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Pastimes : Dream Machine ( Build your own PC ) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Ann Corrigan who wrote (582)	5/4/1998 8:49:00 PM
From: Zeuspaul	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 14778

Ann, here are some RAM prices. Note the terminology ( SIMM, 30 pin, 72 pin, EDO, 70ns, TIN, gold plated, ECC, FPM etc.) necxdirect.necx.com:8002/cgi-bin/auth/cat_q?key=0001217&nonce=guest Somewhere in your users manual (do you have one?) there will be a RAM spec that includes terminology as noted above. You will need this to buy RAM. If you do not have the manual the info will be available somewhere. Using the NECX site as an example ( I am not recommending that you buy mail order ) the RAM you need will probably be something like the PNY 4MB 30 pin SIMM 70NS 4x9 TIN for $19.95. You would need two of them as SIMMs are replaced in pairs. Here is another site for price comparison, again note the terminology. tccomputers.com They have 4MB RAM modules for $9 but you need the specifics first. You probably should do something about that harddrive. Click on my computer and then right click on the C drive and check properties. It will show you how much space is available. You are probably maxing out your machine. Your swap file is probably constantly resizing itself looking for space. RAM will help but you need working space on the harddrive. You can probably find some files to delete, empty the recycle bin, reduce cache sizes etc. Adding another harddrive is not too difficult nor expensive if you cannot find a way to make more space. There is no guarantee that increasing the RAM will allow kristi to skate. Zeuspaul

To: Ann Corrigan who wrote (582)	5/5/1998 11:59:00 PM
From: Zeuspaul	Respond to of 14778

Packard Bell Upgrades Ann, try to find the serial number on your computer. It should be on the back somewhere. Try putting the number in the box on this upgrade page and see if it gives you a RAM spec. support.packardbell.com Welcome to the Packard Bell Product Upgrade Information Section. To direct you to the information for your personal computer, please refer to your System Credentials sheet and enter your manufacturer's number below. If the System Credentials sheet is not available, you may enter your serial number from the back of your computer. This form is for systems sold in the U.S. and Canada only. Also post the model of your computer if you know what it is. Zeuspaul