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**philthomas** · #31 20th Feb 2008, 15:43

From your details, it looks like you have 96mb RAM .... probably 2 sticks .... 1 x 64mb and 1 x 32mb.
If you have a look through your Everest Home report, you should find under DMI and Memory Modules, what is in there now and what type. Also see if the Motherboard model is listed .... this will help to determine what RAM you need.

**christine154** · #32 20th Feb 2008, 15:48

ok then like i no what any of that means

but i have this perhaps it make's more sense to you

Motherboard Properties:
Motherboard ID 07/12/2000-693-596-8673-IA6LGC3CC-00
Motherboard Name Chaintech 6VIA3
Front Side Bus Properties:
Bus Type Intel GTL+
Bus Width 64-bit
Real Clock 100 MHz
Effective Clock 100 MHz
Bandwidth 800 MB/s
Memory Bus Properties:
Bus Type SDR SDRAM
Bus Width 64-bit
Real Clock 100 MHz
Effective Clock 100 MHz
Bandwidth 800 MB/s
Chipset Bus Properties:
Bus Type PCI
Bus Width 32-bit
Real Clock 33 MHz
Effective Clock 33 MHz
Bandwidth 133 MB/s
Motherboard Physical Info:
CPU Sockets/Slots 1
Expansion Slots 1 ISA, 3 PCI, 1 AGP
RAM Slots 2 DIMM
Integrated Devices Audio
Form Factor Micro ATX
Motherboard Size 200 mm x 240 mm
Motherboard Chipset ApolloPro133
Motherboard Manufacturer:
Company Name Chaintech Computer Co Ltd.
Product Information http://www.chaintech.com.tw/tw/eng/p..._main.asp#MP13
BIOS Download http://www.chaintech.com.tw/tw/eng/D...te.asp?DCSNo=4

--------[ Memory ]------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Physical Memory:
Total 95 MB
Used 71 MB
Free 23 MB
Utilization 75 %
Swap Space:
Total 228 MB
Used 99 MB
Free 129 MB
Utilization 43 %
Virtual Memory:
Total 324 MB
Used 171 MB
Free 153 MB
Utilization 53 %
Physical Address Extension (PAE):
Supported by Operating System Yes
Supported by CPU Yes
Active No
Problems & Suggestions:
Problem Modern operating systems require at least 128 MB system memory for optimum performance.

--------[ SPD ]---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
[ DIMM1: 32 MB PC100 SDRAM ]
Memory Module Properties:
Serial Number None
Module Size 32 MB (1 rank, 4 banks)
Module Type Unbuffered
Memory Type SDRAM
Memory Speed PC100 (100 MHz)
Module Width 64 bit
Module Voltage LVTTL
Error Detection Method None
Refresh Rate Normal (15.625 us), Self-Refresh
Memory Timings:
@ 100 MHz 3.0-2-2-5 (CL-RCD-RP-RAS)
@ 83 MHz 2.0-2-2-5 (CL-RCD-RP-RAS)
Memory Module Features:
Early RAS# Precharge Not Supported
Auto-Precharge Supported
Precharge All Supported
Write1/Read Burst Supported
Buffered Address/Control Inputs Not Supported
Registered Address/Control Inputs Not Supported
On-Card PLL (Clock) Not Supported
Buffered DQMB Inputs Not Supported
Registered DQMB Inputs Not Supported
Differential Clock Input Not Supported
Redundant Row Address Not Supported
[ DIMM2: DM864VS65804A-10G ]
Memory Module Properties:
Module Name DM864VS65804A-10G
Serial Number None
Module Size 64 MB (1 rank, 4 banks)
Module Type Unbuffered
Memory Type SDRAM
Memory Speed PC66 (66 MHz)
Module Width 64 bit
Module Voltage LVTTL
Error Detection Method None
Refresh Rate Normal (15.625 us), Self-Refresh
Memory Timings:
@ 100 MHz 3.0-3-3-6 (CL-RCD-RP-RAS)
@ 66 MHz 2.0-2-2-4 (CL-RCD-RP-RAS)
Memory Module Features:
Early RAS# Precharge Not Supported
Auto-Precharge Supported
Precharge All Supported
Write1/Read Burst Supported
Buffered Address/Control Inputs Not Supported
Registered Address/Control Inputs Not Supported
On-Card PLL (Clock) Not Supported
Buffered DQMB Inputs Not Supported
Registered DQMB Inputs Not Supported
Differential Clock Input Not Supported
Redundant Row Address Not Supported

**philthomas** · #33 20th Feb 2008, 16:00

Yep that all means a lot.

Ideally for XP, you should have a minimum of 256mb.

This is the RAM you will need .... I would suggest replacing what you have now with 2 x 128mb sticks. You could try mixing and matching, but as there are only 2 x slots, you would only be able to achieve 192mb, by keeping the 64mb and adding a 128mb, which is still a bit low.

Here are the specs of your motherboard, in case you need them in the future. As you can see it can take up to 512mb

**christine154** · #34 20th Feb 2008, 16:08

so let me get this right i buy 2 of the 128mb things take the old one out and put them in its place yes ? and do i have to do anything special when i put all these new bits in or is it a case of opening the tower up and putting the new pits in and not to touch anything else and do i need my marigold gloves on lol

im not going to get a shock or anything am i and yes i know to uplug it all first

**christine154** · #35 20th Feb 2008, 16:13

are these any good on ebay 130199331594

**mrdaveyk** · #36 20th Feb 2008, 16:51

aye the 133 you got it

bargain aswell

and yeh its a case of opening the base, taking out the old and putting in the new

computer recognizes it automatically and you'll see a sharp improvement

take out the mains aswell when do it

they may not want to go in, does take abit of a push

theres a few makes out there that can provide ram, but if think in your case in wont matter going for the top brands

have you got a local computer store? he may provide and fit them for you, normally free of charge

**philthomas** · #37 20th Feb 2008, 16:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by christine154

so let me get this right i buy 2 of the 128mb things take the old one out and put them in its place yes ? and do i have to do anything special when i put all these new bits in or is it a case of opening the tower up and putting the new pits in and not to touch anything else and do i need my marigold gloves on lol

im not going to get a shock or anything am i and yes i know to uplug it all first

Just ground yourself before handling the RAM ... touching a nearby radiator should do it. and avoid touching the copper connectors.

**philthomas** · #38 20th Feb 2008, 17:04

You can go for cheaper unbranded stuff if you wish, but with RAM you often get what you pay for.

Crucial is more expensive, but they guarantee the RAM will work with your motherboard. If it doesn't they will refund your money.
It's up to you, but the item you listed is under Laptop Accessories/Memory |Upgrades, so it doesn't look like the guy knows much about what he's selling !!

Here's a list of the correct type ..... the Kingston one at £7.99 seems fairly good to me, but it looks like only 1 is available, but no guarantees here.