buying ram

Hi
I am going to upgrade my pc by buying extra ram. Apart from buying the
correct type, are some more reliable than others or can i just go for the
cheapest?
Ta

Visit www.crucial.com

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"mathawk" wrote:

| Hi
| I am going to upgrade my pc by buying extra ram. Apart from buying the
| correct type, are some more reliable than others or can i just go for the
| cheapest?
| Ta

depends on your computer brand/model. Most Dells are very picky about RAM,
the recommendation to go to Crucial.com is best advice. If you have a name
brand machine, check out the user forums (if any) and see what the
experienced folks have to say.

Another good source for name brand memory is www.kinsgton.com Both these
sites have selectors to find correct memory for your machine/motherboard.
Some generic PCs will work with just about any brand, as long as you meet
the specs.


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Hi
I am going to upgrade my pc by buying extra ram. Apart from buying the
correct type, are some more reliable than others or can i just go for the
cheapest?
Ta

mathawk wrote:
Hi
I am going to upgrade my pc by buying extra ram. Apart from buying the
correct type, are some more reliable than others or can i just go for the
cheapest?
Ta




No, don't go for the cheapest. WinXP, like Win2K before it, requires
good quality RAM.

It is absolutely essential that any new RAM module(s) be fully
compatible with both the motherboard and/or any other RAM module(s)
already in the system. Additionally, there are sometimes jumper
switches on older motherboards that need to be reset for new RAM
configurations. Consult your motherboard's manual or the
manufacturer's web site for specific instructions and compatibility
requirements.

If you cannot lay your hands upon the computer's manual and the
manufacturer doesn't provide a support web site, you can use these
utilities to help determine the correct type of RAM needed:

SiSoft's Sandra
http://www.sisoftware.co.uk/index.ph...are_dl&lang=en

Belarc Advisor
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

Unlimited Possibilities' AIDA32
http://forum.aumha.org/overflow/aida32.zip

Also, Crucial Memory's web site (www.crucial.com) has a database
to help to find the right RAM for your specific make and model
computer and/or motherboard.

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VManes wrote:
depends on your computer brand/model. Most Dells are very picky
about RAM, the recommendation to go to Crucial.com is best advice.
If you have a name brand machine, check out the user forums (if any)
and see what the experienced folks have to say.

Another good source for name brand memory is www.kinsgton.com Both

Or www.kingston.com even ;o)

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