Ram Upgrade help needed...

[Nufy]

I have this PC;

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/g...reg_R1002_USEN

Currently using 2 x 128 mb PC 133 SD Ram.

I purchased two of these;

http://www.memoryexpress.com/index.p...uctID=6345&SID=

to upgrade to at least 512 to try and improve performance.


The problem is that the computer will not recognize the ram...

Any ideas why ????

[hampstor]

your link does not work... however I pulled up the web SKU from the link you gave, so it's really this:

http://www.memoryexpress.com/index.p...ctID=6345&SID=

Looks like you bought 256mb 8 chip modules which probably are not compatible w/ your system. There were quite a few older systems that maxed out at 512MB of ram using 2 x 256mb double sided (16 chip) sticks of ram. I think they are back in the Intel 440LX/BX/ZX chip days.

What's most likely happening is the system can't properly detect the higher density of the 256mb - 8chip sticks you are using.

There are 2 possible outcomes to this, 1) being it won't boot.

2) It'll probably detecting only half the memory you're installing . So if you bought 2 of those 256mb, it's only picking up 1/2 of the capacity due to 8 chip being 1/2 of 16chip. If you take one of the sticks out, it'll probably only pick up 128mb of it.

Your solution, buy 16chip 256mb modules. Kingston part is KVR133X64C3Q/256. They are going to be between 59-69 per stick due to the lower density and older spec. You will probably need to ask them to be special ordered in.

[lost_in_bsd]

have to admit that if you are still using sd ram, they system is going to be pretty slow no matter what you do, granted you can still be running win98, depending on what you are doing you may want to look at a used comp or something, would be better thought.

but thats just my 2 cents

[Nufy]

Sorry about the link not working...

Its a HP 6746 c Desktop.

Guess I'll have to talk to the guys at mem exp on monday for solutions.


The Ram upgrade is so I can avoid buying anoth comp for a year or so. (Even a used one...)



TXS for the replies....

[Nufy]

SO I purchased 2 x 256 (16 Chip) PC-133 sticks of Ram today..

My PC will recognize one but not both together.

I am currently running a 128 and a 256 together.

Slot location does not matter.

The BIOS will recognize them together but Windows XP will not load.

Any thoughts ???

[nos_efx]

Its probably in your best interest to put that money that you are planning to spend on the upgrade into a new computer. Chances are having special ordered RAM sent in is not going to be cheap.

Spend the few extra hundred dollars and just get a new tower, they are so cheap now.

[asifka]

add another 100-150 bucks and get a used P4 or something(www.buysell.com , usedcalgary.com).

good luck

[Nufy]

Even if I do get a new comp I still need to
keep this one for my kids to use...

So I need to solve this.

[benyl]

This is what you need:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/g...1002_CAEN#N289

Component Attributes
RAM 64 MB PC 100
Maximum 512 MB (2 x 256 MB DIMMs)
Speed 100 MHz synchronous
Sockets Two 168-pin DIMMs
Size 32, 64, 128, and 256 MB DIMMs
Pairs required No
Free DIMM socket 1
Type supported SDRAM, 100 MHz,

Intel PC SDRAM unbuffered DIMM specification,

revision 1.0 compliant

You should be getting these:

http://www.memoryexpress.com/index.p...ctID=1939&SID=

Since you don't have to run in pairs, have you tried each 256 individually?

[nos_efx]

If the kids are using the computer I wouldn't bother upgrading, obviously if its for gaming then thats another story, if they are using it to surf the web and conduct basic word processing then what you have there should be sufficient. Even with the RAM upgrade its not going to make a significant increase in performance so IMO it will be money down the drain as you can't even salvage the RAM to use in your new computer (should you choose to buy one down the road).

When was the last time you rebuilt the O/S?

[Spoons]

Personally, all things aside it is time to get a new computer.

Already I can see if you are still using regular old SD, the computer is old. Computers do deteriorate over time, and get slower and slower no matter what you do.

You can pick up a cheap computer for like ~$400 at futureshop. If you ever need help with computers in the future just send me a PM. I used to be a computer tech with futureshop.