it is possible to take memory sticks out of one desktop and put them into a diffrent one to upgrade the memory? is this possible. and is there any way some one can guide me
ok. im wondering if it is possible to take memory sticks out of one desktop and put them into a diffrent one to upgrade the memory? is this possible. and is there any way some one can guide me
F Fat.Clown I don't overclock Messages 3,326 Location offline Sep 25, 2009 #2 as long as both systems uses same type of memory modules, you can switch them around unplug the power cord, discharge yourself of static electricity, pop out those sticks, and pop them in the other system.
as long as both systems uses same type of memory modules, you can switch them around unplug the power cord, discharge yourself of static electricity, pop out those sticks, and pop them in the other system.
oldskool Oldie but a goodie Messages 1,760 Location Maine, USA Sep 25, 2009 #3 If you need a step-by-step type of guidance, here is a tutorial on installing RAM you might find helpful. Hack Attack: How to install RAM - DIY - Lifehacker
If you need a step-by-step type of guidance, here is a tutorial on installing RAM you might find helpful. Hack Attack: How to install RAM - DIY - Lifehacker
Trotter Grandfather of Techist, ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Staff member Messages 33,564 Location The South Sep 26, 2009 #5 Just make sure to verify that both systems use the same type of RAM. DDR and DDR2, as well as 100-pin and 168-pin RAM, are not interchangeable.
Just make sure to verify that both systems use the same type of RAM. DDR and DDR2, as well as 100-pin and 168-pin RAM, are not interchangeable.
OP OP K Krownzz Solid State Member Messages 20 Sep 26, 2009 #6 well i keep hearing a musical beep now every liek 10 seconds or so coming from my tower.. what does that mean (this is after i installed the ram) nvm it went away
well i keep hearing a musical beep now every liek 10 seconds or so coming from my tower.. what does that mean (this is after i installed the ram) nvm it went away