LittleHoov

Im trying to help a friend with a "my computer is so slow issue"

Right now shes running 256mb RAM in a P4-based HP desktop machine, trying to run Windows XP, I dont know what the model # is or anything.


The memory in it was a stick of PC2700U, Samsung brand.


I ordered the cheapest Ebay had to offer, a 512mb stick of no-name stuff for around 14 dollars.


I tested the module out in one of my computers before heading over there and it works just fine. Mine is a Celeron machine with an ECS mobo.

I got over there and popped it in and it wont even POST. The fans and lights kick on, but theres not even any video display.

Any ideas? Is the HP just quirky with cheap RAM?

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