Ram ???

[Untouchable]

Hey,
How do i know if the RAM im gonna buy is compatible with my computer? I really need more RAM because my computer is so slow
Thanks :)

[Underage_Thinker]

what computer do you have. (for exampledell xps123124311). You need to know the modle number and then you can find out what kind you need. Also how much ram do you have right now and what do you use your computer for mostly.(gaming surfing the internet ect.)

[Elscire]

you also need to know what type of rams (e.x. PC3200 444 mhz)

[Untouchable]

*confused :p* Well my computer is HP Pavilion (dont have a clue what the model number is) and iv got 256mb (i know crap :p) but i mainly use my computer for surfing the net, playing songs and sometimes gaming if i get the chance.
As you can tell i know very little about computers :p

[0=]

Also, you need to know if your processor is even capable of using more ram, what processor do you have?

[Underage_Thinker]

Ok look on the front of your computer and this is what you should be looking for.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/killer604/Computer_HELP/hp.jpg
or this
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/killer604/Computer_HELP/hp2.jpg
That is the number/letter combination i need to know.

[Untouchable]

hp-pavilion-a1000 with Amd sempron processor is that good? i dunno lol
Me = nOOb :p

[Skhorpion]

Open the side of the computer and look at the RAM slots. I'm going to assume your computer has a limit of 1gb and it takes the standard PC3200.

Look at the RAM slots. There will be at least one notch somewhere on the slot. If there is one, then you need DDR. If there is two, then you need SDRAM.

[Untouchable]

:D thanks

[Underage_Thinker]

just incase you were unable to figure it out. You have DDR-SDRAM, and acording to the hp spec sheet you only have two dimm slots, which would mean you have one free slot. If you just surf the internet and you want to save money just get another 256 stick. Though i would suggest you get more.