Need more RAM?

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textbook

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I was trying to battlefield with some friends and when i move the screen responds really slowly- do i need more RAM? I have 512 at the moment. If I need more should take one of my 256 sticks in with me to show the shop so I get exactly what i need? Many different kinds of RAM around , right?


Where do you find where it say your computers maximum amount of permitted RAM? Dont want to exceed that.
 
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dave597

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possibly more ram.
what are your cpu and graphics card specs?
your motherboard manual will tell you the max amount of ram you can install on a system.
a program like cpu-z can also tell you what type of ram you are using.
 
Droogie

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dave597 said:
possibly more ram.
what are your cpu and graphics card specs?
your motherboard manual will tell you the max amount of ram you can install on a system.
a program like cpu-z can also tell you what type of ram you are using.
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Yup, it could be the RAM, but I'd be willing to bet its more than just that, more likely your graphics card or processor. Give CPU-Z a try and post your specs up.
 
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textbook

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is the CPU-Z a good program? Downloaded it anyway.

The stats are as follows-

Intel Pentium 4 2.66GHz


DDR two 256 sticks so total 512MB


MAx Bandwith wahtever that means is PC2700 166MHz, whatever that means.

Graphics card- Ge Force 6600
 
Shane

Shane

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Yes more ram would be nice because BF has some quite big maps.

also what internet connection do you have?
 
fade2green514

fade2green514

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personally, i'd build a new computer. its worth it to upgrade to 2x1gb if your motherboard supports it, just because ram is so cheap now.
 
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textbook

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How do you know or find out if your computer can support say 2 GB?

I should get the same type-DDR as before, right?
 
fade2green514

fade2green514

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yes get the same type of memory... types include regular dimm's... DDR, DDR2, DDR3... i suggest getting the same speed as before in a dual channel kit only larger size.

motherboard monitor might tell you how much it can support.. i havent used that in a really long time though.

i'd still build a new computer though. lol something for $300 might outperform that you know.. every bit makes a difference.

what are your system specs?
 
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fade2green514 said:
yes get the same type of memory... types include regular dimm's... DDR, DDR2, DDR3... i suggest getting the same speed as before in a dual channel kit only larger size.

motherboard monitor might tell you how much it can support.. i havent used that in a really long time though.

i'd still build a new computer though. lol something for $300 might outperform that you know.. every bit makes a difference.

what are your system specs?
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so what is the difference between dimms and DDR, DDR2 and DDR3 then?

Mine is DDR

Dual channel does that mean e.g. 2 one GB RAM sticks and fitting them nect to each other rather than one 2GB stick? Is this better?

I think I heard my max is 2GB, will check though with that program you recommended.
 
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Ok I went and bought two new 1GB sticks of RAM. The maximum capacity for my computer is 2GB. It says on that CPUID program that i have 2048. Could I be damaging my computer? When It tried Battlefield my computer switched off the first time after ten minutes.
 
Shane

Shane

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2048 is 2Gb

1Gb = 1024

no it wont be damaging your pc.

however what ram did you buy? are you sure your mobo is compatiable with that ram?
 
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textbook

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i think it is compatible, I showed my comuter stats to the guy in the shop and he said the ones i bought would be ok. I needed DDR SDRAM PC2700. They said PC3200 would be ok, so that is what i bought. Paid equivalent to 85 dollars for two 1GB sticks though
 
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