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Upgrading memory
07-12-2009 1:44 PM
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It was delivered with only 512k RAM. A few years ago, I upgraded to 756k RAM. There are two slots, one with 512k and one with 256K. CrucialMemory recommends an upgrade to 2 Mb.
I thought that I would check with HP before I ordered, and this is the reply which I got from HP :
Quote The motherboard has two dual in-line memory module (DIMM) sockets. Minimum memory module size is 64 MB; maximum memory module size is 512 MB. The BIOS automatically detects memory type, size, and speed.
The motherboard supports the following memory features:
184-pin DDR-DIMMs
PC2100 and PC2700 DDR-SDRAM
non-ECC (64-bit) DIMMS
2.5 V memory only
1.0 GB maximum memory
Note: The maximum memory figures quoted for each motherboard are based on the most current maximum HP-approved memory capacity for each motherboard.
While many of the motherboards' chipsets may support higher maximum memory, HP does not recognize maximum memory figures in excess of the approved limit.
That has taken me by surprise. I do not understand why the motherboard should be limited like this, but perhaps someone else knows the answer. Clearly, I do not want to waste money on buying new RAM which will either not fit or not work.
Does anyone have any experience of this or could anyone recommend what to do ?
Many thanks.
Re: Upgrading memory
07-12-2009 2:01 PM
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PS did they really recommend 2mb? dont you mean two GB? i would buy a 512 and replace the 256 one and see how that goes
Re: Upgrading memory
07-12-2009 2:15 PM
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I think you mean 756Mb!
When you've got a typical set of programs open go in to Windows task manager. On the performance tab look at the Commit Charge Total. If that is more than your current 756Mb adding more memory will make a difference. Going to more memory than the Peak value is unlikely to make a lot of difference.
I've got a GX270 with four slots, currently 2x256Mb and 1x512Mb (1GB total) current Commit Charge Total 1024152. Hopefully tomorrow another 512Mb module is arriving from eBuyer - with a bit of luck that should make a difference for me.
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07-12-2009 2:21 PM
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07-12-2009 2:23 PM
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Re: Upgrading memory
07-12-2009 6:39 PM
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The I need to monitor the Commit Charge which I will now do. Currently it is just below my 756Mb (sorry, I did mean of course Mb not K !). My main complaint is that it takes forever to boot up and the hard disk goes on "chattering" for maybe ten minutes - I assume it is committing data to the Virtual Memory all this time, which is why I thought adding memory might help.
In fairness, I have no complaints about the speed of response generally after things have settled down. Going to 1 Gb may be a good half-way house, which is what HP recommends of course.
Re: Upgrading memory
07-12-2009 7:25 PM
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07-12-2009 7:50 PM
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Re: Upgrading memory
02-01-2010 7:43 PM
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really helped as it not only cleans up the registry but also does other useful things.
It's free for 30 days which is long enough to solve all your problems.
I've had it running on 3 of my PCs and a laptop.
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Re: Upgrading memory
03-01-2010 2:38 AM
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If you are not wanting to do this, I would definitely look at what's running in task manager and what you can safely shut down.
Uninstall what you don't need, give it a good clean up with CCleaner and a defrag wouldn't come amiss too.
Might be worth taking everything out of start up that's not needed.
Memory is expensive and if you can't improve performance with house-keeping then it might be better to save the money and put it towards another computer.
The HP would work very well as a second computer running Linux if you are so inclined.
Re: Upgrading memory
03-01-2010 8:36 AM
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Quote from: poppy Memory is expensive
Not really, it depends what generation it is.
DDR2 is dirt cheap these days.
DDR (e.g. PC2700/PC3200) which is more likely for that "vintage" isn't too bad, say £30 for 1GB new.
For an older PC you could look at buying used on eBay and save some money.
TBH 768MB should really be enough though 1GB is maybe better, depending what you use the PC for.
I'd just replace the 256MB stick with 512MB and look at what's running too.
Maybe something "unwanted" or malicious is in there?
Re: Upgrading memory
03-01-2010 9:34 AM
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Quote from: shermans ...It was delivered with only 512k RAM. A few years ago, I upgraded to 756k RAM. There are two slots, one with 512k and one with 256K. CrucialMemory recommends an upgrade to 2 Mb....
Crucial have a vested interest in selling you memory so I would not trust their recommendation. Windows XP was developed when memory was much more expensive than now. The cheaper systems were originally sold with 128 MBytes of RAM, 256 MB was the norm and 512 MB would have been pretty luxurious. Since then some programs, notably the commonly-used security software, have become more hungry for RAM so you do need more. But you are up against a law of diminishing returns and I doubt you would see much improvement in performance adding memory over 1 MByte (if you could). Nor do I expect you would see much difference if you replaced your 256 M module with 512 M. If you want to improve performance, get rid of your Norton security software and replace it with something that has less of an adverse impact.
Re: Upgrading memory
03-01-2010 11:05 AM
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Quote from: ReedRichards get rid of your Norton security software
Where was that mentioned?
(And yes, I'd probably replace it if it was there and taking ages to load)
Re: Upgrading memory
03-01-2010 6:56 PM
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Re: Upgrading memory
05-01-2010 12:45 PM
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If you are using norton it would be worthwhile seeing if your version allows you an upgrade to the latest version free, as its a lot lighter on resources and with recent testing I have been doing here I am finding a lot better and even convincing me to possibly switch from kaspersky which has been nothing but problems (although the latest build on windows 7 has been a lot better).
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