Memory (RAM) Question/Problem

[larryiam]

I am getting ram for my computer. i was wondering what is the highrst speed i could put in my mobo ex pc2700, 3200 etc and what is the best ram to get. i found this http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=38848&sku=K24-4902
i am on a budget so 512 or 256 will do. I am not a gamer. Any suggestions?

 

[kimsland]

Please press the green button, and select your manual (or drivers)


Sorry, it seems you must do this twice, once here, then when you get to Asus support, click it again. This button uses JavaScript (which is enabled by default on most browsers)

 

[larryiam]

kimsland i can't get the button to work. so what do i do now?

 

[kimsland]

Used in Internet Explorer only

Also may require Java to be installed: http://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp?detect=jre&try=1

 

[larryiam]

thats the problem i used internet explorer and it downloaded but never would show the memory type no matter what i pushed. i have never had a problem with java before.

 

[kimsland]

So you got to your drivers page?

There should have been an area to download your Manual (in Adobe PDF Format usually)
Inside the Manual, should tell you what Ram (memory) types can go into your system.

I usually use the above button just for drivers support, so that's why it's slightly different.
Also I updated the Java link to the correct one.

 

[larryiam]

ok thanks ill try it again!

 

[larryiam]

no still won't work in internet explorer.

 

[SNGX1275]

Use the one on www.crucial.com

 

[larryiam]

ok i just found out through my bios and the manual that i have pc2700 installed for sure. http://www.ec.kingston.com/ecom/con...X+SE+Motherboard&distributor=0&submit1=Search
from asus
http://www.crucial.com/systemscanner/viewscanbyid.aspx?id=5B82275231D926C3
from crucial. *Note:i have checked i have pc2700 installed.
They say i have pc3200 installed. so can i have this ram here dual channel http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=669365&CatId=1352
or this one http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=38848&CatId=1043 preferably this one

 

[kimsland]

It says DDR 400MHz PC3200 256Meg 2.7Volts
If the manual states it supports this (ie 400MHz 2.7V) then yes (although some Ram card manufactures don't work with some computers)

Anyway, instead of 256Meg, maybe purchase 512 Meg (that way you can add another new 512Meg stick at a later stage)

 

[larryiam]

ok good thanks for your help!! could i tell i difference if i install the 256mb? i have i 512mb now. i am on a really tight budget.

 

[kimsland]

Maybe I should've said, just go for the 512Meg Throw the 256Megs away - Not not really.
Just go with the 512

 

[larryiam]

ok.. i need to get my ram from tigerdirect cauz i am getting other stuff from there so which one of these would be better
this one http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2714784&CatId=1043

or this one?
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1558848&CatId=1043

 

[larryiam]

so which 512mb ram is better?

 

[kimsland]

Out of the two, this one: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1558848&CatId=1043

 

[larryiam]

thanks kimsland i am purchasing it now. Thanks for all your help!