newb questions!!!

hi, i just bought a dell 1501 w/a amd sempron 3500 processor off ebay. i want to upgrade to a 2gb memory from a 512. i believe the specs are 533mhz ddr2...im not inclined when it comes to computers at all! i keep reading of ppl ordering the wrong memory, so i dont wanna do that. if someone can point me in the right direction that would be great. im not a gamer or anything so i need something thats in the middle of the line. thanks guys

 

Well first off, you posted the same thing in two spots .

Secondly, Depending on your needs you may want to upgrade to a 2gb, If you are using VISTA you want to have 1gb memory minimum.

I'm a little bit confused on the question you are trying to ask, Did you already order the computer?

 

yes i ordered it and should be receiving it today or tomorrow. im asking what brand would work best with my comp. where is the cheapest place to go. does it matter if the memory stick is 533mhz or can it be higher

 

for instance if i go to tigerdirect.com it has listings for ddr2-dual channel ram and just ddr2 ram. im confused about that, and they have sub categories for pc3200, 4200, 5400, etc...

 

Well, since the other sticks are 533mhz, I would keep it at that. I unfortunately don't know the answer to that, will have to wait for someone else to post. I'm not sure if it would work with a 667, although...what do i know?

-On the dell website if you configure one with 2gb of ram, they use two 1gb 533mhz. So I recommend that, unless you are upgrading to only 1gb.

For one gb of ram you'll want this:
512MB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHZ

Edited for last post read: The ddr2 #'s are the chip types.The 3200 4200 is the peak transfer rate.

 

Here.
http://www.memoryx.net/inspiron1501.html

http://www.laptopmemoryupgrade.com/memory/DellInspironE1505Memory.html

Happy hunting.