how to know what ram to buy?

[labowsky]

well my computer needs some more ram, only 2 gigs, and i was wondering how do i figure out what ram to buy? can i just grab a random stick?

 

[Ma$termind]

Download CPU-Z (link), and check under the "Memory" tab.

Post here with the "Type" and "DRAM Frequency", and we should be able to help you choose a good set.

 

[labowsky]

yeah i did that already but mine is 299.3MHz and DDR2 i have found nothing.
should i try to upgrade? or should i buy just new ram?

 

[Ma$termind]

Is this for a laptop or a desktop?

 

[labowsky]

nevermind im stupid, i decided to look in the SPD tab and its 333MHz.
but if you don't mind could you show me what would be a good buy, needs to be in canada and fairly cheap.
i need s 2 gig stick.

 

[Ma$termind]

nevermind im stupid, i decided to look in the SPD tab and its 333MHz

Ok, then you're going to want to look for DDR2-667 sticks. If you post your current system, I could help you find what you're looking for.

If it's a laptop, then what's the Brand and Model Number?

If it's a desktop, is it custom built or pre-built? If pre-built, then I will need the Brand and Model Number. If it was custom built, then I will need the Manufacture and Model of your motherboard (found under the Mainboard tab of CPU-Z).

 

[labowsky]

AMD Athlon 64X2 Dual core processor 4000+
2.09 GHz, 2.00 GB of ram, Geforce 8800 GS
desktop, acer M1100

 

[Ma$termind]

AMD Athlon 64X2 Dual core processor 4000+
2.09 GHz, 2.00 GB of ram, Geforce 8800 GS
desktop, acer M1100

Ok, great. Based on your model, I'd suggest this set. It comes to $27.19 before shipping when you use the promo code (DM15AP11CA).

Your computer supports up to 4 DIMMs, so you should be able to use this set along side your current 2x1GB set that came standard. The only problem is that you might run into some issues if the two sets don't play nice with one-another.

Another option would be to replace your current set with this pair. This would ensure compatibility, though it comes to $47.59 before shipping when using the same promo code above.

Either way should bring you to 4GB total.

 

[labowsky]

alright man, thanks for the help i appreciate it

 

[labowsky]

k sorry for double post but, i am going to buy an i5 processor and well i need a new motherboard and ram as well.
help?

 

[Ph?bus]

Budget?

 

[labowsky]

as cheap as possible.
also has to be Canadian.

 

[labowsky]

EDIT: sorry for another double but didn't want this to end up not being read.
how does this look?

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231193
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.628382
my saving money ploy, gas aint cheap.