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[klh]

er i have i think a stupid question, but its to do with installing more ram in my notebook...i was thinking can you install another module but its of a different size to the original? Im using DDR2 and it came with 256 [which is why i want mroe] and i was thinking whehter i can install another 512 module [i have a spare slot] or it cant work and i can only get another 256 module?

thanks.

 

[sunny]

You most probably can. Try the memory advisor tool (http://www.crucial.com/) as well.

 

[klh]

what do oyu mean by dual channel? if it helps your explanation, there sticker on my laptop says supports dual channel, so doe sthat mean wha tyo usay aobt my computer slots only accepting 256 true?
so if i get another 256 it will be better?
how do we know if the slot will only take a cetian amount...teh user guides dont specify at all.

thanks for your help!

 

[sunny]

what do oyu mean by dual channel?

Dual channel is a technology that can double the data throughput between the CPU and RAM controller.

if it helps your explanation, there sticker on my laptop says supports dual channel, so doe sthat mean wha tyo usay aobt my computer slots only accepting 256 true?

Only if you want to use dual channel, as this requires the two modules to be of the same specifications.

so if i get another 256 it will be better?

If you run Windows 98 with Microsoft Word and Solitare on your laptop, adding another 256 won't help them go any faster.

how do we know if the slot will only take a cetian amount...teh user guides dont specify at all.

Click on the link I posted before.

Things like this requires some research on your part, especially when you haven't said anything about your laptop.

 

[klh]

ah thanks:

um, btu i use alot of high memory applications so i think more memory would improve performance...

here is the link i go from the site you suggested: http://www.crucial.com/store/listpa...Acer&tabid=AM&model=TravelMate+2410&submit=Go so there doesnt seem abotu any information about th slots and things exept i founf out extra information aobt the RAM modules such as 200 pin and 1.8v, and my system uses PC4200 DDR2 533Mhz...

well thansk for your input!

 

[sunny]

What do you need to know about the slots?

All those RAM modules listed on that page are compatible with your laptop.

 

[klh]

ok, i think ive got it now...i can mix any one of those and theyll work right?
ok, thanks anyway!