[smalls]

just looking to upgrade ram, i got 2 x 512mb ram atm, but my mobo spec's say it will handle 2GB so looking to stick 2 x 1GB in my system

Current ram: 2 x 512mb PC2-4200 444mhz

what i need: 2 x 1GB (does the PC2 number and mhz speed have to be the same?)

looking on ebay (New cards) but they dont seem to have many PC2-4200
http://listings.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsocm...ge=search&fgtp=

Thanks alot Smalls

[Hybr!d]

Try www.ebuyer.com they do the type your after and its a much better idea buying from a large company who will honor a warranty then buying on eBay

[smalls]

ah ok thank you, do you have any ideas on the PC2 numbers do they need to be the same to work on my motherboard?

[Hybr!d]

The PC2 numbers denote how fast the RAM is, motherboards only accept certain speeds.

You will need to check you motherboard manual or look on the manufacturers website to see the MAX speed it will accept.

If in doubt buy the same as you already have.

IE: 2x 1GB PC2-4200

[smalls]

ok just found this infomation on a website my computers a packard bell imedia mc 2569.

http://www.orcalogic.co.uk/asp/prodt...ype=26253&ft=M

Memory Details for Packard Bell iMedia MC 2569
Standard Memory: 256MB or 512MB (Removable)
Maximum Memory: 2GB
Total Memory Slots: 2
Memory Type: DDR2 PC2-5300 (667MHz) DIMM
Notes: MODULES MUST BE ORDERED AND INSTALLED in pairs for Dual Channel mode.

[Hybr!d]

Originally Posted by smalls

Memory Type: DDR2 PC2-5300 (667MHz) DIMM

Two posts up you said you have PC2-4200, if you are unsure run this program and it will tell you what RAM you have.

http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php

Regardless if you want to run faster RAM than you have you need to ask Packard Bell if you computer supports it.

Personally I'd stick with what speed you have, the gains you will notice are slim.