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[DoProd]

I want to upgrade my notebook but Im not sure how to find the right ram, I want as many 1g sticks as I can, I think i have two slots, havent checked.

I know 1g sticks for desktop is cheap now and hope notebook is same.

thanks.

[Hangender]

Run analysis program like Everest ,AIDS32 or even CPU-Z to find your Mem speed. You will need to buy new RAM of the same speed.

Next, check your motherboard to see the maximum supported RAM, since you have 2 slots, I will assume its either 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB max.

Next is buying the RAM from retailers or from online stores such as Buy.com - Computers, Electronics, Digital Cameras, Books, DVDs, Music, Games, Software, Toys, Sports or Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more!. Since you mention 1GB sticks then you can get 2x1GB sticks at your RAM's Mhz.

[DoProd]

My BIOS Type: Phoenix
System BIOS Date 06/10/03
Video BIOS Date 05/27/03

Physical Memory
Total: 1022MB
Used: 450MB
Free: 570MB

SPD
512 MB PC2700 DDR SDRAM

Module Size 512MB (2 rows, 4 banks)
Module Type Unbuffered
Memory Type DDR SDRAm
Memory Speed PC2700 (166MHz)
Module Width 64 bit
Module Voltage SSTL 2.5
Refresh Rate Reduced (7.8 us)
Highest CAS Latency 2.5 (6.0 ns @ 166 MHz)
2nd Highest CAS Latency 2.0 (7.5 ns @ 133 MHz)


I want the best upgrade possible.
Is there even a point, I want to play my game better.

Im going to be building a computer soon, but until I want to upgrade cheaply and improve it if possible until I build a new computer.

thanks.

[DarkxMasteR]

Well,you're RAM Speed is pc2700.
Newegg.com - Crucial 1GB 200-Pin DDR SO-DIMM DDR 333 (PC 2700) Laptop Memory - Laptop Memory
The CHEAPEST for 1 gigs is $54. Old ram si really expensive. I Feel you man. My Desktop has pc2100. Just bought 512mb of ram and that look 25 $ outta my wallet. including shipping so yeah.

Okay, now tell me/us what your laptop model is
Make and Model.

But till then, tweakguide.com For tips on tweaking your laptop to make it go faster!

[DoProd]

http://www.oempcworld.com/Merchant2/...&AttributeCode[1]=Computer&AttributeValue[1]=

toshiba and dont i need to update my bios to accept the new ram?



TOSHIBA
System Model: Satellite P25
BIOS Version: TOSHIBA V1.10


Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Version: 5.1.2600
Service Pack: 2.0
Location: C:\WINDOWS
PID: 55277-OEM-0011903-00111
Hot Fix: XpsEPSC


Memory (RAM)
Capacity: 1 GB


Processor
Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz
Version: x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 9
Speed: 2793 MHz


General Computer Info
System Name: TOSHIBA-USER
Time Zone: Eastern Daylight Time
Connection: Workstation (standalone)
Proxy Server: None
IP Address: 0.0.0.0
IPX Address: Not Enabled


Local Disk
Total Capacity: 149.05 GB
Sum of Hard Disks: (C: )
Used: 44.34 GB

Free: 104.71 GB

[tobsmonster2]

I doubt it, I've added new ram sticks to three of my desktops and my laptop without updating the bios, you just buy your ram and stick it in.
Check out the Crucial website, there you can scan your computer and they will recommend which type of ram sticks you need - you can also buy directly from the site too.

[DoProd]

How much memory your Windows OS will recognize depends on which version of Windows you are running. 32-bit versions of Windows will see (and utilize) only 3GB or 3.5GB. To utilize more memory, install a 64-bit version of your OS. More information about OS memory maximums can be found at Crucial FAQ - Answer.

is this saying i can update something else other than ram to increase performance? 32-bit to a 64-bit of something?

[DarkxMasteR]

No. upgrading windows xp costs WAY more than buy a simple stick of ram. even 512 will give you a greater speed.

[Hangender]

Originally Posted by DrunkenBull

1024MB PC2700 184 pin DIMM: OEMPCworld.com[1]=Computer&AttributeValue[1]=

That one is for desktop, not for laptop. Since you have 1024MB RAM, I'm guessing you have 2x512MB sticks. Truthfully, 1GB ram for XP is not bad, but 2GB can make a difference in terms of gaming performance.

Newegg.com - Transcend 1GB 200-Pin DDR SO-DIMM DDR 333 (PC 2700) Laptop Memory - Laptop Memory

The above link is a $40ish 1GB ram stick for your laptop (remember to buy 2 if you are going to upgrade).

As for your other question, any system with above 3GB of ram should go with x64bit version operating system. But..the catch is that you don't have all that much choice in x64bit OS option. Say you have 4GB of ram (2x2GB), you WON'T go with Window XP x64 because of the lack of driver support. You won't go with Linux variants because...there is no games on Linux . So what do you have left? Vista x64 (Vista x64 have the best driver support)...BUT as per experience Vista is a memory hog. Throw any amount of RAM at it and it will eat up at least 30% of it. That means your 4GB of RAM + Vista x64 = (.7)(4) = 2.8, kind of back where you started.

[tobsmonster2]

No need for all that, a ram upgrade will be more than enough. Just get like two 1gig ram sticks that work with your computer and you'll be fine because you've got a good processor.