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Upgrading from 512 mb

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  • 23-03-2010 4:43pm
    #1
    castle
    Registered Users Posts: 497 ✭✭


    I have a Dell Dimension DIM 3000 with 512mb 32 bit,
    I want to upgrade as I want to run Win 7 and also just to keep up with the Jones,
    I got this info about my PC so Q is do I get 2 x 512mb sticks or 1 X GB stick or should I even go to 2GB, where should I buy etc, thanks, all advice welcome, Should I go for the 1GB and leave 1 X 256mb in PC so have 1.256 GB

    # Maximum Memory Capacity: 2048MB
    # Currently Installed Memory: 512MB
    # Available Memory Slots: 0
    # Total Memory Slots: 2
    # Dual Channel Support: Yes
    # CPU Manufacturer: GenuineIntel
    # CPU Family: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz Model 4, Stepping 1
    # CPU Speed: 2792 MHz


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    #2
    partyatmygaff
    Registered Users Posts: 10,992 ✭✭✭✭partyatmygaff


    Go for 2GB, Windows 7 won't run smoothly on anything below that (Well ok it probably will run just fine on 1GB but when you start running many applications it will slow down considerably)


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    #3
    Lu Tze
    Registered Users Posts: 3,495 ✭✭✭Lu Tze


    Howdy,

    I'm no expert, but i think you are better off replacing them completely, and not just one module, as if the RAM you have in runs at a slower speed than the ew RAM, i think the new RAM then slows down to match.

    I had a similar machine to you, and upgrading to 2 x 512mb made a massive difference, though not as much as reinstalling XP did!

    The minimum requirements for windows 7 is here and it lists 1gb

    http://windows.microsoft.com/systemrequirements

    Komplett has a memory selector here

    I you are to upgrade to windows 7 i would recommend getting 2x1gb of RAM.

    That said XP is a fine operating system, i wouldn't bother if i were you (seeing as the RAM is €72 on top of what you are paying for windows 7)

    That said, somebody more knowledgeable will be along shortly to help you out:)


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