How do I manually install RAM? Can I do it myself or do I need a pro?
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either buy a dummies book or read some other book on how to install it. you need to take some precautions - switch off the PC first, be careful not to pass static electricity in the circuit board (u may touch some metallic object to discharge the static electricity from your body), open the cabinet, find the RAM slot, insert the RAM by holding it in a slightly tilted position. OTHER SOLUTION - get a pro to install it for u.
604950
1 gig of ram is suffice
507901
The RAM modules' speed must at least match the memory controller on the motherboard. You can always use faster RAM modules than required, but not slower.
444551
can pick up more ram at best buy, compusa,frys,etc.. most will support up to 1-2 gigs of ram.
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Hello!\nThis is a very simple task, computer almost like LEGO. Just open case, and you will see. :)\n\nArticle on how to install memory module\n\nhttp://www.pcmech.com/byopc/step/7/\n\nCD-ROM\n\nhttp://www.pcmech.com/byopc/step/14/
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Yeah what Easy said! You people need computer courses to understand what ram is! You buy a PC and then try to run everything but the kitchen sink on it at once!
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You have to figure out what types of RAM you need.  Tigerdirect.com maybe able to help you select the right kind.  Then you just turnoff you PC, discharge yourself (by touching your water pipe or something), open the cover, find the memory slot (hopefully you have some empty ones), push the new stick in and make sure it is vertical.  Lock it in place with the white latches.  Some motherboard requires memory sticks in pairs (like RAMBUS or the very old systems) but usually PC100 or later don't require that (unless you use RAMBUS).  Next turn your PC on.  If you hear beeps, that mean you probably install it wrong.  You have to shut down and inspect the installation.  After you boot up your PC, you can go to Control Panel, and System and it should tell you if you have more RAM.\n\nFor the slow speed problem, you probably should look at what is running in the background in your computer.  Try to run msconfig (from command prompt) to see what is loaded at start up.  You can configure your PC to not load certain program at startup (called selective startup).  Sometimes things like Direct CD eat up a lot of resources.  More RAM and more free hard drive space should make your PC run faster in general.  By the way, some messanger programs (like MSN) are known to hawk memory.  So investigate along those lines.
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http://www.crucial.com/store/listmfgr.asp?cat=RAM
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don't do it. slows stuff down. RAM is cheap. if you use multiple sticks, match by size, speed and manufacturer.
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OK, this is the actual procedure, read carefully.\n\nIf you have already bought the RAM, skip this paragraph and go to the next step. If you have not bought it yet, just remove your old one and take it to the shop. Tell them you want the same type of RAM but in a different/same capacity. This saves you alot of trouble telling them whether it's SDRAM or DDR RAM. Just bring the sample.\n\nThere is no installation involved. You just need to put the new or additional RAM into the DIMM slot(there is only one type of slot for RAM so you can't go wrong) and start your computer, that's all. The computer will automatically calculate the new size of the RAM and adjust itself automatically.\n\nIf you are still unclear, do not hesitate to post here. Good luck!\n\nCheers!\nALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE
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Here is a list of pc3200 ddr ram from newegg.com\n\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?Submit=ENE&N=2010170147+1052407862&Subcategory=147&description=&Ntk=&srchInDesc=\n\nCheapest price for 256mb of the RAM you need is like $26.00...\n\nGet it from Newegg... they are cheap and fast... \n\nHope this helps!
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Another good place for RAM is at http://www.18004memory.com You can run an applet on their site that will tell you how many slots you have, if you have any available, and exactly what RAM you can have as a total, along with prices.  For the Hard Drive I would like to recommend either http://www.geeks.com or http://www.pricewatch.com Both are very reputable.  Hope this helps
534005
Simple i found out your problem.\n\n1. just find the jumpers for activate or deactivate ram slots on your mother board or on users manual.\nby changing these  jumper settings you can activate your ram slots
959457
Changing the RAM is simple you just pull it out and push the new one in.The main problem is deciding what type of RAM you need. Try crucial.com. They can scan your PC and tell you which to buy, or if you know your motherboard type they can advise you, or look at the RAM itself for the info on it and give that to them.
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this site might help. it helped me.\n\nhttp://www.budget-computer.com/hardware-installation-guide.htm
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Check out www.crucial.com you can run a scan of your system to find out what you need, even is you don't buy from them it will give you an idea of whats required and as you are computer savvy you can go to your local store to purchase what you need. Also gives info on installation etc great site\nHope this helps
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go to your computers manufactures web site and do some research they will tell you what speed you need and how much you can install. with ram the more is allways better!!