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Eiresol · 06-11-2003, 06:39 PM

Is there anyway to find out what sort of ram I have without opening the tower and actually looking at it?

OS - Windows XP Home Edition (build 2600)

Sion · 06-11-2003, 06:47 PM

who built it? they should know.

also, in 98se, you could go to start>programs>accessories>system tools>system information to get about 95% of everything you need to know about a comps configuration. dunno if they kept that in XP. you might look for it though.

Vanquish · 06-11-2003, 06:51 PM

You know what mobo you have?

If you do, look at the specs of that mobo and find out what ram you need, just get the fastest that the mobo supports and you will be fine.

Eiresol · 06-11-2003, 06:55 PM

Dell built it, so it's a crappy dell mobo too.
Also Dell customer support are about as helpful as banging your head off a wall.

/me wanders off to find manual.

Thanks for the replies.

[edit]No system info doesnt tell you what type it is, nor does directx or pcmark. Well maybe the full version of pcmark does but the free one doesnt.[/edit]

oiekeooiyw · 06-11-2003, 06:56 PM

if you are looking to upgrade, check out www.crucial.com they will tell you what the comptuer ships with and what it can take

Eiresol · 06-11-2003, 07:02 PM

Amazing what manuals will tell you.
tis PC133 SDRAM (ECC or non-ECC)

Not really up on ram types and what not (although I should be) but is this any good?

MacGnG · 06-11-2003, 07:21 PM

thats like generic memeory for most desktops. Thats the same kind of memory for my eMac. i just bought some (more) online.

if u are asking to try to find out what kind u need to buy more of, i suggest searchin on google and looking online for your best price. retail stores charge way too much.

The_Dude · 06-11-2003, 07:27 PM

www.crucial.com is the site, as oiekeooiyw said.

pc133 ram is not the latest by far, and is relatively slow compared to the new models.

but you should be able to find a good stick for cheap .

also, make sure you know what the largest it will take in one slot.

my old pc would only take a 128mb stick per slot.

Eiresol · 06-11-2003, 07:41 PM

Largest stick it takes is 512mb.
€96 for a 512mb stick is the cheapest I've found so far, that's about $113.

juanvaldes · 06-11-2003, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Eiresol
Largest stick it takes is 512mb.
€96 for a 512mb stick is the cheapest I've found so far, that's about $113.

For PC133? OUCH! It was like $40 two years ago when I got some for my old tower...

/me loads pricewatch....
Now thats more like it

Reese · 06-12-2003, 04:01 PM

PC 133 should be no where near that expensive for a 512mb stick. Pricewatch.com has the cheapest listed at 36$ and brand name ram is most likely about 50$.

Eiresol · 06-12-2003, 04:33 PM

ffs thats not fair. Even the crucial European site with delivery incl. it works out at €90.

The_Dude · 06-12-2003, 05:04 PM

i suggest you try to get it send to somebody you know in the US, and then have them ship it to you (or send it through somebody).

it's much cheaper that way.

06-11-2003, 06:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Eiresol Crazy	RAM Question (pretty stupid...) Is there anyway to find out what sort of ram I have without opening the tower and actually looking at it? OS - Windows XP Home Edition (build 2600)

06-11-2003, 06:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sion Dumb all over...a little ugly on the side Location: In the room where the giant fire puffer works, and the torture never stops.	who built it? they should know. also, in 98se, you could go to start>programs>accessories>system tools>system information to get about 95% of everything you need to know about a comps configuration. dunno if they kept that in XP. you might look for it though. __________________ He's the best, of course, of all the worst. Some wrong been done, he done it first. -fz I jus' want ta thank you...falettinme...be mice elf...agin...

06-11-2003, 07:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	www.crucial.com is the site, as oiekeooiyw said. pc133 ram is not the latest by far, and is relatively slow compared to the new models. but you should be able to find a good stick for cheap . also, make sure you know what the largest it will take in one slot. my old pc would only take a 128mb stick per slot. __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

06-12-2003, 04:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
Reese Delicious	PC 133 should be no where near that expensive for a 512mb stick. Pricewatch.com has the cheapest listed at 36$ and brand name ram is most likely about 50$. __________________ “It is better to be rich and healthy than poor and sick” - Dave Barry

06-12-2003, 05:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	i suggest you try to get it send to somebody you know in the US, and then have them ship it to you (or send it through somebody). it's much cheaper that way. __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

06-11-2003, 06:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Vanquish Insane Location: Truro, Nova Scotia	You know what mobo you have? If you do, look at the specs of that mobo and find out what ram you need, just get the fastest that the mobo supports and you will be fine.

06-11-2003, 06:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Eiresol Crazy	Dell built it, so it's a crappy dell mobo too. Also Dell customer support are about as helpful as banging your head off a wall. /me wanders off to find manual. Thanks for the replies. [edit]No system info doesnt tell you what type it is, nor does directx or pcmark. Well maybe the full version of pcmark does but the free one doesnt.[/edit]

06-11-2003, 06:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
oiekeooiyw Insane	if you are looking to upgrade, check out www.crucial.com they will tell you what the comptuer ships with and what it can take

06-11-2003, 07:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
Eiresol Crazy	Amazing what manuals will tell you. tis PC133 SDRAM (ECC or non-ECC) Not really up on ram types and what not (although I should be) but is this any good?

06-11-2003, 07:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
MacGnG Know Where!	thats like generic memeory for most desktops. Thats the same kind of memory for my eMac. i just bought some (more) online. if u are asking to try to find out what kind u need to buy more of, i suggest searchin on google and looking online for your best price. retail stores charge way too much.

06-11-2003, 07:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
Eiresol Crazy	Largest stick it takes is 512mb. €96 for a 512mb stick is the cheapest I've found so far, that's about $113.

06-12-2003, 04:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
Eiresol Crazy	ffs thats not fair. Even the crucial European site with delivery incl. it works out at €90.