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saqib_khan
18-07-2008, 11:18 PM
Can i add 1GB ddr2 RAM, currently there is 512 MB on the PC.
There r only 2 slots for RAM. The chipset is of VIA.
Model no: MSI k9mmv, i think.
Thanx.
jal_desai
18-07-2008, 11:36 PM
do u have 2 X 256 MB ram modules? if yes then u have to remove one of them and attach 1 GB RAM module...
or if u have 1 X 512 MB ram modules then in the one empty slot u can add 1 GB ram module ... make sure they have same frequency and both are DDR2
ravi_9793
18-07-2008, 11:43 PM
Read motherboard manual to find what and how much memory is supported by your motherboard.
saqib_khan
18-07-2008, 11:54 PM
Total 2 GB max supported.
@jal_desai
I have 1 stick of 512 MB RAM.
pimpom
19-07-2008, 12:09 AM
Total 2 GB max supported.
@jal_desai
I have 1 stick of 512 MB RAM.
Then, as jal_desai said, you can add a single 1GB DDR2 stick.
saqib_khan
19-07-2008, 12:26 AM
@jal_desai
And what do u mean by "same frequency"?
R u talking abt Mhz.
e.g. If i have 512 MB DDR2 667 Mhz then i will add another 1 GB DDR2 667. Am i correct here?
smile
19-07-2008, 02:02 AM
Yes ur wright :) .Always it s better to add the same frequency Ram so that no problem will occur :D
visor619
19-07-2008, 02:22 AM
all chips like ram, processors come with a specific frequency.. for eg. ur ram might be a 667 mhz one or a 800 mhz one, the latter being better.. so if ur existing RAM is of 667 mhz, then u have to put a RAM of 667 mhz only... unless u want to celebrate diwali a bit early... also take care that the difference between ur 2 RAM chips is not much... a 512mb and a 1gb ram wud go fine, but a 256 mb ram with 1 gb might create heating problms... nevr try o put a 128 mb wid a 1gb RAM guys!!! i did it once, n enjoyed a little boom boom boom....:D
Varad Dilip Choudhari
19-07-2008, 04:53 PM
i think u shoud sell u r 512 MB and just buy 1 GB
Bcause If In Future U Upgraded U R RAM Then It Will Be Easy.
Sooraj_digit
21-07-2008, 11:30 PM
Yes, of course you can gift your pc with a more gb of ram. Keep a check on reputed brands only like corsair, zion etc. you must take identical frequency of ram you have i.e. 667 Mhz. For an advice i must say that if you can alter your budget and get a new 1gb DIMM of frrequency 800 Mhz and exchange your single 512mb(667mhz) for a single 1gb 800 Mhz(of same brand) by paying a little less for the another 1gb stick which would sum up ypurram upto 2 Gigs it would be really benificial since you will have the gain of dual channel ram with more frequency.
Yes, of course you can gift your pc with a more gb of ram. Keep a check on reputed brands only like corsair, zion etc. you must take identical frequency of ram you have i.e. 667 Mhz. For an advice i must say that if you can alter your budget and get a new 1gb DIMM of frrequency 800 Mhz and exchange your single 512mb(667mhz) for a single 1gb 800 Mhz(of same brand) by paying a little less for the another 1gb stick which would sum up your ram upto 2 Gigs it would be really benificial since you will have the gain of dual channel ram with more frequency.
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