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General RAM question
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zenarrrow
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7. April 2005 @ 16:55 |
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I have a 256 MB total ram with only 40.43 availible what could be taking up so much of it? I am clueless here. I really haven't done too much on my pc. I don't know if I should delete stuff or what. Any info would be greatful. Thanks ---zen-->
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7. April 2005 @ 17:01 |
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How old is your comp? what operating system?? have you used crt alt del and see what program are running? and my other adivce would be to get another stick
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zenarrrow
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7. April 2005 @ 17:57 |
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Ok sorry should have posted info, it is about 3 and a half yrs old windows xp. Ok on my task manager what exactly am I looking for there? Thank you very much liez4love
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baabaa
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7. April 2005 @ 21:57 |
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Your display, will share memory (if it is onboard, you can change the amount in the CMOS setup)
Your main area would be that Liez4Love mentioned, what programs have you starting up and running in the background?
ie, antivirus, spyware monitoring, desktop background picture other than defaults, resolution for your graphics etc etc
And also that has been mentioned to upgrade your memory aswell - double it...........
...............PIO is no go, DMA all the way...............
Beware of the Pixies - they move in over night and turn your life upside down
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zenarrrow
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8. April 2005 @ 15:57 |
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OK guys thanks for all the help I think I will put another 256 in. Next question, I live in Wyoming in a small town with no Computer stores know where I could order some from? And is it very hard to install? ---zen---> I have gone into msconfig and shut down all start up programs so only thing running is opened when I use it. How do I get to CMOS? Also how can I change the virtual memory?
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 8. April 2005 @ 15:59
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ddp
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8. April 2005 @ 16:24 |
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could try newegg.com or tigerdirect.com. install the ram is not hard but make certain you have correct ram for your motherboard as there is various types of ram. check your motherboard manual for the type of ram used in your computer. if clone computer, at post screen press the "del" button to enter the bios which is the cmos chip that holds info of of time, date, boot sequence & other things. check manual about changing things in your bios
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zenarrrow
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8. April 2005 @ 16:40 |
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Thanks guy's I appreciate it I am not vey litterate but I want to be!! Guess their is only one way to learn huh? Quote:
if clone computer, at post screen press the "del" button to enter the bios which is the cmos chip that holds info of of time, date, boot sequence & other things. check manual about changing things in your bios
I don't get thatclone comp?
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ddp
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8. April 2005 @ 16:48 |
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a clone computer is either 1 you built yourself or a local computer store built 1. a name brand computer is IBM, Dell. HP, Compaq, Gateway or whatever
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zenarrrow
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8. April 2005 @ 16:53 |
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It is just a dell 4550 bought from QVC (don't laugh please) Really have't done much on it 'till recently now I am really starting to appreciate it and enjoy it so any matinence sugestions would be helpful. Can I check the cmos on this? Also went once to my virtual memory once and was able to change it but for got how to get there?
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baabaa
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8. April 2005 @ 23:08 |
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The CMOS and BIOS terms are actually the same, it is just that some people prefer to use either or.
If you asked me which one is the correct term, then I would say the CMOS, because the BIOS is the information, and the CMOS is the user definable parameters.
When you first power on the PC, it runs a small hardware test called the POST - Power On Self Test.
During this routine, there maybe a message on the display saying something like 'press del, F1 to enter setup'.....This is the CMOS/BIOS setup.
Here you will find alot of basic information for your PC such as HD installed, time/date and amount of memory installed and much more.
If your not too 'savvy' have a look around it and get familiar with it.
There should be a setting in there regarding memory to be shared (if you have onboard video, not a seperate card), decreasing that will of course free up memory but you will lose resolution on your monitor.
What operating system is on it, as the virtual memory is in various places depending on your operating system.
Windows 98/ME
Right click My computer
Click on properties
Click on performance tab
Click on virtual memory
There you can alter the amount.
Windows XP
Right click My computer
Click on properties
Click on advanced
Click on peformance
Click on virtual memory
There you can alter the amount.
Trouble with utilising alot of virtual memory all the time, is that it does increase time, as the CPU has to address the harddrive as memory and load up the information from one area of the disc to the 'virtual memory' area.
Go with the Ram upgrade
Hope this helps................
...............PIO is no go, DMA all the way...............
Beware of the Pixies - they move in over night and turn your life upside down
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zenarrrow
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9. April 2005 @ 05:16 |
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Thank you very much I love to learn stuff like this, that is why I like this forum cause people like you. I just opened my PC memory looks like a breeze to install. I just want to get the right kind I wrote this down off my memory stick in there: "Infin
eon 32mx64x64 sdram" should I just buy SDRAM is that enough info to purchace more? ---zen-->
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baabaa
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9. April 2005 @ 06:39 |
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I cannot tell what type of ram it is from that label.
You could do with consulting your motherboard manual to find out exactly what type of ram your motherboard accepts.
Here is an excellent link for ram terminology and all the different types.
http://www.computermemoryupgrade.net/types-of-computer-memory-common-uses.html
You may locate the pictures or references to the type you are running at the link above.
If it is sdram, I would presume you are using PC133 (1 cutout on the terminal strip), if it is ddr then it will have 2 cutouts.
...............PIO is no go, DMA all the way...............
Beware of the Pixies - they move in over night and turn your life upside down
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ddp
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9. April 2005 @ 07:27 |
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baabaa, it is the reverse, 1 notch is ddr slightly off center & 2 notches is sdram.
zenarrrow, you are using ram manufactured by infineon, sdram by your description
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baabaa
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9. April 2005 @ 10:23 |
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Bugger me, Hahahahahahahahhahahahahahaha................
What a complete typo f?:@ up.............cheers for pointing that out.
Man if you had seen me whilst I was typing that post out, I had that link up I posted, and also had sdram and ddr ram in my hands.........and I still typed it in wrong.....................No hope for the sheep is there.............
@zenarrow
Listen to ddp, ingore me cos I am a complete mong..............LOL
...............PIO is no go, DMA all the way...............
Beware of the Pixies - they move in over night and turn your life upside down
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s2a
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10. April 2005 @ 16:04 |
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can sum1 mention a few Brands that sell ram?
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zenarrrow
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10. April 2005 @ 16:29 |
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I've went to newegg.com and searched memory, I've also just went to my computers manfg website and went by my spec's.
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baabaa
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10. April 2005 @ 22:07 |
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Kingston, Crucial, Geil seem to be the favoured ones.
...............PIO is no go, DMA all the way...............
Beware of the Pixies - they move in over night and turn your life upside down
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s2a
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11. April 2005 @ 12:52 |
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wer in canada, quebec, montreal can I get RAM at a good price..
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baabaa
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11. April 2005 @ 13:16 |
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Sorry can't help you with that, I am from the UK.
If ddp is still, around, I think he is Canadian and maybe able to point you to somewhere.
The ones I stated our common ones, so I would assume they are readily available in your neck of the woods.
...............PIO is no go, DMA all the way...............
Beware of the Pixies - they move in over night and turn your life upside down
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ddp
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11. April 2005 @ 13:23 |
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i get mine from a computer store in markham on the northside of toronto
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s2a
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11. April 2005 @ 16:26 |
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Canada, Quebec, Montreal!!
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ddp
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11. April 2005 @ 16:34 |
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