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Relztrah
08-23-2006, 12:35 PM
My system froze up on me today and I think it's because I need RAM. I currently have 256 MB and I would like to add another stick of 256. I have an IBM NetVista w/ P4 processor running Win XP Pro w/ SP2. There is a sticker on the front with this information: Type 6792-2HU S/N KA4XTND. This is a work computer, but I can add RAM or modify it to my liking. (After all, I'm the IT Department.)

I already tried a couple sticks of RAM in the available slot and the system, BIOS, MOBO whatever didn't recognize it. So obviously there are some specifications for RAM that I need to observe before adding it.

I'll gladly provide any further system information if necessary. As an alternative to eBay, where I usually buy this kind of thing, I could pull the stick out that is currently installed, take it to a computer store and ask for an identical stick. But I would prefer to know the specs and purchase on eBay.


Thanks,
Relztrah
pentachris
08-23-2006, 12:45 PM
Right on the front page of Crucial's website (www.crucial.com) find the Crucial Memory Advisor™ Tool. Other memory manufacturers have similar tools on their websites. You either need to know your computer's make and model or the mobo make and model.
Rick
08-23-2006, 12:46 PM
check these out

http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.asp?Mfr%2BProductline=IBM%2BNetVista&mfr=IBM&tabid=AM&model=NetVista+Type+6792+All+Models&submit=Go
pentachris
08-23-2006, 12:48 PM
It's so easy, I went ahead and did it for you. Get some basic PC133 modules.

Link (http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.asp?Mfr%2BProductline=IBM%2BNetVista&mfr=IBM&tabid=AM&model=NetVista+Type+6792+All+Models&submit=Go)

edit: I see Rick did the same thing... ;)
Relztrah
08-24-2006, 09:58 AM
Thanks folks. I have some P100 lying around. Can I combine P100 RAM with P133?

Relztrah
mjc
08-24-2006, 12:29 PM
Yeah...but remember, that while it may run at 133, PC100 will be overclocked and in most cases the RAM won't auto adjust. So to be on the safe side, make sure that the RAM is set to 100 speed before inserting the PC100. It may mean setting the BIOS setting to HCLOCK FSB-33, or something like that, depending on what the speed of the CPU is.

Also, some systems don't like 'mixed'...