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Julian Hall wrote: > Rob Beard wrote: >> 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! >> > Absolutely. Some things you can get away with a cheap route... memory > you *can't*. My desktop is currently running with an OCZ 1Gb kit (2 x > 512Mb). Another reason to choose pairs is that you can make use of the > dual channel capabilities of the motherboard. > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dual-channel_architecture > > Assuming your motherboard has dual channel capabilities, 2 x 512Mb runs > quicker than 1 x 1Gb. Crucial also provide a downloadable .exe for > Windows users that examines the current system and tells you what memory > to buy for it. It would be nice if they did a Linux variant. Failing > that Rob's suggestion is your best bet. > > Kind regards, > > Julian > It's also worth mentioning that you should check that your PSU can supply the extra demand. Some computer PSUs are barely able to cope with the RAM the computer was supplied with. ie. an ASUS computer with a 250W PSU had a motherboard capable of 2 gigs RAM. Keith -- 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