Virtual Memory Question

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struby

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I have already done some deleting, i think my whole disk only have like in the 1600's worth of mb of space. Together they take about 1750 mb I think, so I guess it is not possible unless I get a new hard drive... :( how much are they, where can I get one big enough for cheap...how do I install it :( ?
 
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struby

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And by the way, sorry for the confusion, and thanks for the help everyone.
edit: those numbers are for multiplayer online installation, otherwise it may fit, but I would like to have multiplayer online fit.
 
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SickSixx6

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No problem. I figured you were talking about disk space.

Just like Crom said, any stor will have them. However, check pricewatch.com. Very good prices
 
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struby

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Do I need a bunch of other stuff besides the hard drive to install it, and do you know of anywhere I could just get an older hard drive that would give me enough or plenty of memory and still be able to be installed but be cheaper?
 
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struby

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on that pricewatch.com site, I dunno what those words next to the prices mean, my computer is a compaq with a pentium pro and like 104 mb of rams (with like 6 chips) I also have a fairly new dell.
 
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SickSixx6

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If you have an extra channel on your HDD controller, then all you would have to do is pop it in a set it up. BAM you have more room.

BTW...the linked hard drive is SCSI and will not work for you. Look for IDE or EIDE or ATA
 
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struby

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Ok thanks, so I can get any of those three kind right, does it need to be for a compaq?
if I don't have an open slot should I take out the old hard drive, and is setup just a prompt on my screen or something?
Will I need to reinstall windows and stuff?
 
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SickSixx6

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If you ditch your old harddrive - yes. You will be starting blank.
As for being for a Compaq computer, I am not sure. I know they are known for using proprietary equipment. Maybe someone else could chime in on this.
 
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Cromewell

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LOL...that site spares nothing when it comes to upgrading. I don't recal ever needing that many steps. HA.
Click to expand...
But many steps is good for a beginner. Your computer will take any drive with the right interface (ATA133/100/66/33 often called IDE)
 
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struby

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will any hard drive that fits work?
I got one out of the computer I got the RAM chips out of.
If this has an extra slot will that work if it fits?
 
Cromewell

Cromewell

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if the plugs fit it will work. be sure to set the jumpers properly, there should be a label on the hard drive as to how to do this.
 
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struby

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that is the hard drive
, but I don't even know if I have an open slot...do most computers, even fairly old ones.
I don't know what these plugs are and where they go...I might open up the computer soon and look around.
 
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struby

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It might help if anyone who knows how to install this could talk to me on aim, my sn is shortman8837.
I would help if someone could walk me through this and I would appretiate it a lot.
 
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