Is there a program or website around that i can find out what memory boards I have got installed in my machine?  As i want to upgrade the memory and don't know what type i've got.
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Titan: That's definately the way to go.  Just bring the chip, hold it out and say "I WANT MORE OF THIS!"
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RAM is such a tricky thing. Did u upgrade with a stick of RAM that is by the same manufactuer (also the same specs)?  If not then there can be some conflict between the 2.  Since u took it to the shop for them to install it, I assume u aren't comfortable with removing/installing the RAM yourself?  I ask because u could take out the old RAM and try running the computer with just the new RAM to see if u have the same symptoms.  An option to try w/o opening up your computer would be to run a small memory testing program from a CD that can tell u if your new memory is bad.  Go to http://www.memtest86.com/ dowload, unzip and burn to a CD
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If the computer makes a couple beeps when it starts up that could mean that the memory is wrong, so if does check that you properly reseated the memory module in the correct slot. If it is running in dual channel the sticks need to be in the correct dual channel slots (usually blue)
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Your memory is bad.  Replace the sticks one at a time to see which is bad.  If you can download them and use them on another PC then the files are not really corrupted, its just your memory is failing.  If you don't know how to pull RAM sticks out and replace them and swap them around, take it to a shop, its a quick process to determine which stick is bad.
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just open your laptop and bring it to frys or best buy and ask for the ram you want and show them your system...just plug it in where the long boards on the main board are plugged in...it's that easy really...
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You can download the memory diagnostic test from Microsoft at\nhttp://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp Be sure to read the instructions\n\nAlso see.
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Download CPU-z and check the ram.  It will tell you everything about your Motherboard and the components.
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u can upgrade the mother bord and make it better and/or just buy 1 or 2  memory sticks(ram) and stick them in ur comp.
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If you are not sure about which RAM you need, or you do not know your motherboard model, then you can do a system test at  - \nwww.crucial.com\n\nIts called system scanner, the link is here - http://www.crucial.com/uk/systemscanner/\n\nThis will identify your system and give you all the compatible/available options to ugrade..\nIts a nice tool, obviusly you dont need to buy it from there..... you just need to find out what you need..........
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if the ram chip doesnt say the capacity on it, there rly is no way of u knowing how much memory its holding unless u install it onto a motherboard and check, unless it has some kinda serial number on it, and u look it up on the net, but i doubt that highly.
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you havent specified how much you have and how much it shows, normally the ram will be shared for vram(video ram) also, like if you have 128mb , shared 32mb or .... will be reduced and showed in the system properties tab, because while upgrading and all the ram wont be reduced
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your problem is not the ammount of memory your pc can handle but the type it can use, see computer memories have different names and numbers those mean the type of memory that it is and the ammount of Hertz that the speciffic stick is rated at. The best thing to do is to get the same kind of memory stick that you were previously using and make it 2Gigs or 3 that way, dont worry, nothing is broken, it is just a symple mistake.
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go to www.crucial.com\nthere you will be able to find out your memory type\nmost probably a small software will be downloaded\nthe execution of that small software could result in telling you the type of RAM your system can accept\nok
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There a number of ways to find the information you need.  You could open the case and jot down the make and model of your RAM modules.  If you are not comfortable opening your computer then I have 2 recommendations.  You can go to Crucial's website (http://www.crucial.com/). Crucial is one of the leading RAM makers.  On their website, you have the choice of entering the make and model of your computer and Crucial will display the type of RAM used.  Or, you can have Crucial scan your computer and identify the RAM used.  My second recommendation is to download and install a tool like Lavalys's Everest Home Edition, which can scan and display all the parts which make up your computer (i.e. cpu, motherbroad, ram, graphic card, monitor...etc.).  Everest isn't the only tool; you can use CPU-Z which does pretty much the same thing as Everest.  The download links are:\n\n1. Everest http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/Everest_Home/1086844970/1\n\n2. CPU-Z\nhttp://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/CPUZ/966149377/1
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I think you answered your question without even realizing it.  You can install pc2700 ddr memory.  It is also known as DDR333.  The link is to Newegg, 512mb starts at $45 shipped.  Much cheaper than  Best Buy, Circuit City etc...\n\nSome people will tell you to only buy the expensive brands, but I have never noticed a problem with the lesser known brands.  Look for lots of reviews, it is usually a good indication of a well liked product.\n\nI would suggest checking to see if you computer will support 1gb (probably) and purchase that.  512mb is fine for WinXP but 1gb makes it hum right along.\n\nHope this helps.\n\nJust a note, you cannot use DDR2.  It is not physically the same, the slots the memory installs in are different configurations.
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go to www.crucial.com and find out
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There are thoudsands ones. And over 90% mainboard support for DDR (DDR1 as you said), which may also support DDR2.  We have other 2 types are DRam and Ram Bus, but they are "pasted" way.\n\nJust read the information on the wrbsites of these companies, you will know what type of memory they support