On Gateway's support site I've come across the RAM upgrade for my son's desktop which came with 128MB RAM and is 4 years old. They list the 256MB memory as $24.99 & the 512MB memory at $43.99.
My question is, below their spec sheet for the memory they say there are 4 (2 banks of 2) and 'Installed in pairs of modules' -- Does that mean I have to purchase 2 of each minimally (the same RAM size, of course)?
They also say the Max RAM that can be installed as a result is 4096MB DDR PC3200.
Leading to my next question, would you advise replacing all banks with the same RAM modules whether its 4:256MB or 4:512MB or would it Ok! to leave the 128MB original ram in place and add the new memory?
Is there any problem with proprietary issues with memory modules and Gateway desktops? I should be able to use memory where I can find the best deal?
Does anyone know of any current good memory deals?
Thanks all, appreciate your consideration & reply
Greynold
My question is, below their spec sheet for the memory they say there are 4 (2 banks of 2) and 'Installed in pairs of modules' -- Does that mean I have to purchase 2 of each minimally (the same RAM size, of course)?
They also say the Max RAM that can be installed as a result is 4096MB DDR PC3200.
Leading to my next question, would you advise replacing all banks with the same RAM modules whether its 4:256MB or 4:512MB or would it Ok! to leave the 128MB original ram in place and add the new memory?
Is there any problem with proprietary issues with memory modules and Gateway desktops? I should be able to use memory where I can find the best deal?
Does anyone know of any current good memory deals?
Thanks all, appreciate your consideration & reply
Greynold