Novice wants to add a memory card

teddysmith1952 · 07-02-2009, 09:27 PM

Hello all,

First let me say I have close to 0 computer savy. I have a 5 year old (I think)Compaq Presario model SR1265CL. With all of the different stuff that's been added over the years it's getting slower and slower. The other day my Norton anti virus subscription expired and I was advised to install the free AVG. Install went fine but the P/C is now abit slower yet.

According to my P/C specs, I have 512 MB. I have never added any addtional RAM to this unit. Installing an addtional card looks simple and my model has two slots for memory. My question is since I have 512 MB already installed from the factory, how much should I add? Looking around on the internet some people say "always add the same as you have". Would another 512MB be the right way to go, or would buying a 1GB card be the way?

Thanks a lot!

**johnb35** · 07-02-2009, 10:22 PM

That computer supports up to 2gb of memory, 2 x 1gb sticks of pc2700 ddr 333 mhz. You can get memory such as these.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ue&Order=PRICE

teddysmith1952 · 07-02-2009, 10:31 PM

Thanks. I want to make sure I understand. So I have one 512 MB card in the computer and you would recommend that I remove that one and buy and install two 1GB cards?

Thanks again

**bomberboysk** · 07-02-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by teddysmith1952

Thanks. I want to make sure I understand. So I have one 512 MB card in the computer and you would recommend that I remove that one and buy and install two 1GB cards?

Thanks again

Yes, they will therefore run in dual channel mode, and 2gb should be a decent upgrade for that system memory-wise.

teddysmith1952 · 07-02-2009, 10:46 PM

Thank you very much. Do you know of a reliable Ebay seller for something like this? I'm on a bit of a budget.

Jamin43 · 07-03-2009, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teddysmith1952

Thank you very much. Do you know of a reliable Ebay seller for something like this? I'm on a bit of a budget.

if you go from 512 mb to 2 GB - you will see a very noticable performance difference. Especially on the net. Heck, upgrading to 1GB would be noticable but 2 is better.

FYI - PC3200 (400mhz) can also be used to replace a PC2700 DDR Ram stick. It'll just run at the lower speed of 333mhz per your MOBO.

The Kingston is fine - but you G-Skill makes some nice memory too - and it's a bit cheaper. I've used Value Kingston and G-skill for 2 PC's and they all worked just fine.

These G-skill are about 20.00 cheaper than the Kingston listed above and should do a fine job for ya.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231039

**bomberboysk** · 07-02-2009, 10:49 PM

DDR2 is pretty old and its going to be somewhat difficult to get it for very cheap.

**Cromewell** · 07-02-2009, 10:53 PM

Be careful with ebay and 1GB DDR1 RAM. Make sure anything you buy is low density or there's a good chance it wont work. For 2GB the best price you are likely to see is around $60. Even buying a second 512MB stick should help your system out.

teddysmith1952 · 07-03-2009, 12:02 AM

Thanks for everyones help. I just purchased the following thru Newegg.com:

Free 2GB USB drive w/ purchase, while supplies last

pqi POWER Series 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 333 (PC 2700) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model MD342GUOE-X2 - Retail
Cas Latency: 2.5
Voltage: 2.5V
Heat Spreader: No
Parts: Lifetime limited
Labor: Lifetime limited
Model #: MD342GUOE-X2
Item #: N82E16820141214
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy
Original Price: $83.99
You Save: $12.00

Your Price:$71.99

teddysmith1952 · 07-11-2009, 01:48 AM

Hi all,.

Well I received the two each 1 GB cards. I removed the the exisisting 512MB card and installed the two 1GB cards. Restarted the computer and things seem just as slow as before. Hard to tell but certainly not as fast as a month ago. Do I need to do anything else and is the computer recognizing the new memory? Thanks all...

07-02-2009, 09:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
teddysmith1952 Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 62	Novice wants to add a memory card Hello all, First let me say I have close to 0 computer savy. I have a 5 year old (I think)Compaq Presario model SR1265CL. With all of the different stuff that's been added over the years it's getting slower and slower. The other day my Norton anti virus subscription expired and I was advised to install the free AVG. Install went fine but the P/C is now abit slower yet. According to my P/C specs, I have 512 MB. I have never added any addtional RAM to this unit. Installing an addtional card looks simple and my model has two slots for memory. My question is since I have 512 MB already installed from the factory, how much should I add? Looking around on the internet some people say "always add the same as you have". Would another 512MB be the right way to go, or would buying a 1GB card be the way? Thanks a lot!

07-02-2009, 10:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnb35 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Near Joliet Illinois Age: 39 Posts: 3,623	That computer supports up to 2gb of memory, 2 x 1gb sticks of pc2700 ddr 333 mhz. You can get memory such as these. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ue&Order=PRICE __________________ Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R CPU - E8400 Memory - 2GB Corsair XMS2 (2x 1gb) Graphics - ATI HD3870 Hard Drives - 250GB Seagate DVD Drive - Lite-On DVD Burner - Lite-On Power Supply - Rosewill RP600V2-S-SL 600W 22" Acer widescreen AL2216WBD

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Cromewell Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Age: 26 Posts: 11,802	Be careful with ebay and 1GB DDR1 RAM. Make sure anything you buy is low density or there's a good chance it wont work. For 2GB the best price you are likely to see is around $60. Even buying a second 512MB stick should help your system out. __________________ You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til ya understand who's in command here. www.userfriendly.org

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07-02-2009, 10:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
teddysmith1952 Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 62	Thanks. I want to make sure I understand. So I have one 512 MB card in the computer and you would recommend that I remove that one and buy and install two 1GB cards? Thanks again

07-02-2009, 10:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
teddysmith1952 Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 62	Thank you very much. Do you know of a reliable Ebay seller for something like this? I'm on a bit of a budget.

07-03-2009, 12:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
teddysmith1952 Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 62	Thanks for everyones help. I just purchased the following thru Newegg.com: Free 2GB USB drive w/ purchase, while supplies last pqi POWER Series 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 333 (PC 2700) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model MD342GUOE-X2 - Retail Cas Latency: 2.5 Voltage: 2.5V Heat Spreader: No Parts: Lifetime limited Labor: Lifetime limited Model #: MD342GUOE-X2 Item #: N82E16820141214 Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy Original Price: $83.99 You Save: $12.00 Your Price:$71.99

07-11-2009, 01:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
teddysmith1952 Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 62	Hi all,. Well I received the two each 1 GB cards. I removed the the exisisting 512MB card and installed the two 1GB cards. Restarted the computer and things seem just as slow as before. Hard to tell but certainly not as fast as a month ago. Do I need to do anything else and is the computer recognizing the new memory? Thanks all...

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