yakgal
I want to upgrade RAM on a HP Pavilion. I've been seeing adds in the newspaper for RAM a lot cheaper than what HP is telling me. Do I have to buy their prouduct? It's a dinosaur of a computer so it's not like I'm in danger of messing up a warranty. I just don't want to put any money into it if I really don't have to.The Data runs at 133MHZ Memory for my model. I also know that my computer can hold up to 512. Is there info on the box it comes in to see if it's compatible with my model #? Or info site?
Answer
Generally a lot of the branded pc's try and force you to use their own brand by using particular types of ram that you cant mix - best thing to do is fire up your favourate internet browser and go here:
http://www.kingston.com/
Near the top right is a section labelled Memory Search. Put your model here (HP/Compaq) and click on the button next to the drop down list. This brings up a list of HP/Compaq machines, Select HP/Compaq Pavillion, then click on the search button next to this list. This will bring up a list of all the Pavillions, select your model here (you didnt mention your particular pavillion model number) and click on the search button again. This will bring you a page of what exactly your motherboard will take and any limits the motherboard may have. If the best buy matches the description here, then you can mix and match.
PS If you mix different speeds eg 100/133 the motherboard will run at the lowest speed. Generally you should avoid mixing speeds if you can. Another thing your motherboard may be able to take 133 but the memory you already have may be 100, open the case and look at the memory sticks alreasy there; it should have a label or be printed on the chip as to what speed they actually are.
Hope this helps
Generally a lot of the branded pc's try and force you to use their own brand by using particular types of ram that you cant mix - best thing to do is fire up your favourate internet browser and go here:
http://www.kingston.com/
Near the top right is a section labelled Memory Search. Put your model here (HP/Compaq) and click on the button next to the drop down list. This brings up a list of HP/Compaq machines, Select HP/Compaq Pavillion, then click on the search button next to this list. This will bring up a list of all the Pavillions, select your model here (you didnt mention your particular pavillion model number) and click on the search button again. This will bring you a page of what exactly your motherboard will take and any limits the motherboard may have. If the best buy matches the description here, then you can mix and match.
PS If you mix different speeds eg 100/133 the motherboard will run at the lowest speed. Generally you should avoid mixing speeds if you can. Another thing your motherboard may be able to take 133 but the memory you already have may be 100, open the case and look at the memory sticks alreasy there; it should have a label or be printed on the chip as to what speed they actually are.
Hope this helps
What are the best forums to consult for general computer info?
Q. I'm looking for information about a BSoD i keep getting, as well triple booting my computer, linux help, (various general tech info), etc. What is the best website (other than Yahoo answers) to consult?
Answer
Google.
Any specific computing help site will not have ALL the problems associated with BSoDs (there are dozens, if not hundreds or thousands), not to mention the other things you are looking for. And, if someone used one way to solve a specific BSoD, the same way might not work for you. Googling the problem works best.
Google.
Any specific computing help site will not have ALL the problems associated with BSoDs (there are dozens, if not hundreds or thousands), not to mention the other things you are looking for. And, if someone used one way to solve a specific BSoD, the same way might not work for you. Googling the problem works best.
Powered by Yahoo! Answers
Comments :
Post a Comment