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Postby Bad_at_FS » Sun Feb 25, 2007 8:31 pm

I have a very noobish question here, and if it already stated somewhere, please direct me. Is there a way to finad out my RAM speed without opening up my computer and looking at the sticker? (I have alredy gone into control panel and clicked on system, but no dice.) I need to know this to buy more RAM.
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Re: RAM question

Postby congo » Sun Feb 25, 2007 8:38 pm

You can use software to check:

http://majorgeeks.com/EVEREST_Free_Edition_d4181.html

However, there is no substitute for visually checking it, unless you void your warranty by opening the case (and that would suck) then open it up, pull a stick out and check. In any event, a higher spec ram upgrade will usually be compatible with older slower ones.

If you don't have much experience, you would be well advised to post your findings and specs here for purchase advice, there are some traps to consider.
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Re: RAM question

Postby ctjoyce » Sun Feb 25, 2007 8:50 pm

CPU-Z works just as well, though Evrest is a much better all around program.

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Re: RAM question

Postby Bad_at_FS » Sun Feb 25, 2007 8:54 pm

Thanks for all your help, guys. I'll try one of those.  :)
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Re: RAM question

Postby Brett_Henderson » Mon Feb 26, 2007 8:42 am

That pig looks mighty familiar  :)
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Re: RAM question

Postby Fozzer » Mon Feb 26, 2007 9:23 am

Increasing the population of your Random Access Memory slots...

...with the aid of a Ram...>>>

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..the four-legged, woolly, variety...with horns...;)...!

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Re: RAM question

Postby flymo » Mon Feb 26, 2007 9:52 am

Increasing the population of your Random Access Memory slots...

...with the aid of a Ram...>>>

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..the four-legged, woolly, variety...with horns...;)...!

Paul...Down on the Farm... 8-)...!


why did i expect to see that ?
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