Memory Question ?

**Bigdaddy5709** · 07-30-2007, 08:30 AM

I want to add some memory to my computer but I don't know what type to buy. I am basically unfamilier with the terms DDR 400 (PC 3200) and DDR2 800 (PC2 6400). Are they compatable with most motherboards? I have a Compaq but don't know what brand the motherboard is. I will be adding 1Gb and it will budget minded, most likely from Newegg. Here is the info on my computer.
AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3500+ 2.2 GHz, 1gb ram with a Nvidia 7600 GTS card running XP.

**WaffleHousChef** · 07-30-2007, 09:52 AM

Crucial has a system memory scanner that will tell you what you need, and recommend memory types. They are a pretty happy memory company.

**Bigdaddy5709** · 07-30-2007, 09:52 AM

It's a Presario SR1650nx

**Bigdaddy5709** · 07-30-2007, 10:02 AM

Wow thanks Waffle that did the trick. Right now I have DDR pc3200

**Dick Blonov** · 07-30-2007, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by Bigdaddy5709

It's a Presario SR1650nx

Your PC

From the link:

Component Attributes
Memory Installed 1 GB (2 x 512)
Maximum allowed 4 GB* (4 x 1 GB) requires the replacement of the installed 512 MB DIMMs

*Actual available memory may be less
Speed supported PC3200 MB/sec
Type 184 pin, DDR SDRAM
DIMM slots Four
Open DIMM slots Two

**Lorax74** · 07-30-2007, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by WaffleHousChef

Crucial has a system memory scanner that will tell you what you need, and recommend memory types. They are a pretty happy memory company.

You can't beat this advice.

**HBrutusH** · 08-05-2007, 06:41 AM

Originally Posted by G--Man

Not even with a stick....

With a nail through it.

**HockeyTemper** · 08-13-2007, 05:44 PM

When adding memory you should be aware that RAM does not play well with others. You may experience reduced performance as well as errors running two different brands, speeds, or types of RAM. Whenever possible your RAM should be the same manufacturer, model, and speed/type.

**DLBlue** · 08-14-2007, 01:56 PM

And buy in pairs!

On a side note, dont bother going above 2 GB. I have a monitor on my usage, and I have yet to see a program that fully utilizes anything over 1.5 GB. Even SupCom, argueably the most intensive game I have, barely caps over 1.8 GB on long games. BF2142 has yet to break 1.6 GB on my machine.

**Arithea** · 08-15-2007, 08:14 AM

Originally Posted by DLBlue

I have a monitor on my usage, and I have yet to see a program that fully utilizes anything over 1.5 GB. Even SupCom, argueably the most intensive game I have, barely caps over 1.8 GB on long games. BF2142 has yet to break 1.6 GB on my machine.

I'm betting you're running Windows of some form or another, probably XP? Windows is notorious for not effectively utilizing over about 1 GB of RAM.