AMD 2400 Processor Needs More Memory!

theone_trent · 07-21-2007, 03:04 AM

I have an amd athlon 2400 processor with only 224 MB of memory on it... I need more memory! Can anyone tell me which memory stick I need to buy, or at least point me in the right direction?

saladfork · 07-21-2007, 03:20 AM

What kind of motherboard you got... and are you running windows 2000??

Are you using your comp for general purposes? Web browsing and stuff?

theone_trent · 07-21-2007, 03:30 AM

I'm not sure what kind of motherboard I have, but I have an XP.

I'm using general purposes now, but I'm wanting to buy World of Warcraft and play it. My brother-in-law and sister got me hooked on it and I want to be able to play it on my computer.

saladfork · 07-21-2007, 05:05 AM

Alright, if my guess is right, this should be fine, 2 of these would suffice

Newegg.com - CORSAIR ValueSelect 512MB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Desktop Memory - Retail

Although wait for a second oppinion... idk if its an old enough proc to be on a mobo that would take 168 pin modules.

Also, are you using a graphics card? or onboard?

WoW doesnt take much, but your comp seems dated, when did you get it?

Trotter · 07-21-2007, 06:24 AM

My wife's comp has a 2000+ and can use those. So long as they are DDR you should be fine.

I doubt your mobo will be able to use them at full speed, though. It will just downclock them to its maximum... they will still work.

Oh, I popped a stick of gig in her computer. No worries.

Apokalipse · 07-21-2007, 07:25 AM

512MB stick
1GB stick

a gaming machine with XP runs best with 1-2GB RAM
it can run fine with 512MB though, but you'll probably need a significant amount of paging file.

And forget Vista for gaming unless you have at least 1GB RAM

theone_trent · 07-21-2007, 11:46 AM

Are you sure it's not PC2100 for my computer? My brother-in-law said that I should get a PC2100, but I wanted a second opinion before I did get one.

Trotter · 07-21-2007, 12:23 PM

PC2100 is probably what it has. you can use faster DDR RAM, but it will only run at 2100 speed. DDR400 is usually cheaper than PC2100.

ssjheero_yuy99 · 07-21-2007, 12:38 PM

you can use Crucials scanner and find out what memory type you have, and alternatives to update. Is a great way to see what you need, but their prices are a bit high. look and then search elsewhere.

Memory upgrades from Crucial.com - Determine My Memory Needs

saladfork · 07-21-2007, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssjheero_yuy99

you can use Crucials scanner and find out what memory type you have, and alternatives to update. Is a great way to see what you need, but their prices are a bit high. look and then search elsewhere.

Memory upgrades from Crucial.com - Determine My Memory Needs

That is a beautiful site lol, I didnt know my laptop could take pc4200 X]

ANd heres this Newegg.com - CORSAIR ValueSelect 512MB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 266 (PC 2100) Desktop Memory - Retail

its a few bucks cheaper than the kingston set.

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