computer help thread

[SharonLynette]

Originally Posted by bdc

According to the Crucial scan this would be compatible:
Part Number: CT444721
Module Size: 1GB
Package: 200-pin SODIMM
Feature: DDR PC2700
Specs: DDR PC2700 • CL=2.5 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR333 • 2.5V • 128Meg x 64 •

My non-working 1Gb ram has these specs:
1GB PC2700 DDR SODIMM 333 MHZ LAPTOP RAM
DDR SDRAM (double data rate synchronous dynamic random access memory). Twice the bandwidth of SDRAM. SUPPORTS DUAL CHANNEL . JEDEC standards for speeds of DDR SDRAM.
BRAND NEW 1GB PC2700 Sodimm DDR 333 Mhz Cl 2.5
Lifetime Warranty
COMPATIBLE WITH LAPTOPS

Label on the ram says:1Gb PC2700 DDR 333 Mhz 1024Mb Non ECC LD

I'd return it as bust as it seems to be compatible.

[bdc]

I will do that,thanks for your help.
My used identical 512 Mb ram was shipped yesterday so I guess we'll get a part 2 of the ram story...I hope it has a happy end.

It's this one btw:

[SharonLynette]

Originally Posted by bdc

I will do that,thanks for your help.
My used identical 512 Mb ram was shipped yesterday so I guess we'll get a part 2 of the ram story...I hope it has a happy end.

It's this one btw:

Good Luck and keep me updated!

[bdc]

Thanks and will do.

[bdc]

The ram arrived today.
First time I tried it the computer wouldn't boot,second time it did boot and showed a memory change.
I read somewhere you need to press the ram cards hard (but not too) in the slots so I tried the 1GB again but it wouldn't work.

I did notice the 512 cards had slightly ticker connectors than the 1Gb as I was pushing them in.

Btw I then reinstalled the 2 x 512 and computer booted but showed only 512 ram...I then rearranged the cards (I think?) and then it booted but with a memory error...shortly after it booted fine though showing 1 Gb of ram.

Took everything out again and reinstalled and now it boots showing no memory error and the correct amount of ram.

So...seems my ram slots are a bit eccentric...

I checked for dust but didn't find any btw.

Ok I'm running 1 Gb (wow... ) of ram now with a Pentium M (1.5) processor on my laptop (Windows XP Home).
It does improve the overal perfomance at a first glance.

I now wanted to ask should I reconfigure my virtual memory now that I've added ram?

[SharonLynette]

Originally Posted by bdc

The ram arrived today.
First time I tried it the computer wouldn't boot,second time it did boot and showed a memory change.
I read somewhere you need to press the ram cards hard (but not too) in the slots so I tried the 1GB again but it wouldn't work.

I did notice the 512 cards had slightly ticker connectors than the 1Gb as I was pushing them in.

Btw I then reinstalled the 2 x 512 and computer booted but showed only 512 ram...I then rearranged the cards (I think?) and then it booted but with a memory error...shortly after it booted fine though showing 1 Gb of ram.

Took everything out again and reinstalled and now it boots showing no memory error and the correct amount of ram.

So...seems my ram slots are a bit eccentric...

I checked for dust but didn't find any btw.

Ok I'm running 1 Gb (wow... ) of ram now with a Pentium M (1.5) processor on my laptop (Windows XP Home).
It does improve the overal perfomance at a first glance.

I now wanted to ask should I reconfigure my virtual memory now that I've added ram?

Has it not reconfigured automatically? I'm not sure of the settings. If not then yes.

[VicDakin]

I have a computer problem,sometimes when i go to a website,a pop up appears and says that an 18yr old nymphet wants to meet me for sex,actually come to think about it,its not a problem at all.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by VicDakin

I have a computer problem,sometimes when i go to a website,a pop up appears and says that an 18yr old nymphet wants to meet me for sex,actually come to think about it,its not a problem at all.

Its every thread.

[bdc]

Originally Posted by SharonLynette

Has it not reconfigured automatically? I'm not sure of the settings. If not then yes.

I'll try checking.

[bdc]

Virtual memory is custom : initial 768 Mb - max 1536 Mb at the moment,don't know if it has increased...maybe I should let the system manage the file size?

Edit: this seems to be right according to the rule Microsoft uses for ram memory up to 1 Gb (x 1.5)?

Btw is it normal that a lot more ram seems to be used now that I've installed twice as much,looks like my computer was "saving it" when it had less?

It does run a lot faster/smoother now.