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Quoting Julian Hall <linux@xxxxxxxxxxxx>: > Neil Winchurst wrote: >> I know that I have 512mb of RAM, but I don't know what type etc. The >> reason I am asking is that I am thinking of adding another GIG. Is >> there any anything to watch out for please? >> >> Neil Winchurst > Hi Neil, > > 1.5Gb would be an odd amount, although obviously feasible. I would be > inclined however to buy a 2Gb kit of matched memory such as one of these > on offer from Ebuyer. > > http://www.ebuyer.com/store/Components/cat/Memory---Desktop?refmen=ln > > A couple of reasons for that: > > 1. Matched memory will always give you superior performance over > separate sticks, such as what you suggest merely adding 1Gb to the > existing system. > > 2. Your current system may be 2 x 256Mb which would give you a maximum > of 2 slots free *if* your board has 4. That would mean you ending up > with 2 x 256Mb + 2+512Mb (or 1 x 1Gb). Even if you currently have a > single 512Mb stick you would probably end up with the new pair being > from a different manufacturer. Different size sticks of RAM or even > different manufacturers will not be as reliable as same size sticks from > the same manufacturer. > > The 1Gb or 2Gb kits from manufacturers such as OCZ are deliberately > manufactured from the same batch to give the closest match in > performance to each other giving you maximum reliability. With RAM > prices tumbling this would be a good time to put in as much as your > budget will allow. I would of course advise keeping to the major > brands, such as OCZ, Corsair, Crucial, Kingston etc. > > I'd recommend OCZ, Crucial or Kingston memory. Don't touch the eBuyer value memory, as we used to say at eBuyer - it's crap memory! I have some OCZ memory in my desktop PC, works great and it has a lifetime warranty. Crucial also offer lifetime warranty too, as I think do Kingston which is always handy as yes, even the best memory can fail (I've had some Crucial memory). You might actually be worth having a look at http://www.Crucial.com/uk as if you have a pre-built branded system (for instance Dell, Packard Bell etc) you'll be able to match the model number and it will tell you EXACTLY what memory you need. You can also select the motherboard manufacturer and model number to have a suggestion of what memory to choose. Rob -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html