Hp ram

[stewartlittle]

I have a pavilion a604x,it's has 512mb in it now,

How do I find out how much it'll take and what type? or someone could just tell me.
One place I thought said 2gig,another said 1gig.

Is there a way to look at it on the computer?

Thanks,

 

[johnb35]

That computer will support up to 2 gb max 2 slots with 1gb memory at a speed of pc2700 or pc3200 memory.

 

[stewartlittle]

What the difference in pc2700 and pc3200?

 

[schw32m]

What the difference in pc2700 and pc3200?

PC2100 = DDR266
PC2700 = DDR333
PC3200 = DDR400

From the HP motherboard specifications table:

Memory 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets

Support up to maximum 2 GB memory (PC manufacturer's maximum memory may differ)

Supports unbuffered PC2700/2100 non-ECC DDR SDRAM memory

Crucial says that it will also support DDR400(PC3200)

 

[stewartlittle]

I thought pc2700 was 1gig,but just looked and this computer says it has a 512mb pc2700 DDR SDRAM.
What are the benefits of pc3200 over pc2700?

 

[TFT]

Theoretically speed, but you won't see an advantage in real life.

 

[stewartlittle]

One last question about this memory,I hope,
Where is the best place to get it?

NewEgg? Wal Mart?

Also,how does PNY compare to Kingston to Corsair?

 

[johnb35]

Depending on how much memory you want to add, you do have an older system and wouldn't put too much money in it though. However you have these choices.

2gb total memory 2x1gb sticks http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134177

1.5gb total memory (your old 512 stick and a new 1gb stick(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134036

1gb total memory,(your 512 stick and a new 512 stick) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820141470

Walmart does not sell your type of memory and I think the walmart near me actually quit carrying ddr2, too expensive.