Need help upgrading memory!

[deathkyle]

I have a Fry's computer
Model FM7540
Fry's PC FM7540
on the link it says expandable to 3 gigs but im only getting 1.99 how do i get it to 3 gigs and what ram sticks should i buy!!(newewgg links would be cool!!) thanks

[Steve R Jones]

If you're running XP - another gig probably won't make much difference usless you're doing some real serious work on the machine...

Memory: 512MB DDR SDRAM (expandable to 3GB)
DIMM Slots: 4 (2 open)

Odds are you are currently using 4 x 512 meg sticks... you'd have to take two out and replace them with two 1 gig sticks.



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[deathkyle]

Could my computer even run windows 7??
and would it make it faster??

[Steve R Jones]

Windows 7 generally needs more power then XP.

Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
Free Download PC Upgrade Advisor Windows 7 Hardware Programs Issues

[ImTheStrangeOne]

Win7 isn't that much of a pig. Though it is more than XP.

I have it running (x86 ultimate) on my netbook with an Intel Atom N260 and 2GB RAM. It idles at 1-7% CPU and about 550MB RAM used with full Aero glass desktop. I have done a few minor tweaks (like ditching the sidebar and other useless services).

[RicheemxX]

As it relates to the OP's post however it would in no way be beneficial for him to upgrade as he's not going to see a 'speed boost' on an old p4 machine.

If you are seeing slow downs, or performance issues you might check for viruses, malware ect. Do a defrag, remove any un-needed startup entries (programs that run at start-up that you don't need) run a registry cleaner like CCleaner or maybe even do a fresh install.

[ImTheStrangeOne]

I did kinda miss the point but to sum up:

Could my computer even run windows 7??

Yes

and would it make it faster??

No