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Hey,

I've never purchased RAM before so I was just wondering if I could get some help on what a good choice would be.

My computer is a:
HP Media Center m8125x PC
Windows Vista Home - 32 bit
Intel Core 2 Quad 6600 @ 2.40Ghz
Currently has 2GB DDR2 Memory (two 1 GB sticks)


This is memory specs from manufacturer's site:

  • Dual channel memory architecture
    Four 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets
    Supported DIMM types:
    PC2-4200 (533 MHz)
    PC2-5300 (667 MHz)
    PC2-6400 (800 MHz)
    Non-ECC memory only, unbuffered
    Supports 2 GB DDR2 DIMMs
    Supports 8 GB on 64 bit PCs
    Supports 4 GB* on 32 bit PCs

Just wondering what brand/DIMM type I should go with? I want at least 4GB total RAM (currently 2GB). Will be using computer primarily to run a web crawler and other scraping/automation software.

Thanks

 
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geofelt
333 is actually 667 when you consider dual channel operation.
Buy the 2gb 667 stick.
Ram speed is not much relevant to intel processors.

If you later want, add 3 more to get your max of 8gb.

I am not so certain that I would spend much on upgrading a obsolete pc.
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Here is the Kingston ram memory search results for your pc.
It looks like you could add a 2gb module of either 667 KTH-XW4300/2G or 800 speed KTH-XW4400C6/2G

http://www.kingston.com/us/memory/search/Default.aspx?DeviceType=2&Mfr=HEW&Line=Pavilion%20Media%20Center&Model=38889&Description=Kingston_System_Specific_Memory_for_HEW_Pavilion_Media_Center_HP/Compaq_-_Pavilion_Media_Center_m8125x

Run cpu-Z and see what speed you already have installed. and match it.

With a 32 bit os, 4gb is the max you can use, and even then, you will see only about 3.5gb.


 
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geofelt

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Look at the SPD tab.
There will be a drop down for 4 slots.
You should be able to see the details if what is currently installed in each.

Another way would be to download memtest86+.
It is a bootable standalone program to test ram.
It should identify what you have.

 
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Ah I see. Okay.

It says:

DDR2
1024 Mbytes
Max Bandwidth: PC2-5300 (333 MHz)

So can I just go with the ones you recommended? A 2gb stick of "Kingston KTH-XW4400C6/2G 2GB 1X2GB PC2-6400 DDR2-800 CL6 240PIN DIMM Memory Module"?

Or should I be looking for PC2-5300 (600 MHz) -- dont see any (333MHz)?

What I want to additionally do is upgrade to Windows 7 64 bit and eventually buy 3 additional 2gb sticks to get 8gb RAM. So whichever will work best for that in the longer term as I will be getting rid of the current stock RAM entirely.

Thanks

 
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333 is actually 667 when you consider dual channel operation.
Buy the 2gb 667 stick.
Ram speed is not much relevant to intel processors.

If you later want, add 3 more to get your max of 8gb.

I am not so certain that I would spend much on upgrading a obsolete pc.
 
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