What is the max RAM laptop will support

Johnny Volume

Hi,

I have a laptop with an Intel Celeron M processor 1.40GHz, with 512MB of RAM, a 60GB HDD, running Windows XP.

Does anyone know what is the max amount of RAM this type of machine/processor can support?


Cheers,
JV

Alanstrainor

Without knowing the make model of the laptop, and going by the above specs i'd say 2gb would be the max supported by the mobo.

Johnny Volume

Thanks. It's an iQon Power Notebook, Model 8050Q.

Johnny Volume

I've upgraded to 1GB of RAM but haven't noticed any real difference in the laptop's speed. Is there anything else I need to do besides adding the RAM e.g. change clock speed?

The RAM is DDR2 (SODIMM), PC2-6400 800MHz

Alanstrainor

Johnny Volume wrote: »

I've upgraded to 1GB of RAM but haven't noticed any real difference in the laptop's speed. Is there anything else I need to do besides adding the RAM e.g. change clock speed?

The RAM is DDR2 (SODIMM), PC2-6400 800MHz

Add more RAM is the only thing really. You should try reinstalling the operating system, that would probably see things get significantly faster.

Johnny Volume

Alanstrainor wrote: »

You should try reinstalling the operating system, that would probably see things get significantly faster.

Thanks again.
I don't have an XP disk, as it was preinstalled on the laptop when I bought it and alas iQon computers are now no more

xprepairs

Just go to http://www.crucial.com/ and use their scanner. it will tell you how much Ram your PC will hold

irishsid

You should look into upgrading your laptop. Seems outdated, and there are some good deals going at the minute.

Johnny Volume

xprepairs wrote: »

Just go to http://www.crucial.com/ and use their scanner. it will tell you how much Ram your PC will hold

Thanks for the link. Unfortunately, iQon isn't one of their listed manufacturers.

yupyup7up

Johnny Volume wrote: »

Hi,

I have a laptop with an Intel Celeron M processor 1.40GHz, with 512MB of RAM, a 60GB HDD, running Windows XP.

Does anyone know what is the max amount of RAM this type of machine/processor can support?


Cheers,
JV

32 bit windows operating systems can utilize a max of 3gb RAM. assuming your machine is running 32bit(im 100% certain that it is as iQon machines only ever used that!) you can put a max of 3gb in. 64bit operating system such as vista & xp 64bit can use more, no gain really though...

Johnny Volume

irishsid wrote: »

You should look into upgrading your laptop. Seems outdated, and there are some good deals going at the minute.

I probably will eventually but I don't see much point in upgrading while it's still works ok. They main issue with it, is the time it takes to boot-up. I don't fancy getting a new laptop running Vista. XP does all I need. I think I'll wait to see the feedback on Windows7 before upgrading.

Johnny Volume

yupyup7up wrote: »

32 bit windows operating systems can utilize a max of 3gb RAM. assuming your machine is running 32bit(im 100% certain that it is as iQon machines only ever used that!) you can put a max of 3gb in. 64bit operating system such as vista & xp 64bit can use more, no gain really though...

It is a 32-bit system. Thanks for the information.

kippy

The celeron processor is probably the bottleneck in your system.

That said, before going off buying a new one I would try some of these tips:
Set a system restore point before doing any of this.
http://filext.com/faq/set_system_restore_point.php

1. Uninstall, using add remove programmes, any unwanted programmes.
2. Run a disk cleanup. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310312
3. Use MSCONFIG to stop unnecessary programmes (all bar the antivirus in my system) from starting up and using valuable memory, resources in the back ground. http://netsquirrel.com/msconfig/msconfig_xp.html
4. Change the performance options to "adjust for best performance. Change the page file size to "system managed" http://www.recipester.org/Recipe:Adjust_for_best_performance_in_Windows_XP_31878230 and http://www.screentoaster.com/watch/stVE1dQkNIR1xcQ1RZX15bUVRT/how_to_change_windows_xp_page_file_source (Click, system managed size, set, click option to reboot later)
6. Go to www.windowsdate.com and update windows.
7. Run a Disk defrag. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314848
8. You could also look to disable some XP services. A bit more technical and not as much performance boost as other tips but if you are interested: http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=25835
9. Update any hardware drivers for the machine if a newer one is available.
10. Ensure you only have one antivirus running. If possible pick Avira or AVG instead of a commercial one.

All of the above up to point 8 is relatively straight forward with multiple sites on the web with instruction on how to speed up XP.

Failing all that, I would back up all your documents and reinstall XP, Fresh onto the system. That will almost always speed it up but can be annoying for the faint hearted.

No need to go buying a new machine as of yet.
The RAM should improve performance but if the OS is not tidied up it is pointless.

Kippy

Johnny Volume

kippy wrote: »

The celeron processor is probably the bottleneck in your system.

That said, before going off buying a new one I would try some of these tips:
Set a system restore point before doing any of this.
http://filext.com/faq/set_system_restore_point.php

1. Uninstall, using add remove programmes, any unwanted programmes.
2. Run a disk cleanup. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310312
3. Use MSCONFIG to stop unnecessary programmes (all bar the antivirus in my system) from starting up and using valuable memory, resources in the back ground. http://netsquirrel.com/msconfig/msconfig_xp.html
4. Change the performance options to "adjust for best performance. Change the page file size to "system managed" http://www.recipester.org/Recipe:Adjust_for_best_performance_in_Windows_XP_31878230 and http://www.screentoaster.com/watch/stVE1dQkNIR1xcQ1RZX15bUVRT/how_to_change_windows_xp_page_file_source (Click, system managed size, set, click option to reboot later)
6. Go to www.windowsdate.com and update windows.
7. Run a Disk defrag. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314848
8. You could also look to disable some XP services. A bit more technical and not as much performance boost as other tips but if you are interested: http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=25835
9. Update any hardware drivers for the machine if a newer one is available.
10. Ensure you only have one antivirus running. If possible pick Avira or AVG instead of a commercial one.

All of the above up to point 8 is relatively straight forward with multiple sites on the web with instruction on how to speed up XP.

Failing all that, I would back up all your documents and reinstall XP, Fresh onto the system. That will almost always speed it up but can be annoying for the faint hearted.

No need to go buying a new machine as of yet.
The RAM should improve performance but if the OS is not tidied up it is pointless.

Kippy

Thanks for this information