adding more ram

[Chewy]

We've gone over this before, but I had a question from a PM about it and thought I would start a new thread

first download everest home free edition

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html

since this program is no longer updated it will work best with computers at least a year or more old.

Under computer and overclock you need to find this information(using my older computer as an example)

Motherboard Name Asus A7N8X v2.0 Deluxe (5 PCI, 1 AGP Pro, 3 DDR DIMM, Dual LAN, IEEE-1394)

Chipset Properties:
Motherboard Chipset nVIDIA nForce2 Ultra 400
Memory Timings 2-3-3-6 (CL-RCD-RP-RAS)
Command Rate (CR) 1T

SPD Memory Modules:
DIMM1: GeIL CL2-3-3 Ultra-400 256 MB PC3200 DDR SDRAM (2.0-3-3-6 @ 200 MHz)
DIMM3: GeIL CL2-3-3 Ultra-400 256 MB PC3200 DDR SDRAM (2.0-3-3-6 @ 200 MHz)

from this we can tell I am using 2 of my 3 memory slots, I could add a stick of
premium ddr 3200 cas 2 and lose dual channel or pull my existing sticks and
add 2 larger sticks

conclusion: not cost effective to upgrade this box

[alphasigs819]

adding more ram

i am wanting to add more ram to my computer and curious on what are good brands? where a good place to get them at? etc. and input is greatly appreciated

[Chewy]

merged the threads

alpha post the data I did, then we can advise

crystal balls are cloudy

[alphasigs819]

Motherboard Properties:
Motherboard ID 07/29/2005-RS482-SB400-Amberine-00
Motherboard Name Unknown

Chipset Properties:
Command Rate (CR) 2T
Memory Timings 3-3-3-8 (CL-RCD-RP-RAS)
Motherboard Chipset ATI Radeon Xpress 200, AMD Hammer

SPD Memory Modules:
DIMM1: Infineon 64D32300HU5C 256 MB PC3200 DDR SDRAM (3.0-3-3-8 @ 200 MHz) (2.5-3-3-7 @ 166 MHz) (2.0-2-2-6 @ 133 MHz)
DIMM2: Infineon 64D32300HU5C 256 MB PC3200 DDR SDRAM (3.0-3-3-8 @ 200 MHz) (2.5-3-3-7 @ 166 MHz) (2.0-2-2-6 @ 133 MHz)

[Chewy]

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00496280&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=&product=1831241#

would this be your motherboard?

[alphasigs819]

yes that is my motherboard

[Chewy]

looks like a good cpu(skt 939) but cheap ram

you could add 2 more sticks of slow ram

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010170147+1052107965+1052308476+1052407862+1052507867&name=3

or even pull the old ram and add some fast

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010170147+1052107965+1052308476+1052407862+1052508679&name=2

[alphasigs819]

well what would you recommend doing. if i put new in i would like to fill up all 4 but i dont want to spend an arm and a leg either. say around $150

[Chewy]

since that's not a gamer computer I would assume you do video encoding and are running windows xp?

if so a gig should be fine, I would pull the old stuff and just go with 2 512's of the faster ram

a lot of mobos run better only with 2 sticks

going from cas 3 @ 512 to cas 2 @ a gig should help multitasking and heavy duty video work

what's your cpu?

[alphasigs819]

yes i do alot of encoding and i run windows xp. i also like to multitask while i am encoding etc so i need something that would help that out as well.

cpu is short for central proccessing unit right? where would i find that

[DoughBoi]

If all else fails, some (mine included...lol) have a sticker right on the front of their computer tower that says the CPU speed. It's in Megahertz (MHz).

I've bought Kingston brand ram in the past and liked it very much. I have tried a few cheaper brands and have had problems...

[alphasigs819]

current speed 2200 MHz is that what you are wanting

[Chewy]

what does everest say at the top of the overclock report

[alphasigs819]

CPU Properties:
CPU Type AMD Athlon 64 3500+
CPU Alias Venice S939
CPU Stepping DH-E6
CPUID CPU Name AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3500+
CPUID Revision 00020FF2h

CPU Speed:
CPU Clock 999.89 MHz
CPU Multiplier 5.0x
CPU FSB 199.98 MHz (original: 200 MHz)
Memory Bus 199.98 MHz

CPU Cache:
L1 Code Cache 64 KB (Parity)
L1 Data Cache 64 KB (ECC)
L2 Cache 512 KB (On-Die, ECC, Full-Speed)

Motherboard Properties:
Motherboard ID 07/29/2005-RS482-SB400-Amberine-00
Motherboard Name Unknown

Chipset Properties:
Motherboard Chipset ATI Radeon Xpress 200, AMD Hammer
Memory Timings 3-3-3-8 (CL-RCD-RP-RAS)
Command Rate (CR) 2T

SPD Memory Modules:
DIMM1: Infineon 64D32300HU5C 256 MB PC3200 DDR SDRAM (3.0-3-3-8 @ 200 MHz) (2.5-3-3-7 @ 166 MHz) (2.0-2-2-6 @ 133 MHz)
DIMM2: Infineon 64D32300HU5C 256 MB PC3200 DDR SDRAM (3.0-3-3-8 @ 200 MHz) (2.5-3-3-7 @ 166 MHz) (2.0-2-2-6 @ 133 MHz)

BIOS Properties:
System BIOS Date 07/29/05
Video BIOS Date 05/07/19
Award BIOS Type Phoenix - Award BIOS v6.00PG
Award BIOS Message Copyright 2005 by Hewlett-Packard Company Rev. 3.07

Graphics Processor Properties:
Video Adapter ATI Radeon Xpress 200 (RS480) Chipset
GPU Code Name RS480 (PCI 1002 / 5954, Rev 00)
GPU Clock 301 MHz (original: 300 MHz)

[Chewy]

little confusing?

http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php

wonder if the cool and quiet drivers are giving bogus multiplier and Mghz readings for the cpu

since you only have a single core I would just add better ram and test with and without the old stuff, it would be better with a lamer cpu in an older computer

going to 2 gigs or even 1 1/2 is not going to help a lot with only 1 core

faster ram will help