moon Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 QUESTIONS: 1. Is there a maximum amount of memory that can be added to a computer? (if so what is this amount in GB) 2. When more memory is added will this memory be shown when looking at total memory available on "c" DRIVE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaks Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 1. Is there a maximum amount of memory that can be added to a computer? (if so what is this amount in GB) Yes, depends on what the machine can support. 2. When more memory is added will this memory be shown when looking at total memory available on "c" DRIVE? No - hard drive capacity is fixed and is different to system memory. If you need more storage space you need a bigger or second drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demoniac Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 are you ading ram or hard disk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaks Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 are you ading ram or hard disk? Sounds like the two have been confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sallonoroff Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 1. Is there a maximum amount of memory that can be added to a computer? (if so what is this amount in GB) Yes. It boils down to how much your motherboard can handle. (Both 'memory' as-in RAM and as-in Hard drive capacity) 2. When more memory is added will this memory be shown when looking at total memory available on "c" DRIVE? Yes, if by memory you mean the hard drive capacity. If you mean RAM then no. RAM is the system memory that the computer uses to store it's calculations and processes. Hard Drive 'memory' is the storage area of the computer - this is where all your files are stored. (Tho confusingly, the computer can make use of the HDD for system memory) + Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraZ Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 i think most motherboards support 4gb maximum nowadays, its just getting the correct compatible ram, speeds, timings etc to make sure you dont slow it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willman Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 using windows memeory diagnostic it has shown one stick of memeory to be faulty. how do i know which type of memory to replace it with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabbleRatcht Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Go here and use the memory advisor. Crucial is good memory and cheaper than the top ranges if you are not wanting to overclock too far Edit: In fact, there is a system scanner there which will have a look, tell you what your MB is and then recommend what to fit it with. Post your results! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willman Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 tried it thanks - it asked me to tell it the mobo that was installed!! apparently using another linky on here its ddr memorypc3200,184 pin. so bog standard i think. anybody know cheapest suppliers?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabbleRatcht Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 You could do a lot worse than buying from Crucial. It's where I get all my memory from. And if you order today, you will probably have it tomorrow. ps did you use the memory advisor or the system scanner and what size memory are you after? What is your MB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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