corb
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Im crap at this computer rubbish, is there a limit to how much my computer can actually use? How can I find out what this limit is?
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_Allan_
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Yes there will be a limit. My mb is an older one and has a 4gb limit I think. Maybe 2?
Use this to check. (has many makes and models listed)
http://www.crucial.com/uk/?gclid=CODTqfKk0YoCFSI7EAodAUeebg
Edit: Changed for UK site 
[Edited on 28-02-2007 by _Allan_]
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Liam
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There will be a limit to how much your motherboard can take, and unless you know the name/model, then it could be quite hard.
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topshot_2k
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even if you put in 3x 2GB sticks it will work but just wont recognise any more than its limit,
e.g 3 gig
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corb
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how can i find out what motherboard i have?
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topshot_2k
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eithe ropen the case and right down the make model then search it or you may be able to get the model in device manager.
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corb
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ok, so that site prompted me through to this
http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/listparts.aspx?model=Dimension+5100
whats it mean?
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topshot_2k
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it means the Max you could have is:
2GB of RAM PC6400 per slot and you have 4 slots
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corb
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8GB in total then? Dont think I need all that, but good to know.......
For a non-gaming p.c running Vista Home Premium etc.etc. how much do you reckon I should upgrade to? Currently on 512 and for some reason(I assume a lack of memory) WMP keeps freezing mid-song and programs are slow to load up.
Would getting more ram sort this?
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topshot_2k
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yes it would help i would suggest 2GB like this kit below:
http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/116755/rb/25682144142
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John
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Media player shoudn't freeze up because you don't have enough ram.
Should help the speed programs load up though.
The max amount of ram you can have on a 32bit OS is 4gb, no matter what the motherboard supports.
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DarkBahamut
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quote:
Originally posted by John
The max amount of ram you can have on a 32bit OS is 4gb, no matter what the motherboard supports.
You can always use PAE on a 32bit OS though as long as any single program doesnt use more than 3/4GB.
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Voyto
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http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-058-GL
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Liam
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Thats a good price 
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Voyto
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Certainly is, i got some for my last week Runs at 4-4-4-12 @ 2.1v
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