help with memory

times_champion · 14 Sep 2006 at 14:55

Hi - I have never bought memory before so wonder if anyone can help - I currently have a Dell PC with 1GB of 4200 DDR2 RAM. The numbers on the module are; 4200u, 444, 12 and D3. Can you suggest 1Gb (2x 512mb) I can get from overclockers for under £100?

times_champion · 14 Sep 2006 at 16:32

Add to it really, so I have 2gb. My Dell PC is a 9150 if that helps.

times_champion · 17 Sep 2006 at 15:27

any help at all would be appreciated - which memory would fit? My PC is a Dell 9150 if that helps.

times_champion · 17 Sep 2006 at 20:34

Really? So I cant add 1GB to what i already have?

times_champion · 17 Sep 2006 at 20:48

How do I know if the memory i get will work? I dont want to blow £100 if Im not sure it will work!

times_champion · 17 Sep 2006 at 20:53

Would it make more sense perhaps to buy direct from the place I bought my PC, so I can select the exact model I have etc to prevent problems?

times_champion · 19 Sep 2006 at 11:45

Please could someone help me with this? i really want to upgrade to 2GB but dont want to waste nearly £100 if it doesnt work!

times_champion · 19 Sep 2006 at 11:54

Well, the online store for where I got my PC from lists a 512mb RAM stick which it describes as DDR2 533mhz for £42. I was planning on getting a couple of them; if they list it as compatable with my model PC then surely there cant be any probs?

times_champion · 19 Sep 2006 at 11:55

Also how do I check the speed of my existing RAM?

times_champion · 14 Oct 2006 at 22:52

So do you think the The GeIL 1GB (2x512MB) PC5300 667MHz Value DDR2 Dual Channel Kit would be OK for me then? My system specs are as follows;

Pentium 940 3.2ghz dual core
7800GTX
1 GB DDR2 RAM
320GB HDD

Would having 2 GB RAM help with games like FEAR and Oblivion which are a little choppy when loading new areas on high settings?

times_champion · 22 Oct 2006 at 00:04

Will the GeIL 1GB (2x512MB) PC5300 667MHz Value DDR2 Dual Channel Kit (GX21GB5300DC) be OK for my needs and fit my system with no problems though?

times_champion · 22 Oct 2006 at 15:24

Can anyone tell me for sure if these memory modules are OK as I am planning on ordering them today - thanks!

times_champion · 22 Oct 2006 at 19:10

many thanks - i will probably do that.