How do i find compaitible RAM for a computer?

[ywang]

Hi everyone. I have a Dell Dimension c521, with 2 x 1 GB and i would wish to add 4 GB of ram. The specs of the machine are here.

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I have been looking at this item

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211188

The stock RAM, like the one i plan to buy, is 240 pin and provides DDR2 SDRAM. However, i am not very experienced with computers at all, so i was wondering if i could use the new RAM on my computer. If not, could one direct me to sets i could use? btw- i used crucial.com but they were only able to list pairs of 1GB sticks.

 

[bigdaddycane]

The max ram supported per slot on that motherboard is 1gb per stick i think. So you would have to get to of these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231098 to get 4gb ram

 

[dubesinhower]

may i suggest using crucials ram finder: crucial memory finder