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beachguy

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    Re: Adding memory
    « Reply #15 on: April 21, 2009, 04:58:30 PM »
    Hi again,

    I have really gotten a lot of help on this forum as to how to add memory
    and as there are over 100 views on my question, it seems a lot of others have interest in this area also.  I am just curious as to why the good suggestions, from the moderators especially, appear to have stopped just when I think I have the specific details to upgrade this computer and the advice just stops?   Just curious, thank you again, beachguy.
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    Re: Adding memory
    « Reply #16 on: April 21, 2009, 05:20:15 PM »
    No, it would still function fine

    I would go for what's cheaper, I.E 4 DDR 512MB's or 2 DDR 1GB sticks

    as for it running at 200, it won't matter, because the RAM sticks will be able to slow themselves down to the right speed.

    Check the existing stick you have, it may be a 266MHz stick, and you may be able to find an option in the BIOS to get it up to 266 instantly.
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    beachguy

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      Re: Adding memory
      « Reply #17 on: April 27, 2009, 05:36:33 PM »
      Hi again,

      Today, I finally got 2 Kingston Memory cards in he mail, 1G each and installed them.   Everything is working fine.  It was the 1st time I ever opened the case and did anything in there.  Actually it was really easy and if you need to increase your memory cards, go for it.  I want to thank everyone who gave me the details to to make this changeover and help me to realize I wouldn't end up destroying my computer in the process.   This is a really informative site that I will continue to use.  Thanks again,  beachguy.
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      patio

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      Re: Adding memory
      « Reply #18 on: April 27, 2009, 06:02:11 PM »
      Excellent news Beachguy and good job...
      Since you've now opened the case you may want to gey a can of compressed air and do the housekeeping in there.
      Use a QTip to hold the fans in place when blasting them and the heatsinks as they can spin up too fast and be damaged.
      A clean machine is a cool machine...
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      beachguy

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        Re: Adding memory
        « Reply #19 on: April 28, 2009, 07:46:18 PM »
        I had the can of compresed air ready and did clean the interior once it was open.  Pretty amazing how much dust gets in there even with the computer in an area that you would think is pretty clean.  Guess I will dust in there every 6 months or so and keep it clean.  Thanks again to everyone,   beachguy.
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        Re: Adding memory
        « Reply #20 on: April 28, 2009, 08:53:26 PM »
        Every 3 months if you're a smoker...
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          Re: Adding memory
          « Reply #21 on: April 28, 2009, 09:49:57 PM »
          Quote from: patio on April 28, 2009, 08:53:26 PM
          Every 3 months if you're a smoker...

          Or have pets .....
          Or have a carpet in the room.
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          Re: Adding memory
          « Reply #22 on: April 29, 2009, 06:32:10 AM »
          Or if your pets smoke.... ::)
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          beachguy

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            Re: Adding memory
            « Reply #23 on: April 30, 2009, 03:30:57 PM »
            Thanks again,
            I wonder how many people actually know they should be opening their case and dusting in there every three months?  You guys are good.  I am learning a lot from this site.  Every bit helps.  beachguy.
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