mr_lucas Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 (edited) I was thinking about upgrading my memory and I wanted to see if I am doing things right I have a gateway system which has PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Gateway Memory - 184 pin DIMM DDR2 RAM CATEGORY: System Specific DDR MEMORY SPEED: DDR2-533 (PC2-4200) STORAGE CAPACITY: 512MB FORM FACTOR: 184 pin DIMM TECHNOLOGY: DDR2 PS. it has a second Specifications that says it has 240pin everything else is the same as above Sis Sandra says it is Samsung 512 MB PC4200 533 MHz DDR2 Dual-Channel Memory Modules Now I would like to purchase this memory can I do it? From www.crucial.com 1GB kit (512MBx2), 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-4200 memory module Reason for not just calling gateway to order more is this Gateway --512 x 1 =$89.00 ------------ 1GB x1 = $159.00 Crucial – 512MB x 2 = $107.00 or even better 1GB x 2 = $189.00 Edited February 3, 2007 by mr_lucas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmanmcp Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 STORAGE CAPACITY: 512MB If your system specs say 512MB is your max then thats as high as you can go. Doesn't matter if a chip you purchase goes up to 1GB, the system can only address 512MB and you would be waisting your money. So read the specs carefully or call Gateway and see if your system can address higher then 512MB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_lucas Posted February 4, 2007 Author Share Posted February 4, 2007 (edited) my system can support 4 GB 4 slots highest Module acepted 1GB curently have 1GB "512 x 2" Edited February 4, 2007 by mr_lucas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevesh Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 The important issues are the PC2-4200 number and the number of pins. I buy all my hardware fron www.newegg.com and all the PC4200 memory they show is 240 pin, so you might want to check that. Newegg's prices are half or less than the numbers you mentioned. Check the reviews on their products to see what others thought of that particular memory. Very useful. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_lucas Posted February 5, 2007 Author Share Posted February 5, 2007 so in my case i look for pc2-4200 memory with 240-pin and it will work is that all or is there more i can look at to make a better decision in choosing my memory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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