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    pavilion 414 RAM slots

    Discussion in 'HP' started by simonjf2006, Aug 9, 2008.

  1. simonjf2006

    simonjf2006 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just bought some RAM for my mums desktop, she wanted me to double it, I knew it had 256mb so I bought a 256mb stick, but the trouble is I've just realised that it may have 2 x 128mb.

    Does anyone know if it's likely to have:-

    1 x 256mb and an empty slot

    or

    2 x 128mb



    Thanks In Advance

    Simon
     
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Desktops should have four slots. If she only has two, then yes I'm expecting 2x128MB.

    If you add a third stick and it does not boot (some computers need matching pairs, with the older ones being more likely) try just replacing a single 128MB with your 256MB. You may need to purchase another 256MB (512MB of RAM would really help anyway).
     
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    Infamous22 Notebook Deity

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    If it came stock from the manufacturer, it probably has 2 x 128MB of ram. You can purchase a 512mb stick on eBay for like 15 bucks.

    Make sure you get the right stick though. Memory comes in several different variations.

    Download this program (Everest home 2.20): http://www.filehippo.com/download_everest_home/

    It will tell you not only the type of ram but of the actual arrangement inside of the PC.
     
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  4. simonjf2006

    simonjf2006 Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks for your help

    crucial said it had 2 memory slots so...

    probably need to order another 256mb stick.


    IF she has 4 slots would

    256
    128
    128
    empty

    or

    256
    256
    128
    128

    work at all?



    TIA again

    Simon
     
    simonjf2006, Aug 9, 2008
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