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11/22/2005 04:28:45 PM · #1 |
When purchasing RAM for a computer, what am I supposed to look at that indicates compatibility with my system?
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11/22/2005 05:09:38 PM · #2 |
Look at what you have in your computer. OK, that sounds overly simplistic but it's what I did recently for my laptop. It has two slots for memory but only one was in use so I removed that one and took it to Radio Shack and asked the clerk for another like it. Cost me $60 and in less than an hour I doubled the RAM of the laptop. What kind of system are you working on? Can you easily access the present memory?
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11/22/2005 05:22:57 PM · #3 |
This may be simpler... or not. If you have documentation for it, look it up. You will need the documentation about the motherboard.
If you don't have any, open it up and read the motherboard model, google it, and you'll know what kind of memory you need. |
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11/22/2005 05:58:12 PM · #4 |
Thanks guys.
So all I need is the motherboard model? The RAM is for my friend's brother-in-law who has a Dell. I know you can order straight from Dell and get RAM that will be compatible, but I figured I could get him something less expensive elsewhere.
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11/22/2005 05:59:44 PM · #5 |
Dell? You may not be able to buy that at the local electronics store. If you know the computer model you can go to the dell website and look up what memory you need.
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11/22/2005 06:07:18 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by jpeters:
Thanks guys.
So all I need is the motherboard model? The RAM is for my friend's brother-in-law who has a Dell. I know you can order straight from Dell and get RAM that will be compatible, but I figured I could get him something less expensive elsewhere. |
Perhaps you could do better, not really sure. If yoiu have the Dell model number, you may be able to cross reference it that way. Most likely, you will not find the motherboard model information useful (or accessible) since it's prolly a custom design for Dell. Looking at the existing memory may or may not tell you enough to match it unless you know exactly what you're looking for.
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11/22/2005 06:11:28 PM · #7 |
A great place to get memory I used this site to buy memory not too long ago. Customer service is excellent. They even called me after I ordered to make sure I had ordered what I needed.
Shipping was extrememly fast and well packed. Will do business with them again.
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11/22/2005 06:14:15 PM · #8 |
| Try one of the places that guarantees their memory will work. Crucial has a memory advisor that tells you what memory you need based on make and model of your system. You don't necessarily have to buy from them, it gives you the necessary specs for the RAM on your particular system, thought I find their prices usually reasonable. |
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11/22/2005 06:29:55 PM · #9 |
Do take a look at Crucial... they are part of the same company as Micron, who makes the memory chips used in the product. It's high quality stuff.
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