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    How can I tell if my RAM slots are full?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Ella Grande, May 31, 2008.

  1. Ella Grande

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    Without opening the computer?
     
    Ella Grande, May 31, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    CPU-Z would probably work. Not sure about it being OSX though.

    However, almost all PCs/Macs come with both slots full anyway...its cheaper to do it that way.
     
    Greg, May 31, 2008
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    download sandra tools or everest, or cpuz.

    or goto www.crucial.com and use the online scanner

    however, i must say the only way to be 100% sure is to open your PC up (as i found out)
     
    kevinscotland, May 31, 2008
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    Yes, CPUz will probably tell you, but like he said the only way to be 100% sure Is to open it. Which is extemely easy. But 99% sure that both are being used.
     
    ahl395, May 31, 2008
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    you can use CPUZ... or just go to system properties see how much ram you have and then go to your laptops specs and try to figure it out yourself =)
     
    chinmonkie, Jun 1, 2008
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  6. obsolete

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    NB Probe will also show it. But it would take you all of 30 seconds and a small screw driver to make 100% sure.
     
    obsolete, Jun 1, 2008
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    CPU-Z will tell you all you need to know. You don't need a screwdriver.
     
    powerpack, Jun 1, 2008
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    not always true. i've experienced otherwise.
     
    kevinscotland, Jun 1, 2008
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  9. powerpack

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    No you have not. With a notebook? This is not a desktop forum so please refrain from those examples? Consider what I say before you respond?
     
    powerpack, Jun 1, 2008
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    Lmao powerpack, "no you have not."

    Lmao.

    CPU Z will tell you what you need to know.
     
    unknowntt, Jun 1, 2008
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    I could be wrong but what the hell? Thought I would throw it out there?
     
    powerpack, Jun 1, 2008
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    Assuming you're still running Windows, you could always get the belarc advisor. Its a little overkill though because it tells you EVERYTHING about your computer's hardware and instaled software. But its free and I found it pretty usefull:

    http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
     
    alphanash, Jun 1, 2008
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    I forgot to add... If you have a Mac, then all you need to do is click the apple button at the top-left of the screen, then "About this Mac", "More info" then "Memory". From there you'll see what RAM slots you have and how much RAM is installed in each (if any).

    Hope that helps
     
    alphanash, Jun 1, 2008
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