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"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" <mike.hall.mail@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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> Luminore
>
> This is what Crucial suggest for your system..
>
> 256mb SDRAM, PC133 CL=3 Non-parity.. this is the largest memory module
> that can be placed in any of your memory slots..your ChainTech motherboard
> has three slots, and has a total capacity of 768mb..
>
> 128 + 128 = 256.. 128 + 256 = 384.. 128 + 128 +256 = 512.. 128 + 256 + 256
> = 640..
>
>
> --
> Mike Hall
> MVP - Windows Shell/User
>
>
> "luminore" <luminor@luminor.com> wrote in message
> news:ubPjz8jsFHA.1788@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>>
>> "Alias" <aka@[notme]maskedandanonymous.org> wrote in message
>> news:%23Dggq8isFHA.2540@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>>>
>>> "Malke" <invalid@not-real.com> wrote in message
>>> news:ut0TPwisFHA.3216@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>> luminore wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Malke" <invalid@not-real.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:e62ImdhsFHA.1204@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> luminore wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I want upgrade memory (existing is 128MB) in PIII 866MHz, to 256MB
>>>>>>> or more, to install Windows XP.
>>>>>>> Can I add 256MB module, so total will be 384MB(128+256)? Or I need
>>>>>>> use 256MB module only? Or 2 x 256=512MB?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> thanks
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The type of RAM and combination (and sometimes placement in the RAM
>>>>>> slots) depends on your motherboard. Look in the motherboard manual or
>>>>>> computer manual if you have an OEM machine (HP, Compaq, etc.). If you
>>>>>> don't have the manual, go to either the OEM's or motherboard mftr.'s
>>>>>> website and look up the requirements there.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Malke
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Elephant Boy Computers
>>>>>> www.elephantboycomputers.com
>>>>>> "Don't Panic!"
>>>>>> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Motherboard info:
>>>>>
>>>>> Mainboard model CT-6OJV2
>>>>>
>>>>> VGA Model Embedded 3D AGP VGA
>>>>>
>>>>> #86585 Intel 815E GMCH + ICH2 AGPset with integr. 2D/3D graphics
>>>>>
>>>>> CPU Type: Pentium III 866MHz
>>>>>
>>>>> BIOS: Award BIOS
>>>>>
>>>>> Memory modules: 128MB DIMM
>>>>>
>>>>> This board can support up to a Celeron 1.1 or a PIII 1.13 max.
>>>>>
>>>>> 256 PC 133 DIMMs are the max that can be used per slot on this board.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> So what memory is suitable?
>>>>
>>>> PC 133 DIMMs - 256MB max per slot. If you have two slots, this old m/b
>>>> can only handle two 256MB sticks (or less).
>>>>
>>>> It looks like you can add a 256MB module. Stick one in there and find
>>>> out. If your machine doesn't like it, it will beep at you.
>>>>
>>>> Malke
>>>
>>> Or not make a sound and freeze.
>>>
>>> Alias
>> ------------
>>
>> I just nor sure how to make a right choice: since old memory is very
>> expensive, so I need know what to buy exactly, i.e. should I add 256MB to
>> my existing 128MB.
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