Installing ram

[igna86]

Hi guys, I have a quick question

I currently have 1gb of ram (512x2) and looking to upgrade to 4gb-which is the max

I bought a 2gb stick but when I put it in in the 3rd slot the computer makes the 4 *beeps* and doesn't boot. I wanted to ask if it will work if I were to remove the sticks that I currently have in, add the 2gb stick and buy another 2gb stick, or am I better off buying two sticks (1gb and 2gb) to occupy the other 2 available slots. Can I use up the 4gb ram limit by installing ram in 2 of the 4 slots, or a gig in each slot?

And also, any ddr2 stick will work with each other right? Doesn't have to be the same brand or anything?

 

[marshal11]

Most of the time, mixing RAM doesn't work. Because you already have a 2GB module of RAM, I'd buy another of the exact same module and get rid of your old crappy RAM. Make sure to install one module in slot 1 and the other module in slot 3 to take advantage of dual channel.

 

[te100]

It takes 4gb max and you have 4 slots it probably will not except 2gb stick only 4 1gb sticks

 

[igna86]

the 2gb stick that I have must be old, I picked it at a flea market for $5. I think I'll get 4 new sticks of 1gb just to be sure
thanks

 

[te100]

dosent matter if its new or old your board will not accept anything larger than 1gb

 

[igna86]

I removed the two 512mb I had and installed four 512mb that were the same (only paid $10), I'm only up to 2gb now. I didn't know ddr2 is still so expensive, 4gb at frys goes for like $60

 

[te100]

they are like $25 for 2gb(2 x 1gb) on newegg.
Ebay is a good place as well

 

[igna86]

it's almost the same price though, $50 for 4gb then add shipping..

I found 4x1gb on CL for $25. Does any ddr2 fit my computer? I found memory upgrade info and said recommended is either 6400 or 4200 and 1.8v. The ones I found are corsair xms 8500 2.10v

 

[te100]

you can stick faster ram in it will be limited to the boards speed which is 6400