mrs.cos Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 does he need DDR or DDR2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 i *THINK* this will do you fine. Thoughi dont know exactly what type of slots are available.. based on what you said, i think this should work, but PLEASE let someone chime in to agree with me before you buy anything. CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145590 Those are DDR2, which wont work with DDR (been there done that). Unfortunately DDR is ancient technology and is no longer in demand. Low demand = higher price. I'd hit microcenter and see if you can get a deal on some 1gb sticks - I think there's a few guys on here that work there? maybe they can hook you up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 I will assume that 1gb is the largest stick you can fit into a slot then. I just open up the computer and pull out the one card that looks like the new ones and then re-install the two new ones? But prior to this I need to transfer my pics and documents to a thumbdrive. After I re-install windows then my pics and documents I am good, or do I need to figure out how to re-install drivers and everything else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 does he need DDR or DDR2? So what do I do to upgrade? Type DDR tried to re-add your sig. but can't find it anymore - that comment made me lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007611%20600006065%20600006040&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&Order=RATING&PageSize=20 list of DDR 2x1GB 1024's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 I will assume that 1gb is the largest stick you can fit into a slot then. I just open up the computer and pull out the one card that looks like the new ones and then re-install the two new ones? Yup, easy as that. Make sure you "ground" your hands to a piece of metal before you touch anything inside the case - static electricity can fry Memory/Motherboards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 I will assume that 1gb is the largest stick you can fit into a slot then. I just open up the computer and pull out the one card that looks like the new ones and then re-install the two new ones? But prior to this I need to transfer my pics and documents to a thumbdrive. After I re-install windows then my pics and documents I am good, or do I need to figure out how to re-install drivers and everything else? I added more to the above post. Alright then guys, I appreciate the info. Hopefully changing this stuff out and upgrading will do the trick. Now who wants to do it for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 But prior to this I need to transfer my pics and documents to a thumbdrive. After I re-install windows then my pics and documents I am good, or do I need to figure out how to re-install drivers and everything else? Yea - transfer all your important documents to a thumb drive, (make sure they're accessible/readable) then restart your computer and boot from the windows XP install disk (I don't think a restore disk is an install disk, you probably need to borrow your neighbors, could be wrong tho). Make sure you choose the "delete the prior installation" option then select "reformat". And you will need to re-install every program/driver you currently have installed (-what already comes with windows) - A PITFA but well worth it for performance purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Check out this thread, it covers about everything you'll need complete with download links. http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1690082 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 We did a full install of windows a few years back(my neighbor), but I was mainly in charge of making the food and drinks . I should have paid better attention. I know it took a very long time to do the whole process, and at the time I couldnt find the restore disk so we used his copy. I do remember he had to go in and find some drivers but your saying that these should already be put on included with the windows install? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Check out this thread, it covers about everything you'll need complete with download links. http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1690082 one of my altime favorite threads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 We did a full install of windows a few years back(my neighbor), but I was mainly in charge of making the food and drinks . I should have paid better attention. I know it took a very long time to do the whole process, and at the time I couldnt find the restore disk so we used his copy. I do remember he had to go in and find some drivers but your saying that these should already be put on included with the windows install? Most drivers will be included with the original install. However you often times need to upgrade to the newest versions of said drivers to maximize system efficiency (I know, I sound like a tech-fag). And yuh, the entire re-installation process for XP takes an ungodly amount of time but is often well-worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ8 KENOBI Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Drivers - They may or may not be included when windows is installed (Dell dimensions always seem to need Network/sound drivers installed manually) it all depends on the hardware, if this is a manufactured PC like a dell or something you may have a drivers CD or you can just simply download the drivers form Dell's website. If not, you might want to go to the motherboard manufactures website and at least download your network driver so you don't get stuck offline (just in case), if this is your only PC. Because at least with your network card functioning you can go back to the internet to download any other missing drivers. And reinstalling XP really shouldn't take any longer than an hour and a half tops. (Quick format people!) I can install Win 7 from USB in 15 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 ^^ what he said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 And reinstalling XP really shouldn't take any longer than an hour and a half tops. it's not necc. the installation, rather the installation + updates that take FOREVER. And ya, windows 7 installs in like 20min - so nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ8 KENOBI Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Yeah I wasn't really factoring that in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 A.J. will that website also tell me which pin connector I have or do I need to crack open the case to see? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrblunt Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 I support everyone's recommendation on more ram. Something else that is an option if you have the budget for it is to look into a solid state hard drive. You would be amazed at how zippy your computer will feel by upgrading both. The ram will help with applications and the ss hd's have blazing fast read/write speeds. Your computer will boot fully in probably 4-5 seconds, applications open nearly instantly, files open just as quick...it will feel like a completely different machine. They are pretty expensive but if your just using one as an OS drive they can be had for less than a hundred bucks for an OCZ and I cannot tell you how much faster these things are than even my old 10k rpm drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 (edited) A.J. will that website also tell me which pin connector I have or do I need to crack open the case to see? I don't believe it will. If it's a desktop its probably your standard vertical "snap-in" style. You should be able to just pop open the case and see the ram stick. Should be about 3" long and next to it should be an empty slot with locking-tabs at either end. Edited January 7, 2011 by acklac7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 I cannot tell you how much faster these things are than even my old 10k rpm drive. I can only imagine. The difference in performance when I upgraded from IDE to SATA was incredible. Wasn't even aware there was a new generation of HD's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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