RAM queries

[santanubiswas]

Hello everybody...I have a Intel Pentium P4 PC with 128 RAM(266 mhz).Now I wish to upgrade my RAM and these are my queries:-
1.what should I know about mother board configuration that specifies maximum possible RAM configuration?
2.what are the possible RAM configurations I can upgrade to?
3.can I go for SD RAM?

[Zangetsu]

Originally Posted by santanubiswas

what should I know about mother board configuration that specifies maximum possible RAM configuration?

Motherboard Model Number & Brand or see Motherboard manual dat came with it

Originally Posted by santanubiswas

what are the possible RAM configurations I can upgrade to?

256MB/512MB/1 GB DDR RAM (266Mhz)

Originally Posted by santanubiswas

can I go for SD RAM?

No...

[ayush_chh]

^^ karan is rite.....

i don't think your MOBO will support DDR2....so you can opt for DDR1 400Mz......

[ashu888ashu888]

U can do try out this setting:

SInce ur mobo is a p4, im guessing its a bit older like say 1.5 to 2 yrs old.

SO a DDR1 RAM will be supported, if ur mobo is of the Model: D845 or D865 series, u can go in for a DDR1 RAM of upto 400Mhz speed, i mean this way...

512 MB DDR1(400) x 2 modules, so that u can have 2 RAMs in the 2 slots (this can be the MAX no, of RAM slots even if u hv a PC thats old) and use the 2 RAMs in DUAL CHANNEL mode..

Remember: Both the RAMs shud be of same company and SAME Speed (the Mhz part) else there will be compatibility issue.

A transcend 512 MB DDR-1 400 Mhz RAM will cost u approx. Rs.1200/- while
A Zion RAM of the same config will be about Rs.850/-

NOTE: U can type dxdiag in the RUN box (Start>Run) and see the type of motherboard that u are having, then search for the manual on net (if u hv lost one, that is ) and see upto wat speed is supported by ur mobo for the RAM and buy accordingly..

Cheers n e-peace...

Cheers n e-peace....