Can my computer handle this much RAM?

[pc_idiot]

Can anyone tell me by looking at my Everest report if my computer can handle the amount of memory I have installed? I have installed 2, 1GB sticks of memory

EVEREST Home Edition © 2003-2005 Lavalys, Inc.

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  Version   EVEREST v2.20.405  
  Homepage   http://www.lavalys.com/  
  Report Type   Report Wizard  
  Computer   PENNY  
  Generator   Hopton  
  Operating System   Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600 (WinXP Retail)  
  Date   2006-11-26  
  Time   23:37  


Summary

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  Computer:  
   Operating System   Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition  
   OS Service Pack   Service Pack 2  
   DirectX   4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)  
   Computer Name   PENNY  
   User Name   Hopton  
  
  Motherboard:  
   CPU Type   Intel Pentium 4, 2200 MHz (22 x 100)  
   Motherboard Name   Gigabyte GA-8SIML (3 PCI, 1 AGP, 1 CNR, 2 DIMM, Audio, Video, LAN)  
   Motherboard Chipset   SiS 650  
   System Memory   1984 MB  
   BIOS Type   AMI (07/07/02)  
   Communication Port   Communications Port (COM1)  
   Communication Port   Communications Port (COM2)  
   Communication Port   ECP Printer Port (LPT1)  
  
  Display:  
   Video Adapter   SiS 650 (64 MB)  
   3D Accelerator   SiS 315 Integrated  
   Monitor   NEC A727 Packard Bell [17" CRT] (100253463017)  
  
  Multimedia:  
   Audio Adapter   SiS 7012 Audio Device  
  
  Storage:  
   IDE Controller   SiS PCI IDE Controller  
   Floppy Drive   Floppy disk drive  
   Disk Drive   SAMSUNG SP0842N (74 GB, IDE)  
   Optical Drive   COMBI RW16x10/DVD  
   SMART Hard Disks Status   OK  
  
  Partitions:  
   C: (NTFS)   76308 MB (69815 MB free)  
  
  Input:  
   Keyboard   HID Keyboard Device  
   Mouse   Logitech USB First/Pilot Mouse+  
  
  Network:  
   Network Adapter   Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC  
   Network Adapter   WAN (PPP/SLIP) Interface (194.247.233.17)  
   Modem   Smart Link 56K Voice Modem  
  
  Peripherals:  
   Printer   EPSON Stylus C42 Series  
   USB1 Controller   SiS 7001 PCI-USB Open Host Controller  
   USB1 Controller   SiS 7001 PCI-USB Open Host Controller  
   USB Device   Generic USB Hub  
   USB Device   Logitech USB First/Pilot Mouse+  
   USB Device   USB ADSL WAN Adapter  
   USB Device   USB Composite Device  
   USB Device   USB Human Interface Device  
   USB Device   USB Human Interface Device  


DMI

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 [ BIOS ]  
  
  BIOS Properties:  
   Vendor   American Megatrends Inc.  
   Version   2.0S  
   Release Date   07/07/2002  
   Size   256 KB  
   Boot Devices   Floppy Disk, Hard Disk, CD-ROM, ATAPI ZIP, LS-120  
   Capabilities   Flash BIOS, Shadow BIOS, Selectable Boot, EDD, BBS  
   Supported Standards   DMI, APM, ACPI, ESCD, PnP  
   Expansion Capabilities   PCI, AGP, USB  
  
 [ System ]  
  
  System Properties:  
   Manufacturer   Packard Bell NEC  
   Product   00000000000000000000000  
   Version   P660400301  
   Serial Number   023481620220  
   Universal Unique ID   2C8E2B3E-6CB0D611-80004E45-435F4349  
   Wake-Up Type   Power Switch  
  
 [ Motherboard ]  
  
  Motherboard Properties:  
   Manufacturer   NEC COMPUTERS INTERNATIONAL  
   Product   SiS650  
   Version   1.0  
  
 [ Chassis ]  
  
  Chassis Properties:  
   Manufacturer   NEC COMPUTERS INTERNATIONAL  
   Version   a37<y  
   Serial Number   50424E  
   Chassis Type   Desktop Case  
  
 [ Memory Controller ]  
  
  Memory Controller Properties:  
   Error Detection Method   None  
   Error Correction   None  
   Supported Memory Interleave   1-Way  
   Current Memory Interleave   1-Way  
   Supported Memory Types   DIMM, SDRAM  
   Supported Memory Voltages   3.3V  
   Maximum Memory Module Size   512 MB  
   Memory Slots   2  
  
 [ Processors / Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 Processor ]  
  
  Processor Properties:  
   Manufacturer   Intel  
   Version   Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 Processor  
   External Clock   100 MHz  
   Maximum Clock   3000 MHz  
   Current Clock   2200 MHz  
   Type   Central Processor  
   Voltage   1.7 V  
   Status   Enabled  
   Upgrade   Slot 1  
   Socket Designation   Slot-1  
  
 [ Caches / Internal Cache ]  
  
  Cache Properties:  
   Type   Internal  
   Speed   40 ns  
   Status   Enabled  
   Operational Mode   Write-Back  
   Associativity   4-way Set-Associative  
   Maximum Size   1024 KB  
   Installed Size   20 KB  
   Supported SRAM Type   Synchronous  
   Current SRAM Type   Synchronous, Pipeline Burst  
   Error Correction   Single-bit ECC  
   Socket Designation   Internal Cache  
  
 [ Caches / Internal Cache ]  
  
  Cache Properties:  
   Type   Internal  
   Speed   40 ns  
   Status   Enabled  
   Operational Mode   Write-Back  
   Maximum Size   1024 KB  
   Installed Size   512 KB  
   Supported SRAM Type   Synchronous  
   Current SRAM Type   Synchronous  
   Error Correction   Parity  
   Socket Designation   Internal Cache  
  
 [ Memory Modules / DDR0 ]  
  
  Memory Module Properties:  
   Socket Designation   DDR0  
   Type   DIMM, SDRAM  
   Installed Size   1024 MB  
   Enabled Size   1024 MB  
  
 [ Memory Modules / DD

[GX1_Man]

It appears so, if you have the right modules:

http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=GA%2D8SIML

[pc_idiot]

Thanks GX1_Man, but just a short query........

I looked on crucial before and found that link that you have provided which says my system has 3 memory slots, but I DEFINITELY only have 2. I'm no expert on computers but I know that much!! Why is it giving me wrong info on crucial? Does the everest report give you all the information you need?

[GX1_Man]

Didn't this come out of a Packard Bell? They could have changed the specs for an OEM product. This site shows the model as a 2 RAM slot board also:

http://www.neoseeker.com/Hardware/Products/Gigabyte_8SIML/

This seems to be another variation from a Packard Bell system:

Gigabyte GA-8SIML-NF7 (Columbia VP) motherboard

So I think Cruicial is correct IF that is a stock Gigabyte board. Obviously it is not. There were also various revisions on that model number.

[soybean]

Why do ask the question?  Is your computer running normal with 2GB of memory installed or not?

It appears Crucial is incorrect on the number of slots.  Otherwise, their data on your memory is quite likely correct.  Their competitor, Kingston, appears to have it correct, including the number of slots: Gigabyte GA-8SIML Motherboard

[pc_idiot]

My computer is a Packard Bell, but Everest says my motherboard is a Gigabyte GA-8SIML. I don't know, i comfuse myself sometimes, sorry if I'm confusing you guys too.
My computer seems to be running fine with the 2GB of RAM in, just not as fast as I thought it would. Maybe my expectations were too high?!
I only ask all these (dumb) questions because I don't want to destroy my computer or anything. It won't blow up if I installed too much, will it?

[jugalojay]

I'm no computer ginius or anything but RAM shouldnt make your computer run any faster and if it does it wont do it by much at all. Thats what the processor is for I believe. Everything helps a little at making it run faster but mainly its your processor.
LATER

JugaloJay

[GX1_Man]

XP really needs 512 to run smoothly, but more than that will probably not be noticeable unless you are doing high end gaming. As you have onboard video, I don't think that will be an issue.

People usually succumb to that "more is better" philosophy, but it depends on your usage. It will not, however, cause your computer to blow up if you have too much.

Unlike what was told above, going from 128 or 256 to 512 of RAM will cause a noticeable improvement.

If your computer is slow, it is because of other issues.

[pc_idiot]

Cheers GX1_Man, you always seem to be the one who replies to my queries and it's much appreciated!  

[GX1_Man]

You're welcome. We'll keep the light on for you if any more questions pop up.