I want to buy some ram, does it matter what RAM I buy or does it have to be specific?

I want to buy some ram, does it matter what RAM I buy or does it have to be specific?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/da/Battering_ram.jpg Get this one.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/da/Battering_ram.jpg

Get this one.

SICK I WANT, IS THAT 1GB OR 2?

SICK I WANT, IS THAT 1GB OR 2?

I dunno man I'm no good with that techy stuff.

I dunno man I'm no good with that techy stuff.

apparently...

apparently...

RAM has to be compatible with your memory controller(or for non-techie purposes, motherboard/cpu(for AMD at the moment).) First, you has to be the correct type of module (DDR, DDR2, DDR3 to name a few different types.) A few things to look for is the frequency and timings of your existing RAM modules. Buying slower modules than the ones you already have will require you to run the old modules at lower speeds(If you are planning on adding modules instead of completely replacing them.) If you were to buy modules rated at higher speeds, they would have to be slowed down for your existing modules. Also, your motherboard may only support a certain amount of RAM, that is also something to watch out for. And you have to make sure there is an actual physical slot to place them in, y'know.. Also, depending on your motherboard or not, you could purchase RAM to run in dual channel, which adds a bit of performance.. at least in synthetic benchmarks. Not having RAM running in dual channel isn't something to lose sleep over, though. So yeah, it is a bit specific and more tricky than just buying any old stick of RAM

RAM has to be compatible with your memory controller(or for non-techie purposes, motherboard/cpu(for AMD at the moment).) First, you has to be the correct type of module (DDR, DDR2, DDR3 to name a few different types.)

A few things to look for is the frequency and timings of your existing RAM modules. Buying slower modules than the ones you already have will require you to run the old modules at lower speeds(If you are planning on adding modules instead of completely replacing them.) If you were to buy modules rated at higher speeds, they would have to be slowed down for your existing modules.

Also, your motherboard may only support a certain amount of RAM, that is also something to watch out for.

And you have to make sure there is an actual physical slot to place them in, y'know..

Also, depending on your motherboard or not, you could purchase RAM to run in dual channel, which adds a bit of performance.. at least in synthetic benchmarks. Not having RAM running in dual channel isn't something to lose sleep over, though.

So yeah, it is a bit specific and more tricky than just buying any old stick of RAM

How bout this. Get someone your specs, and let THEM buy it for you. Pay them extra if they get the right one :D

How bout this. Get someone your specs, and let THEM buy it for you. Pay them extra if they get the right one

Or ask geek squad at best buy ^-^

Or ask geek squad at best buy ^-^

or ask MasterJohnny...and he will show you how to use cpu-z get cpu-z at http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php if your motherboard has dual channel support for your ram...yeah..i would take advantage of it

or ask MasterJohnny...and he will show you how to use cpu-z
get cpu-z at
http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php
if your motherboard has dual channel support for your ram...yeah..i would take advantage of it

Id trust Geek Squad over a map modifier anyday. They can give you your money back ;o

Id trust Geek Squad over a map modifier anyday. They can give you your money back ;o

geek squad is dumber then a map modifier fool (MasterJohnny > geeksquad) (dark marine cant handle the fact that masterjohnny is smarter with technology then he is :-_-: ) also...arnt you the guy who was dumb enough to buy his router at WALMART!!! THE MOST EVIL OF STORES!

geek squad is dumber then a map modifier fool (MasterJohnny > geeksquad)
(dark marine cant handle the fact that masterjohnny is smarter with technology then he is )
also...arnt you the guy who was dumb enough to buy his router at WALMART!!! THE MOST EVIL OF STORES!

[quote=MasterJohnny]geek squad is dumber then a map modifier fool (MasterJohnny > geeksquad) (dark marine cant handle the fact that masterjohnny is smarter with technology then he is :-_-: ) also...arnt you the guy who was dumb enough to buy his router at WALMART!!! THE MOST EVIL OF STORES![/quote] And aren't you the guy dumb enough to attack people directly instead of the discussion? Okay, cool, that's what I thought, carry on :)

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geek squad is dumber then a map modifier fool (MasterJohnny > geeksquad)
(dark marine cant handle the fact that masterjohnny is smarter with technology then he is )
also...arnt you the guy who was dumb enough to buy his router at WALMART!!! THE MOST EVIL OF STORES!

And aren't you the guy dumb enough to attack people directly instead of the discussion?

Okay, cool, that's what I thought, carry on

I wrote down my specs and im going to best buy, I hope to have a speedy computer by the end of the day >: )

I wrote down my specs and im going to best buy, I hope to have a speedy computer by the end of the day >: )

lol.. good luck. hope you dont end up wasting too much money.

lol..
good luck. hope you dont end up wasting too much money.

Well the reason I was buying it was because they were selling 1gb of RAM for 28 dollars, I talked to the guy and he said it's compatible with my computer, now I just hope I have 1 spare spot and a 512mb like they told me before so that I can get my moneys worth, if not, I might see if my girlfriends computer can handle it, her's has a VERY shit amount of RAM (256mb) and if I could get a 512 or 1024 to work on hers, im sure her whole family would appreciate it.

Well the reason I was buying it was because they were selling 1gb of RAM for 28 dollars, I talked to the guy and he said it's compatible with my computer, now I just hope I have 1 spare spot and a 512mb like they told me before so that I can get my moneys worth, if not, I might see if my girlfriends computer can handle it, her's has a VERY shit amount of RAM (256mb) and if I could get a 512 or 1024 to work on hers, im sure her whole family would appreciate it.

That'a'boy shocko, thinking about everyone for christmas. Or Kwanza, whatever you celebrate >:D

That'a'boy shocko, thinking about everyone for christmas. Or Kwanza, whatever you celebrate >:D

[quote=Shocko]Well the reason I was buying it was because they were selling 1gb of RAM for 28 dollars, I talked to the guy and he said it's compatible with my computer, now I just hope I have 1 spare spot and a 512mb like they told me before so that I can get my moneys worth, if not, I might see if my girlfriends computer can handle it, her's has a VERY shit amount of RAM (256mb) and if I could get a 512 or 1024 to work on hers, im sure her whole family would appreciate it.[/quote] for 28 dollars..you must be buying ddr2 ram..i think..you should like just buy a new whole computer for her..(might like impress her enough for some..uhh... :D )

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Well the reason I was buying it was because they were selling 1gb of RAM for 28 dollars, I talked to the guy and he said it's compatible with my computer, now I just hope I have 1 spare spot and a 512mb like they told me before so that I can get my moneys worth, if not, I might see if my girlfriends computer can handle it, her's has a VERY shit amount of RAM (256mb) and if I could get a 512 or 1024 to work on hers, im sure her whole family would appreciate it.

for 28 dollars..you must be buying ddr2 ram..i think..you should like just buy a new whole computer for her..(might like impress her enough for some..uhh... )

ddr2 was for my computer o.O

ddr2 was for my computer o.O

go download and use the cpu-z and make sure?

go download and use the cpu-z and make sure?

no?

no?