Confused about where to put memory sticks

jillsoldman · Nov 5, 2016

Currently have two 256MB memory sticks for a total of 512MB installed in my eMachines T6212 computer. I would like to upgrade to 4GB of memory. What is the easiest and east expensive way to do this and what order do I place the new memory sticks in the 4 sockets on the motherboard?

USAFRet · Nov 6, 2016

jillsoldman :

This thing came with 512MB DDR RAM.
What leads you to believe that the motherboard will accept 4GB?
Further, why are you pouring money into a PC that was obsolete 10 years ago? It was mediocre when it was sold in 2005.

rehed21 · Nov 6, 2016

You will not be able to re-use your current memory to achieve 4 GB. You will need to find/purchase four 1 GB PC2 3200 sticks of memory - one for each slot. PC enthusiasts who don't like to throw away equipment may have some in a box somewhere - if you know anyone you could ask them and likely get them for free. You might be able to get them cheap from a computer repair shop if they happen to have any laying around. Otherwise, the well know online auction site offers a decent selection.

jillsoldman · Nov 7, 2016

USAFRet :

jillsoldman :

This thing came with 512MB DDR RAM.
What leads you to believe that the motherboard will accept 4GB?
Further, why are you pouring money into a PC that was obsolete 10 years ago? It was mediocre when it was sold in 2005.

jillsoldman · Nov 7, 2016

I did a Crucial Scan and it stated that the maximum memory was 4GB. I know the PC is old but I currently have it dual booted with Windows XP Home SP3 and Linux Peppermint so that I can learn about the Linux OS with the future goal of getting rid of windows for good. A problem that I am experiencing is that Firefox keeps crashing and I've been told that it might be due to a lack of available memory.

It could be that 2GB might do the trick vice 4GB. I'll have to look into that. Thanks for your reply.

jillsoldman · Nov 7, 2016

rehed21 :

You will not be able to re-use your current memory to achieve 4 GB. You will need to find/purchase four 1 GB PC2 3200 sticks of memory - one for each slot. PC enthusiasts who don't like to throw away equipment may have some in a box somewhere - if you know anyone you could ask them and likely get them for free. You might be able to get them cheap from a computer repair shop if they happen to have any laying around. Otherwise, the well know online auction site offers a decent selection.

jillsoldman · Nov 7, 2016

rehed21 :

You will not be able to re-use your current memory to achieve 4 GB. You will need to find/purchase four 1 GB PC2 3200 sticks of memory - one for each slot. PC enthusiasts who don't like to throw away equipment may have some in a box somewhere - if you know anyone you could ask them and likely get them for free. You might be able to get them cheap from a computer repair shop if they happen to have any laying around. Otherwise, the well know online auction site offers a decent selection.

jillsoldman · Nov 7, 2016

I know that I will not be able to reuse the current memory. I did a CPUID CPU-Z and know that I will need to get DDR-400 (PC 3200) 184 pin, DIMM, 2.5V, CL=3 memory sticks. My motherboard (MS 7093 Ver 1.0) has 4 sockets, two blue and 2 black. The current memory is in the 2 blue sockets. I have dual channel capability. If I get a 2 X 2GB memory kit would I put the sticks in the 2 blue sockets or split them I.E. one stick in the first blue socket and the other in the first black socket?

I am not really sure if I need 4GB of memory to fix the problem I mentioned to USAFRet above. 2GB might do it but I figured that if I can put in 4GB, why not do it. If I find that I can get away with 2GB I'll try and get a 2 X 1GB memory kit. If that is the case I believe that I can put them in the blue sockets like the current 256MB sticks are located.

I got the computer at a big box store and it is all OEM. Therefore I don't have a motherboard manual to refer to. I have not been able to find a manual for the motherboard online, so that is why I am looking for answers on the forum. I am open to any suggestions.

Thanks for you reply

Search

Confused about where to put memory sticks

jillsoldman

Commendable

USAFRet

Titan

rehed21

Honorable

jillsoldman

Commendable

jillsoldman

Commendable

jillsoldman

Commendable

jillsoldman

Commendable

jillsoldman

Commendable

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page