havent done any memory upgrading since the days of PC133 RAM, so i wasnt sure about the DDR and compatibility issues. My current desktop is running PC2700 DDR. It only has 256 in there, so obviously I would like to upgrade (although i only use it for writing papers and surfing the net). Will any generic memory stick work and be backwards compatible? Do I need to check other settings to make sure it will work properly?

I know i could go to a site like crucial and they will tell me what to buy, but I would like to pick some up cheaper than that if possible...

thanks

4/5/2006 5:47:54 PM

check out the specs of the motherboard to know what it supports

4/5/2006 5:54:44 PM

Post your computer and model #. Somebody can newegg it pretty quick for you.

[Edited on April 5, 2006 at 6:06 PM. Reason : ^Dammit, when did you hit 10k? I'm getting slow!]

4/5/2006 6:05:34 PM

slow days at work - the largest telco in america - they have 2 DB2 DBAs - only one of them is a fulltime employee - the other is an ibm contractor - for some ridiculous reason they won't hire more

so i post

4/5/2006 6:14:09 PM

ok, be gentle....
It's an e-machines T2742
Here are the specs:
CPU: Intel® Celeron® 2.70GHz Processor, 128KB L2 cache & 400MHz FSB
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
Chipset: Intel 845GV chipset
Memory: 256MB DDR (PC 2100), Expandable to 1GB
Hard Drive: 40GB HDD
Optical Drive: DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive (48 × 24x16 × 48); 3.5" 1.44MB FDD
Video: Intel® Extreme Graphics 3D, 64MB Shared memory
Sound: AC '97 Audio
Network: Intel PRO 10/100Mbps built-in Ethernet
Modem: 56K ITU v.92-ready Fax/Modem
Peripherals: Standard Multimedia Keyboard, 2-Button Wheel Mouse, Amplified Stereo Speakers
Ports/Other: 6 USB 2.0 ports (2 on front), 1 Serial, 1 Parallel, 2 PS/2, Audio-In & Out
Dimensions: 7.25"W x 14.125"H x 16"D

And i was thinking about this as an inexpensive solution:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1699125&Tab=7&NoMapp=0

Bad idea? Other suggestions (besides buying a new machine - lol)?

4/5/2006 6:24:46 PM