Want to Upgrade RAM

[harmads]

Hi all ..
I have a P4 processor with ASUS mobo, 256 mb 333MHz DDR RAM. I find the system slow and want to upgrade RAM to 512 Mb. Whats the best option. My supplier says it will be dificult to find this RAM. So whats the option ... Kindly comment
Thanks

[ravi_9793]

U can add only the same type RAM with same frequency.

[bajaj151]

You HAVE to add new ram of same frequency for the smooth and better performance.

Presently, which ram you are using ??

[janitha]

Why not use 400 MHz Ram which should work @ 333 along with the present stick.

[phuchungbhutia]

need to ask whether the memory size has to be same or only the frequency.... i know that the freq has to be same but any other reqmnt....


... sorry for cutting in

[ravi_9793]

Originally Posted by phuchungbhutia

need to ask whether the memory size has to be same or only the frequency

only frequency and type of memory.You can add different merory size RAM

[harmads]

I am not getting 333 MHz(as per my original RAM) . However, in 400 MHz both 256 and 512 Mb are available. What will be the best option ?

1. 256Mb/333Mhz + 256Mb/400Mhz or

2. 256 Mb/333 Mhz + 512 Mb/400 Mhz or

3. 512Mb/400 Mhz.

Since my Mobo came with RAM of 333Mhz, will the change over to 400Mhz not cause any conflict..??

Thanks

[bajaj151]

I wud suggest u to sale out ur present 256mb@333mhz.... and go for single 512mb@400mhz.

[harmads]

Originally Posted by bajaj151

I wud suggest u to sale out ur present 256mb@333mhz.... and go for single 512mb@400mhz.

Thanks for the inputs guys..very helpful.
Bajaj151, ok that makes sense.. will do that.. But since my original RAM was 333, hope 400 will work ok on my mobo ??

[bajaj151]

ya...400mhz will definately work fine with better performance than that of 333mhz

tell me the mobo you using ??

[phuchungbhutia]

i have asus a8v mx mobo amd 64 3000 venice
Memory spec:
- Support for the dual-channel DDR266/333/400 MHz memory,
- Two 184-pin DDR DIMM memory modules.
- Maximum memory capacity 2 GB.

now i want to know the diff bw DDR and DDR2

will there be prob if upgrading my memory with DDR2 ram ...

what are the options that i hav

[casanova]

U r having only a 256MB 333MHz RAM Stick. You do better exchange it for a 512MB stick of atleast 533MHz. You wont regret it

[bajaj151]

@ Harmad

which mobo you are using ??



@phuchungbhutia

Ur mobo do not support ddr2, so u cant upgrade it to ddr2 ram...

And for difference,
chk this: http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/mem.../ddr2-ddr.html

[janitha]

Originally Posted by casanova

U r having only a 256MB 333MHz RAM Stick. You do better exchange it for a 512MB stick of atleast 533MHz. You wont regret it

Did you mean "512MB stick of atleast 333MHz"?

[casanova]

Nah, I meant what I said. 533MHz as I said to exchange it and not to add it.

[janitha]

Originally Posted by casanova

Nah, I meant what I said. 533MHz as I said to exchange it and not to add it.

But he has DDR RAM and most probably his Mobo will not support DDR II.