re: How much RAM to add?
Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 8:52 pm
Windows XP Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by Adam Bradley
(7830 messages posted)
You likely can, if you need to is another matter, XP will run fine on 512 or so under
normal day to day use. Why do you want to add RAM?
Adding RAM is rather simple on a desktop PC and if you are somewhat familiar with
the how a computer fits together you can snap it in without a problem. If you are
not familiar with the insides it is still not to hard, RAM comes in a few types,
the major types are pictured here.
Your board likely does have spare slots but it is easy to check. If you open the
case you can see the existing RAM installed and see if it has any spare slots around
it. Like most modern computer connections they cannot be installed backwards unless
you actually try to, just make sure they snap in all the way but do not be to forceful
about it.
Buying the RAM is where it gets a little tricky, go to crucial
and hit the memory upgrades section or kingston
and use the model selector, you can pick out the system type you have to get the
information you need here. If you are buying the RAM from a local shop you can also
just take the system in with you and make sure it matches up. hope this helped without
being to head spinny.
On Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 7:04 pm, BobC. wrote:
>Hello. I have Windows XP ;service pack 2. My CPU is 2.8 ghz and the ram is listed
>as 504 mb. I have an HP tower for this desktop computer. I'm guessing (novice here)
>that there are slots for additional ram. If so, can I add to my existing ram without
>"confusing" my system? How much would be compatible? Is it a simple do-it-yourself
>plug and play type of upgrade or are there more technical considerations that I'm
>usually uncomfortable with? Thanks for any advice. Bob
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- How much RAM to add? (BobC.: Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 7:04 pm)
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