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**No_Name** · March 7th 14, 12:23 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general

On Thu, 06 Mar 2014 03:53:35 +0000, Good Guy
wrote:

On 06/03/2014 01:35, wrote:
This computer (Compaq 5400US) came with two 128M Ram sticks, for a total
of 256m. The computer maximum allowed RAM is 512M. I want to upgrade
to that maximum. There are only 2 slots. I can install TWO 256m
sticks. But can I install just ONE 512m stick?

Finding memory for this machine is a challenge in itself. It needs
168pin - Low density - PC133 SDRAM. Trying to locate using charts
provided by the memory companies all show ONLY up to 256m, and they want
$20 or more per stick. I'm planning to build a more powerful computer,
but this old relic runs, and seems to work well. So, for now it will
do.

But I'm not sticking $40 or more into it. However, I have found on ebay
some used RAM, buy it now, Two 512m sticks of 168pin - Low density -
PC133 SDRAM, for about $10 incl. shipping. Although I can only use one
of them, the price is right, and I'll have a spare.

But I'm not 100% sure if I can use just one 512m sticks, or MUST I use
TWO 256m sticks?

You should scrap this machine and buy a new one. This machine can't run
amy modern Applications and if the machine is for some serious work then
it is time to get a new one.

As soon as I receive your check in the mail, I'll rush out to buy a new
one..... Let me know when you send it!

But if it comes with Vista or Win 7 or 8, I'd have to format the HD to
install XP. I have no use for any MS OS newer than XP.

Then again, if I was to buy a new computer, I'd likely buy a Macintosh.
I'm tired of trying to keep up with MS upgrades, and the OSs they quit
supporting.

All the major brands have good deals on machines with minimum 4GB RAM
and Windows 8/8.1 preloaded. Go an get it and you will be amazed at the
efficiency of these new machines in terms of speed and energy
consumption. I~t will pay itself off in two years time and you will
become employable with latest knowledge of Windows .