Buying more memory?

[nshockeyplaya]

Hi im planning to buy more memory because my computer is starting to run slow and i have games like WoW and Rome Total War on my computer. Right now my comp has 256 MB and is 2.0 GHz. What do you guys suggest i should buy, because im clueless when it comes to this.

[The Real Bingo]

Well, you have to figure out what speed the RAM is; such as PC2700 or PC3200, etc. Then basically buy that. I'd then buy a stick of 512Mb if I were you.

[Bill in SD, CA]

Need more specs on your computer before we can make any suggestions.

Bill

[nshockeyplaya]

Where can i find all the specs because it doesnt say it all in System Information.

[The Real Bingo]

You have to open up the case and look on the RAM itself. Make sure the system is off before you open up...

[nshockeyplaya]

What does the RAM look like and how can i tell by just looking at it

[-FMA]

If its a manufactured computer the specs might be on the internet.

[nshockeyplaya]

Its a Gateway 500 series

[-FMA]

What does the RAM look like and how can i tell by just looking at it

Its the stuff the guy is putting in

[Bill in SD, CA]

Try running Everest Home Edition

It will tell you all you need to know about your system.

Bill

[nshockeyplaya]

Okay i have a Intel Pentium 4A, 2000 MHz (20X100)
System Memory: 256 MB (PC2100 DDR SDRAM)

So what type of chip shpuld i get?

[-FMA]

Get a stick of 512 pc3200 if your mobo will support it

[nshockeyplaya]

Will it be able to if its only a PC2100 how do i know if it can

[-FMA]

What motherboard do you have, I can help you if I know that

You have 2 options

1. Trash the pc2100 RAM and buy some pc3200 RAM (if you add them together the pc3200 will slow down to pc 2100 which is silly to do so)
2. Buy more pc2100 RAM (which I would not recomend)

[nshockeyplaya]

Field Value
Motherboard Properties
Motherboard ID 63-0100-000001-00101111-101602-iBRKDL_G$RG84510A_BIOS Date: 10/16/02 08:39:45 Ver: 08.
Motherboard Name Intel Rexburg D845GRG

Front Side Bus Properties
Bus Type Intel NetBurst
Bus Width 64-bit
Real Clock 100 MHz (QDR)
Effective Clock 400 MHz
Bandwidth 3200 MB/s

Memory Bus Properties
Bus Type DDR SDRAM
Bus Width 64-bit
Real Clock 133 MHz (DDR)
Effective Clock 267 MHz
Bandwidth 2133 MB/s

Chipset Bus Properties
Bus Type Intel Hub Interface
Bus Width 8-bit
Real Clock 67 MHz (QDR)
Effective Clock 267 MHz
Bandwidth 267 MB/s

Motherboard Physical Info
CPU Sockets/Slots 1
Expansion Slots 3 PCI, 1 AGP
RAM Slots 2 DIMM
Integrated Devices Audio, Video
Form Factor Micro ATX
Motherboard Size 210 mm x 240 mm
Motherboard Chipset i845G

Motherboard Manufacturer
Company Name Intel Corporation
Product Information http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/index.htm
BIOS Download http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/genbios.htm

[nshockeyplaya]

so wut should i do?

[-FMA]

Buy some pc3200 ram

[nshockeyplaya]

i cant my comp only supports 2100

[butch81385]

RAM is backwards compatible (for the most part) as long as you stay with the same style (SD, DD,RD, etc...)
If you bought pc3200, unless some freaky cosmic alien built your computer (which could be the case, it is gateway ) the pc3200 will run itself at pc2100 speeds (espescialy if you leave your old ram in there. they both have to run at the same speed and will automatically go to the slower speed

[-FMA]

PC 2100 if you want them
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...roperty&DEPA=1
I recomend this
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...144-001&depa=1