Upgrading RAM

[bflat450]

Hey I have a Dell 4600 and I want to upgrade the RAM from 512 MB (current) to 1 GB. I know how to do it im just wondering if this will be compatible with my PC

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820141424

Thanks.

 

[PC eye]

If your model Dell there is the Dimension 4600 seen at http://reviews.cnet.com/Dell_Dimension_4600/4507-3118_7-30529709.html?tag=sub it runs on DDR333 PC2700 not DDR400 PC3200. Reviewing the specifications for the model you are currently running will specify what memory is compatible. There are different 4600 models. PC World has a review on another Dimension 4600 that does run DDR400 seen at http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,112282-page,1/article.html

 

[bflat450]

it definetly looks like the second one so i guess that's a yes right?

 

[jp198780]

if it looks like the second, then most likely thats your computer..

 

[PC eye]

You will need to confirm that before making a mistake on memory there. Another thing to remember is the type as well as the speed. Look at the memory installed and see if it has a row of chips on one side only or on both sides of the dimm. If you have single sided memory now you will have to order the same type.

 

[JFHuff]

Go to this site http://www.crucial.com/ and click on the scan my system button on the right hand side of the page near the middle. This will install a program to scan your system and tell you what type of ram, processor, motherboard, video card, etc.. that you have. Then you can either buy the parts from them or use the info to find some better ram.

Ive actually used that on my dell i have at home to help me increase the ram on it. If you dont want to download it then just go on the right hand side of the main page to the crucial memory advisor tool. There you select you make and model and itll tell you what you need.

hope that helped and i didnt come to late

 

[bflat450]

sweet, thanks for the suggestion crucial.com is nice, I pretty much knew this RAM would work I just wanted to check with you guys, thanks I will now buy this and upgrade yeeeeah

 

[PC eye]

I run 2gb of Kingston Value Ram here without problems even while gaming. That along with Crucial and Corsair are some of the best makes to go with. Just verify the actual model you are running before placing the order.