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Computer help: New Compter memory upgrade/
Vista PC last Christmas?
by Kees Bakker
- 12/8/07 3:07 AM
In reply to: I bought an older model with plans to up grade by Dango517
As far as I know, Vista came out in january 2007. There were no Vista PC's in december 2006. All had XP, and most came with a coupon for a free Vista Express update later on.
Are you sure about what you say?
Kees
The computer I bought was
by Dango517 - 12/8/07 3:16 AM In reply to: Vista PC last Christmas? by Kees Bakker
Vista compatible it came with XP installed but also with a Vista upgrade. Vista came out on January 28th I believe. It was installed on my Computer as soon as it arrived. No computer is a Vista computer or a Linux computer unless it can't run a particular OS. Then I suppose it would be a Non Vista computer or a none Linux computer. Just semantics now isn't it. We could discuss the various shades of gray if you'd like.
Since we're crossing the Ts and dotting the eyes
by Dango517 - 12/8/07 3:26 AM In reply to: The computer I bought was by Dango517It's non...not none.
There is an exception
by Dango517 - 12/10/07 9:42 AM In reply to: The computer I bought was by Dango517The McIntosh computer is a machine that does actually have the OS designed for the computer.
Not here
by ackmondual - 12/7/07 10:43 PM In reply to: New Compter memory upgrade/ by slamdunkin24I've purchased 2 Dell desktop PCs in years past.
Dell Dimension T550 -- Windows 98 SE --> Windows XP Pro
128MB RAM --> 640 MB RAM (added 512MB stick)
Dell Dimension 8300 -- Windows XP Pro
512MB RAM (2x256) --> 1.5GB RAM (2x256 + 2x512)
I got additional sticks to fill a pair of SIMM and DIMM slots from crucial.com. Was glad I did. WOuld've bought it form Dell, but they were too expensive. Crucial was MUCH cheaper
On some desktop PC models, nowadays manufacturers can charge up to $400 extra for an extra 2GB of memory. A colleague mentioned one memory upgrade for a mid-higher end Mac would cost $800 for several gigs. Going to a site like Crucial can easily save so many hundreds of $$.
If it were a laptop, I may upgrade with the PC, but I'm assuming laptop memory upgrades are more difficult.
Only If You Have To
by wexmary - 12/8/07 2:47 AM In reply to: New Compter memory upgrade/ by slamdunkin24Depends on what is coming standard on your PC.
If you are buying a Vista PC and standard is 1 GB, then you have to upgrade. Also, much easier to upgrade a desktop PC than a laptop.
laptop ram
by CODAMAN12 - 12/8/07 4:23 PM In reply to: Only If You Have To by wexmaryIt is easier to up-grade a notebook than a laptop. Almost every one has a little door on the bottom, unscrew one screw and you're in.
sorry
by CODAMAN12 - 12/8/07 4:29 PM In reply to: laptop ram by CODAMAN12up-grade a laptop than a desktop
I build my own
by tercom - 12/8/07 6:51 AM In reply to: New Compter memory upgrade/ by slamdunkin24and when I do, I add the best I can for the money. When I added Vista to my last build, I put in a matched pair of 1g strips.Vista is a pig when it comes to memory.
Most likely
by peter4012 - 12/8/07 9:26 PM In reply to: New Compter memory upgrade/ by slamdunkin24Generally I'd say yes - out of necessity.
Now that I have slowed down upgrading my computers, it may not apply, but when I wen't through them regularly, memory was never compatible to the next model anyway, and though I am not totally behind with my current machine, I know that there are at least 6 different memory types in current units
Build my own
by W N W - 12/10/07 8:21 AM In reply to: New Compter memory upgrade/ by slamdunkin24I build my own also. I generally start with 2 gig and that's usually enough for me. As I run Windows XP, 2 gig is about all that I can use. Besides, Windows XP refuses to recognize or utilize more than about 2.75 Gig, regardless of how much your motherboard is capable of holding. I have not yet found a way around this limitation.
If you buy yours already made, I'd suggest going with the minimum you need to get it running and then upgrade it yourself (assuming you're comfortable doing that), or if the store will do it for you for free, have them do it. Sometimes they will. If they want to charge you an arm and a leg and you are not comfortable installing it yourself, find a store that won't charge for it or find a computer savvy friend who can help you put it in.
Bottom line: don't pay for what you don't have to pay for.
Hope this helps.
Good advice above
by froasier - 2/13/08 6:00 PM In reply to: New Compter memory upgrade/ by slamdunkin24One thing though, if you're planning on upgrading it, make sure when you buy the computer it only has memory in 1 slot, i.e. one 1-GB stick not two 512-MB sticks. This way you simply add another 1-GB stick instead of replacing. This is true even if you aren't planning on upgrading immediately--dual channel provides only a very small benefit, completely overshadowed by having to throw out the existing memory for an upgrade. However if the motherboard has 4 slots, you may be fine starting with 2 sticks and adding one or two more later. Just find out in advance what you're dealing with.
See link
by Dango517 - 2/13/08 8:47 PM In reply to: Good advice above by froasierNote 64 bit versions.
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa366778.aspx#physical_memory_limits_windows_xp
Please note: These may not be "exactly" right I have seen variations on these Maximum RAM numbers within Microsoft sites. I would seek further information and only use this as a guide and not as a rule.
MSDN is a software developer support site within Microsoft.
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