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Old 08-23-2008, 04:03 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Question Adding more ram
Im tring to add more ram to my computer, but i've been told not to add just any ram to it.

my specs:

Machine name: BURNZY-PC
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1
System Manufacturer: Packard Bell BV
System Model: IMEDIA 2215
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU E1200 @ 1.60GHz (2 CPUs), ~1.6GHz
Memory: 766MB RAM
DirectX 10

Graphics:
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7050 / NVIDIA nForce 610i
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 7050 / NVIDIA nForce 610i

Link to pc:
Desktops > iMedia > imedia 2215

I have two sticks of ram here, only fitting the one

first: HYNIX 256mb DDR 400mhz CL3
second: Vdata DDR333(2.5) 256mx8

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Old 08-23-2008, 04:05 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Welcome to Free PC Help Burnzy.

Go to the following site to determine the ram you need:

Memory upgrades, flash media, and usb storage at Crucial.com
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Old 08-23-2008, 04:10 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Hello Burnzy

It says on that link there is a gig of memory pre-installed, how come you only have 766mb in there?
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Ive already used crucial.com, i got this

Our System Scanner couldn't make a complete match, but we can still help you find the right memory upgrade.


Ive email them and got no reply, this is also what i got in the box below:
  • Maximum Memory Capacity: 16777216 MB
  • Currently Installed Memory: 1024 MB
  • Available Memory Slots: 1
  • Number of Banks: 2
  • Dual Channel Support: N.A.
  • CPU Manufacturer: GenuineIntel
  • CPU Family: Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU E1200 @ 1.60GHz Model 15, Stepping 13
  • CPU Speed: 1203 MHz
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Old 08-23-2008, 04:15 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I did buy it from pc world yesterday OMG you are jokin me. they have ripd me off.

Packard Bell iMedia 2215 at PC World - Buy cheap - Packard Bell iMedia 2215 Packard Bell 2215 PC with 19" Widescreen TFT monitor
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The missing ram is probably allocated to the video card.
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...if it is, you need to go into the bios and release that memory, as you already have a 256MB card.
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That website does not work for me mate. ive typed the serial in and it comes up data error...
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Just take out the existing ram and post back with what it says.
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