[generaltradeuk]

Hi.

How Do I find out what the maximum amount of RAM i can upgrade? And how do I find out what type of RAM I have, please? My PC Name is Packard Bell.

I look forward to any help.

Thank You.

[Dave Hybrid]

Get CPU-Z from our downloads section, that will tell you what type you currently have and if you have any spare slots to add more.

[generaltradeuk]

Hi.

Thank You.

This is what came up when I used CPU-Z, and clicked on Memory.

Can somebody deduce this as to what type of Memory I have? The maximum Memory I can upgrade to? and what type of PC Memory is it? I am a bit new to this.

All the help would be much appreciated.

Thank You.

[SocialWarfare]

You have DDR2 533, 512mb in a single stick
You will have to tell me the name of your motherboard for me to be able to tell what the maximum amount of memory is it can handle

[generaltradeuk]

The name of my motherboard is - NEC COMPUTERS INTERNATIONAL

MODEL - P5VD2-NVM

We look forward to your prompt response.

Thank You.

[hAvAAck]

there is nothing in english about that model number
I went to the NEC website, not on there...

Anything else you can tell us about the motherboard?

[SocialWarfare]

I think it has four memory slots, so it can probably hold up to four gigs, but XP only utilizes a max of 3gigs anyway

[hAvAAck]

Originally Posted by SocialWarfare I think it has four memory slots, so it can probably hold up to four gigs, but XP only utilizes a max of 3gigs anyway

4 slots could yield up to 8 gigs lol
anyway where did you find info on the MB? I'm interested as my google did nothing

[SocialWarfare]

I was just reading somebodies sound problem and it happened to mention the amount of slots it had
8gigs is pretty useless in this day and age don't you think

[Blackmirror]

www.crucial.com
scan your system

[hAvAAck]

Originally Posted by SocialWarfare I was just reading somebodies sound problem and it happened to mention the amount of slots it had 8gigs is pretty useless in this day and age don't you think

yeah I saw that thread but it was long and jumbly.
I'd run 8 gigs for fun if I had the money, but I don't so I went with 2 :D

[generaltradeuk]

I did a CRUCIAL scan, and it says that my motherboard is:

ISTART 1359 Motherboard


It also shows this information:

Maximum Memory Capacity: 2048MB
Currently Installed Memory: 512MB
Available Memory Slots: 1
Number of Banks: 2
Dual Channel Support: No
CPU Manufacturer: GenuineIntel
CPU Family: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.06GHz Model 4, Stepping 9
CPU Speed: 3059 MHz


Each memory slot can hold DDR2 PC2-4200 with a maximum of 1GB per slot.*


*Not to exceed manufacturer supported memory.

PACKARD BELL LIMA MOTHERBOARD - (MBP5VDZ-NVM)

What is my maximum RAM Storage/Upgrade I can upgrade it to?

What is the maximum Amount of RAM I can put into 1 Slot?

Thank You guys for your help.

Regards.

[SocialWarfare]

2x1gb of DDR2 PC2-4200
So 1gb in each slot

[geforce]

Since you are limited by the FSB of your CPU so best you can go for is a ddr 533mhz ram. Better you upgrade your CPU since it is very obsolete. I think it is p4 519 model.