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ShinigamiRukia · 2010-01-07, 19:56

Hey, I want to add more RAM to my computer.
This is the mother board I have.
http://www.intel.com/cd/channel/rese...ture/index.htm

Would any or of these work on my motherboard?
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...+%28&x=16&y=38

And is there anything specific I have to when changing or adding RAM?

Tri-ring · 2010-01-07, 20:08

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Originally Posted by ShinigamiRukia

Hey, I want to add more RAM to my computer.
This is the mother board I have.
http://www.intel.com/cd/channel/rese...ture/index.htm

Would any or of these work on my motherboard?
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...+%28&x=16&y=38

And is there anything specific I have to when changing or adding RAM?

It depends on how much RAM you already have on your PC and the type of RAM that is already stuck in.
The max. amount of RAM to be registered by a 32 Bit OS is 4G.

0utf0xZer0 · 2010-01-07, 20:14

I see no reason why those memory kits wouldn't work. Generally you just swap the old modules out and put the new ones in, making sure to obey anti-static practices while doing so. I have seen a computer that required specific BIOS settings to run with new RAM, but that's extremely rare.

That said, I'm curious as to how much RAM you have and why you're upgrading... there's some things a Pentium 4 CPU based machine just can't do well even with a RAM upgrade.

ShinigamiRukia · 2010-01-07, 21:03

It currently has 412mb of RAM, I need it so I can run Adobe flash CS3, and other similar programs. Is 2gb the max mine can hold?

SaintessHeart · 2010-01-07, 22:14

Depends on your OS. 32-bit OS can only detect up to 3GB RAM no matter how much you plug in.

Photoshop doesn't really need more than 1GB RAM IMO unless you are having extensive fun with 1900x1200 pictures. Don't spend too much on it.

0utf0xZer0 · 2010-01-07, 22:23

The spec sheet she provided for her mainboard outright says that it doesn't support more than 2GB, so the limitations of 32 bit OSes shouldn't be a problem. She'd need to upgrade pretty much the whole machine for that to be an issue.

ShinigamiRukia · 2010-01-07, 22:37

Alright, so what about the antic static thing? Is there a link giving me info on that, I don't know what your suppose to do.

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Originally Posted by SaintessHeart

Depends on your OS. 32-bit OS can only detect up to 3GB RAM no matter how much you plug in.

Photoshop doesn't really need more than 1GB RAM IMO unless you are having extensive fun with 1900x1200 pictures. Don't spend too much on it.

Flash CS3 won't let me install. Gives me a message to upgrade the RAM, I do have Photoshop working fine though.

Tri-ring · 2010-01-08, 00:47

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Originally Posted by ShinigamiRukia

It currently has 412mb of RAM, I need it so I can run Adobe flash CS3, and other similar programs. Is 2gb the max mine can hold?

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Originally Posted by 0utf0xZer0

The spec sheet she provided for her mainboard outright says that it doesn't support more than 2GB, so the limitations of 32 bit OSes shouldn't be a problem. She'd need to upgrade pretty much the whole machine for that to be an issue.

Although I am not familiar with the certain MOBO at hand, manufacturers usually releases BIOS up dates to remedy a bottle-neck problem unless it has financial muck stuck with it.

defrule · 2010-01-08, 00:48

In the specs it says your motherboard has 2 slots.

You state that your system has 412MB but are you sure it's not 512MB.

You find RAM comes in sizes like 64, 128, 256, 512 and 1GB etc...

Assuming you mean 512, then either you have

1. One stick of 512, in which case you have a free slot to put an upgrade.
2. Two sticks of 256 and in this scenario you will have to remove one stick to put in a new stick.

SaintessHeart · 2010-01-08, 06:15

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Originally Posted by defrule

In the specs it says your motherboard has 2 slots.

You state that your system has 412MB but are you sure it's not 512MB.

You find RAM comes in sizes like 64, 128, 256, 512 and 1GB etc...

Assuming you mean 512, then either you have

1. One stick of 512, in which case you have a free slot to put an upgrade.
2. Two sticks of 256 and in this scenario you will have to remove one stick to put in a new stick.

That 100MB is used for background programs if I am not wrong. Either that or a DIMM had burst.

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Originally Posted by ShinigamiRukia

Flash CS3 won't let me install. Gives me a message to upgrade the RAM, I do have Photoshop working fine though.

Flash CS3 can't install and asks you to upgrade the RAM? What is the EXACT error message?

First time I have ever heard of an Adobe program asking for a RAM upgrade. Feels funny.

jpwong · 2010-01-08, 09:35

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Originally Posted by SaintessHeart

First time I have ever heard of an Adobe program asking for a RAM upgrade. Feels funny.

I dunno about adobe, but I've seen a few programs where if it detects that you have considerably under the min req for RAM it will shoot up little warnings complaining that the program may not function properly/at all unless more ram is installed.

aeriolewinters · 2010-01-08, 20:05

Can you post your CPU-Z first? Let's determine whether your Processor has what it takes to go above 3GB(Check if your CPU supports x64 instructions) .... plus if you're going to upgrade RAM, you should also try upgrading to a PCI-E graphics card, it'll free up RAM from your computer in use by the integrated video.

Sophie · 2010-01-08, 20:12

Keeping a good balance is important for your computer. Make sure you use compatible components for best performance related to your hardware to make sure you don't mess things up.

jpwong · 2010-01-08, 20:22

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Originally Posted by midnightlumina

Can you post your CPU-Z first? Let's determine whether your Processor has what it takes to go above 3GB.... plus if you're going to upgrade RAM, you should also try upgrading to a NVIDIA Graphics card.

I don't think it matters, it looks like their motherboard is one of those archaic ones that won't detect over 2GB of ram no matter how much you stick in.

aeriolewinters · 2010-01-08, 20:41

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Originally Posted by jpwong

I don't think it matters, it looks like their motherboard is one of those archaic ones that won't detect over 2GB of ram no matter how much you stick in.

the page shows that your board supports 64-bit computing, which means that it can support more than 2GB, theoretically x_x... but sadly... I forgot to see that it's a DDR-based board, so now the best thing you could do is fit a good DX10 graphics card. What OS are you running?

0utf0xZer0 · 2010-01-08, 20:44

I'm also not sure there's much point to adding more than 2GB of RAM to a Pentium 4 CPUed computer.

Does anyone know if these boards have trouble with 1GB modules? I'm pretty sure that the 2GB max RAM refers to 2 1GB modules, but it can't hurt to check.

ShinigamiRukia · 2010-01-08, 20:51

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Originally Posted by midnightlumina

the page shows that your board supports 64-bit computing, which means that it can support more than 2GB, theoretically x_x... but sadly... I forgot to see that it's a DDR-based board, so now the best thing you could do is fit a good DX10 graphics card. What OS are you running?

Windows XP Media Edition

I think I'd be just fine with 2 gigs of RAM, for now.

aeriolewinters · 2010-01-08, 20:55

Try getting a mid-range Video Card and Fire up Windows 7 on it. you'd see a very good improvement.

chikorita157 · 2010-01-08, 21:02

I wouldn't go for a really high end graphics card because it will be a waste since the CPU would be a bottleneck.

I suggest going for a Radeon 4850 series or something like that since they are pretty much priced not so expensive. However, your CPU is going to limit the performance of the graphics card.

0utf0xZer0 · 2010-01-08, 22:57

...Why are we recommending her graphics card upgrades? She hasn't said anything about gaming here, and as far as I know, none of the Adobe apps she's said she wants to use require a powerful GPU.

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