Posted: 10/24/2006 6:51:41 PM EDT
| I have 512mb or ram installed on my computer. I did the properties page of my computer and it is only saying I have 384MB of ram. Why isnt it registering that I have more? its 2X256 so is one not working completely? I want to upgrade to 1gb so maybe this is a good reason to but any help in why its showing less would be appreciated..... |
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Would that show in the system properties? It seems to give the stats of the machine so I would think(and Im pretty sure in the past) it has shown 512mb. I recently had problems with it and turned out to be a bad HD but I wonder if something with my ram didnt get screwy too as it ran super slow before totally crashing. Where is the best place to get Ram from? I will probably just go to best buy or other actual store if it isnt much difference from online |
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Try going here: www.crucial.com/store/listmfgr.asp?cat=RAM Click on "scan my system" and it will tell you what you have and what you can use. |
You damn guys have me checking my system now. Is 512 mb RAM enough for my; # CPU Manufacturer: AuthenticAMD # CPU Family: AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 2800+ Model 12, Stepping 2 # CPU Speed: 1599 MHz Should I get more? How much is enough? Overkill??? I notice it lags here and there, but Im old, everyting lags when you are running out of time.  tia |
512MB is "enough" for most things but if it were mine I would get 1GB. Especially for a laptop why limit the already limited performance of a laptop by skimping on memory. |
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I talked to BB about it today and they said its partially dedicated to the video card. I will be upgrading though to at least 1gb just to kick it up a little. It takes a sec to open apps and such so hopefully that will help......Is it a big improvement and something I will really notice or just a minor thing that will leave me asking why did I spend $140/ |
Cav, Do you do any gaming? If not 512mb should be fine. Upgrading to a Gig or more, you would see a noticeable difference. |
what kind of memory do you need? i'm sure you can do better then $140 at newegg depending on what you need. how many slots on your MB? mmk |
2 slots - PC2700 DDR SoDiMM 200pin |