Help with installing memory!

First off I don't work for dell. Memory speeds up your computer and is so easy to install.
Thomas

the dell soulutions book tells you how to add more memory. i did it on my old 16mhz pc years ago . if i can do it trust me you can to. i think i read anything over 256mb dont add much to performance. maybe if you have windows xp i got ME. i use the pc just for internet ususally. more ram wont help there. its just the connection speed that matters and mine is a slow 28.8. most games dont need 512mb of ram either as far as i know
gonzo18 wrote:
- Hi there, I'm thinking of installing more memory on
- my computer and I need some help. First, what are
- the advantages and disadvantages of installing more
- memory! What will it help with? Second, how easy is
- it to install? I did install the ethernet card when
- I received DSL, is it anything like that? Third and
- final, where should I buy it from? Should I
- purchase directly from Dell? 256mb is $35. Here
- are my computer specs:
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- Dell 4100
- PIII (933mh)
- 256ram
- 40gig
- Nvidia Geforce2 MX
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- Oh! Should I get 256 or less of Ram. I think my
- system is 512 max!
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- Thanks for any help!
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-

Take a look at the Upgrading Hardware forum. Lots of info there, especially about adding memory.

Yes, it is very easy to do. Pull out your manual and look for the instructions on adding memory. You'll be amazed how easy it is to do (I know I was!) If you can't find your manual, you can always download the .pdf file from Dell.

As for ordering the memory, many of us have order from Crucial. It's cheaper than Dell, they guarantee their memory, and free shipping! See the site below and go to Crucial from the link on that page:

http://www.roberthancock.com/dell/

This helps support Robert Hancock's site. Robert is a highly valued contributor on these forums, especially Upgrade Hardware.

Hope this helps.

Rikki Moreno

Thanks Rikki, I took your advice and ordered from Crucial. Look forward to adding it to my computer!

You are most welcome.

I've learned alot from reading through these forums. The best part was finding out that even *I* could do things like add memory, install a network card for DSL, and upgrade my CPU to 1 GHz.

Sometimes all it takes is investing a little time to research and knowing where to go to ask for help.

I'm now a QGG (quasi-geek gryl)!

Glad to have been of help.

Rikki