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Finding installed RAM information?

  • 11-02-2006 10:00pm
    #1
    ButtermilkJack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 632 ✭✭✭


    Is there any way to find out the exact details of the type of RAM installed in a laptop without having to open the case and physically remove the RAM?

    I've gone through everything in the WinXP Control Panel but all it tells me is that I have 512MB installed, that's it.

    Basically what I want to know is what type of 1GB stick to purchase from crucial.
    DDR2 PC2-3200, CL=3, DDR2-400
    DDR2 PC2-4200, CL=4, DDR2-533
    DDR2 PC2-5300, CL=5, DDR2-667
    If my processor is 1.73PM (FSB533) then will the second module do for me? Is that how it works, you match the fsb speed?


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  • #2
    Karoma
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,396 ✭✭✭✭Karoma


    yop...
    http://www.crucial.com/uk/index.asp -> bottom of Nav bar on the left..It should help identify appropriate RAM and their prices are usually decent.


    correction Belarc Advisor doesn't seem to.


  • #3
    ButtermilkJack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 632 ✭✭✭ButtermilkJack


    ? Belarc Advisor ?


  • #4
    Nukem
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,082 ✭✭✭Nukem


    Could also run a host of programs CPUZ,Evervest....etc.....see essential software sticky


  • #5
    ButtermilkJack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 632 ✭✭✭ButtermilkJack


    Thanks :)


  • #6
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 93,567 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    CPUZ ftw.
    BTW You are going to have to open the slot/cover to install the extra ram anyway so why not take a quick look if all else fails. You will then see the physical size of it and how many slots are free.


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  • #7
    Karoma
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,396 ✭✭✭✭Karoma


    Capt'n Midnight wrote:
    CPUZ ftw.
    BTW You are going to have to open the slot/cover to install the extra ram anyway so why not take a quick look if all else fails. You will then see the physical size of it and how many slots are free.
    Fair point.
    And to re-iterate open the slot/cover - in most cases, it doesn't involve opening the whole/much of the casing - it's usually just a slot.
    I think the next stop is to the manufacturer's website for instructions..


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