Computer Hope
Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: Mr_Steve on November 06, 2006, 08:01:18 AM
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Hello!
Just a question for you all here.
I have been trying to upgrade my computer, but I've not been having much luck at the moment.
I found the correct RAM i need. 168 slot and it fits in fine, but when I load it up my screen has the words it would normally have but they are all broken up and unreadable. It is very frustrating!
Any suggestions would be a great help
My computer specs are
Qtech
Intel Celeron CPU
1200 MHZ
1.20GHz and currently has 248MB of RAM split between two sticks.
Thanks in advance
Steve
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[highlight]I found the correct RAM i need. 168 slot and it fits in fine[/highlight], but when I load it up my screen has the words it would normally have but they are all broken up and unreadable. It is very frustrating!
Any suggestions would be a great help
How do you know it is the correct RAM? Just because it fits is not relevant. Just because it is PC100 or PC133 does not mean it is correct.
Without the motherboard model we will have difficulty finding what the manufacturer recommended. Do you have a manual?
http://www.qtechsrl.it/prodotti/products.php?cat=1&PHPSESSID=3e31248d20126e77abbc6b77ab1ab375
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I couldn't see my computer on the list :-?
But I do now believe that my system model is VT8601
Is this of any help?
I am so very new at this and it is all so frustrating
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Where did you get the RAM. WHat kind is it specifically. Make and model number? Do you know if it is high or low density? Was it new?
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OK after lots of hard work I seem to have found out my motherboard information
Epox is the make and EP-3WTM is the model number
Does anyone know where I can find the right RAM, Sounds and Video upgrades for it?
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Here are all your drivers. Just input the model number. THe 4 in 1 driver must be installed first!
http://www.epox.com/usa/downloads.asp?class=DRIVERS
Here is your RAM needed:
http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=EP%2D3WTM
Crucial is not the lowest priced, but they have guaranteed compatibility and a lifetime warranty. If you are buying elsewhere you must match ALL of the RAM characterisitcs and make sure they have an exchange policy if it doesn't work. The older low density RAM is probably what is needed.
You only have two slots so one of the existing chips will have to go.