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Looking for software to identify installed memory

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by Sportsaholic, 2007/03/06.

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    Sportsaholic

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    Looking for software that will tell me what type of memory is inside my computer. I want to find out what is compatible with my computer so I can increase its memory. Any help is appreciated.
     
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    The simplest way is to download and run Everest which will give you details of your motherboard and also the memory.

    Armed with the motherboard detail go to www.crucial.com and work through their Memory Selector which will tell you exactly which RAM is compatible.
     
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    I used both everest and crucial.com. 1 said i have 2 sticks of 256 MB kingston ddr2 -533. Crucial says I have ddr pc2-5100. How do i know what is compatible with mine, please?
     
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    just to be sure, tell us more, what kind of computer is the memory for (exact model number please)
     
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    kingston ddr2 pc2-5100
     
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    no, I was asking the make and model of the computer, like a compaq ####, or a dell inspiron ####...
     
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    I would trust Crucial - post the computer model/mobo detail that you entered in at Crucial and I will be happy to check for you.
     
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    Thank you for helping me with this. Great prices as well.
     
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    You're welcome. NewEgg is hard to beat.
     
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