Looking to upgrade my memory

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  1. slosten

    slosten Member

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    I checked out Compaq's site. Here is what it said about my memory:

    Standard Configurable Types


    266 MHz PC2100 DDR




    Configurable Memory Modules


    128, 256, 512 (2x256), 1.0 (2x512) GB




    Max Capability:


    1 GB




    Total DIMMs


    Two




    Total DIMMs Open


    One if 128, 256, or 512 used




    Incompatibilities Known


    None


    So basically I can't go any higher than 1GB and if I go for that I have to go with two 512 sticks?
     
  2. ddp

    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    yes
     
  3. slosten

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    And does it have to be PC2100?
     
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    soberfree Regular member

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    check your mobo manual to see if it compatible with PC2700 or higher.
     
  5. slosten

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    Therein lies the problem...I no longer have that manual, never got one or the one I do have that might contain information about it doesn't say dick.
     
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    Hi
    Check out www.crucial.com and run the memory advisor, it will tell you whats compatible
     
  9. ddp

    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    can download the manual from hp/compaq.
     
  10. jBoRiCuA8

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    i bought these RAM sticks not long ago from newegg.com:

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145440


    Plug n Play! noticed the difference in a quickness and haven't had any problems. Prices dropped :mad:

    Your comp should work with a PC3200 but it will only run at PC2100..aslo, check if your mobo is a 184-Pin

    and hmmm.. your max is 1GB or 512MBx2 altogether but it's better if you get a 512MBx2 instead of a 1GB stick so you can in dual channel..
     
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    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    or if 1 stick goes bad, still have the other to use til get a replacement.
     

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