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RAM problem
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dasy91
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29. November 2006 @ 12:57 |
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ddp
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29. November 2006 @ 17:51 |
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dasy91
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30. November 2006 @ 11:51 |
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what im having now is 248 RAM thats for sure 100%
but what it has to be 512mb! whats the matter?
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ddp
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30. November 2006 @ 13:26 |
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are you afraid of playing around with the insides of your computer?
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dasy91
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30. November 2006 @ 13:43 |
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lool! what should i do? go ahead
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ddp
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30. November 2006 @ 13:52 |
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disconnect power cable to computer, remove 1 stick of ram at a time to see what the remaining stick shows up as. reconnect power & start up computer. do that twice so can see what each memory stick capacity is individually.
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dasy91
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30. November 2006 @ 14:03 |
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that looks scary for a beginner, where can i see the ram sticks?
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dasy91
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30. November 2006 @ 14:41 |
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okay i just pulled out 1 stick 256 mb
the computer is the same no changes im gonna now swap sticks
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dasy91
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30. November 2006 @ 15:19 |
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i just did it!! i think the problem was the slots!
now i got 504 MB of ram
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ddp
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1. December 2006 @ 09:01 |
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which means 8 meg is used by onboard video
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dasy91
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1. December 2006 @ 11:23 |
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english please =)?
i have an other 512 MB of ram i dont know which type of ram is it how do i know, its not even written on the chip
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ddp
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1. December 2006 @ 11:43 |
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currently you are show 504meg out of 512meg so missing 8 meg must be for onboard video card. is that other 512meg 1 or 2 sticks of ram? does it have 1 notch on bottom like your other ram or 2 notches?
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2. December 2006 @ 05:49 |
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You think that's scary....
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The integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 (with up to 128 MB of shared video memory) provides versatile display options and great 3D performance.
Which essentially means, that the computer has a choice in the BIOS settings to raise or lower the amount of available memory for the video graphics. Minimum is most likely 8MB, with a max of 128. So, if you only have 2x256 for a total of 512, using the max of 128 for the video, your computer properties will show 384MB's of system memory.
I would not recommend setting the max value for video memory usage unless you plan on upgrading the two 256MB chips to two 512's or two 1Gs. Also...if you can, purchase "matched" sets...means the memory modules were specifically designed to work together. Though it is not necessary, it helps rule out any issues the system may have running memory from different manufacturers. I know this is getting confusing, but even if you have two 512MB sticks, and the ratings (like PC2700/PC3200) are the same..the timings (how fast the chip processes data) may be different, and that can cause stability issues not easily diagnosed.
That system only has two slots for memory chips. If the 512 you do have is compatible, you'll have to remove one of the 256 mods. Leaving you a total of 768 (minus 8 for video) = 760MB of system memory.
Did we confuse you enough yet?? :) :)
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dasy91
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2. December 2006 @ 06:04 |
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LOL!! no i understood everything
and i just connected the 512 MB of ram (in the othe pc) in the hp pc now i have a 1 GB =D btw if i increase the amount of available memory for the video graphics like from 8 to 128...does that make any difference..Maybe in games performing?
(and morph i have 4 slots not 2)
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2. December 2006 @ 07:27 |
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Oh...ok, well the link you posted, the specs on that system were two slots of ram. Keep in mind, that dual channel will only be enabled with an even set of memory modules. :)
Increasing the video memory will improve performance for gaming. But if you really want the best performance, and the motherboard has an AGP slot, I'd recommend getting a video card.
Decent AGP cards under $200.00 are the 6800 series from Nvidia, or the X800 from ATI.
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dasy91
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2. December 2006 @ 07:39 |
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dasy91
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2. December 2006 @ 07:42 |
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ddp
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2. December 2006 @ 13:36 |
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can only use pci video cards not agp video cards as totally different slot that you don't have
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Shado36
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3. December 2006 @ 07:44 |
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Download pcwizrd and print off the results after it has scanned, that will give you the full sspec's of your pc.
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ddp
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3. December 2006 @ 12:42 |
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Shado, read my 1st post as there is a link to dasy's pc specs.
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Shado36
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3. December 2006 @ 13:42 |
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Woops sorry!
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