Can't decide which RAM to use

Jasumi

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I want to expand my laptop's RAM from 512 mb to 2 gb. It has two slots.

Which brand should I use that will be compatible and work well with my system? Or does it not matter at all? I'm also planning on changing my graphics card, soon.



System Specs:
Toshiba Satellite A135-S2276
512 mb of RAM
Motherboard integrated ATI Radeon Xpress 200M
Vista Home Basic
 
First you need to make sure your laptop can handle two gigs, what model is it?

Second, you really cant upgrade a graphics card on a laptop. Most laptops are not designed for gaming and such unless you specifically buy a gaming laptop.
 
First you need to make sure your laptop can handle two gigs, what model is it?

Second, you really cant upgrade a graphics card on a laptop. Most laptops are not designed for gaming and such unless you specifically buy a gaming laptop.

*edit* nvm i see the model now ill look it up.
 
Heres the specs from crucial:

Maximum Memory: 2048MB
USB Support: 2.x Compliant
Standard Memory: 512MB removable
Slots: 2 (2 banks of 1)
Chipset: ATI Radeon XPRESS 200M
Although the memory can be installed one module at a time, the best performance comes from using matched pairs of modules.
Q: Will my system recognize the maximum upgrade?

A: Possibly

How much memory your Windows OS will recognize depends on which version of Windows you are running. 32-bit versions of Windows will see (and utilize) only 3GB or 3.5GB. To utilize more memory, install a 64-bit version of your OS. More information about OS memory maximums can be found at http://www.crucial.com/kb/answer.aspx?qid=4251.


Q: What memory goes into my computer, and will a faster speed be backward-compatible?

A: DDRII memory with support for DDR2 PC2-4200 speeds.

Because DDR2 memory is backward-compatible, you can safely upgrade your system with any of the guaranteed-compatible DDR2 speeds listed below.


Q: How much memory can my computer handle?

A: 2048MB.

Adding the maximum amount of memory will improve performance and help extend the useful life of your system as you run increasingly demanding software applications in the future.

Q: Do I have to install matching pairs?

A: No.

No, you can install modules one at a time, and you can mix different densities of modules in your computer. But if your computer supports dual-channel memory configurations, you should install in identical pairs (preferably in kits) for optimal performance.


Q: Does my computer support dual-channel memory?

A: Yes.

To benefit from the performance advantages offered by dual-channel systems, you should install memory in identical pairs. Installing a kitted pair is the best way to ensure that your modules are identical, right down to the chip count.



Q: Does my computer support ECC memory?

A: No.

Your system does not support ECC. Because ECC and non-ECC modules should not be mixed within a system, install the same type of modules that are already in your system.
 
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