Adding a new ram to a desktop computer question..

[Importz]

Hi If I was to upgrade the ram on my comp do I have to take the old one out or just install the new ram without taking the old one out?? sorry for the dumb question...

[arian_ma]

If you have space, I think you can just pop the new ram in. The only problem I could see is the rams not working well with each other, but then again I am not an expert.

[beyondpinoy]

^^ you can just pop the new ram in... but again, there could be conflics between ram... but usually that only happends when you plan to overclock... it rarely happends at default speeds.....

[adam c]

if you're asking a question like this, make sure you get an expert to tell you what type of ram you need

[GQBalla]

Originally posted by Importz
Hi If I was to upgrade the ram on my comp do I have to take the old one out or just install the new ram without taking the old one out?? sorry for the dumb question...

what kind of ram is supported by your motherboard?

if you put in the same type of ram into your mother board but the new one is faster, the computer will run with the lower speed.

[Carl64]

Also remember more then ~3.25gigs is useless without running a 64bit OS.

[Mar]

Originally posted by Carl64
Also remember more then ~3.25gigs is useless without running a 64bit OS.
There's ways to run 4 gigs on a 32 bit operating system.

[UndrgroundRider]

Originally posted by Importz
Hi If I was to upgrade the ram on my comp do I have to take the old one out or just install the new ram without taking the old one out?? sorry for the dumb question...

Take the old one out, count the number of slots you have and take it with you to the store when you buy a new one. Make sure they match the clock speed and the CAS timings.

[Importz]

thx guys.. I installed it tonight it was a breeze.. thx again for the reply :)