RAM/ CPU/Motherboard help please..

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  1. Ninjames

    Ninjames Member

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    Well I ran this utility to scan and see if I could add more RAM and I got

    # Maximum Memory Capacity: 1024MB
    # Currently Installed Memory: 1GB
    # Available Memory Slots: 1
    # Number of Banks: 2
    # Dual Channel Support: No
    # CPU Manufacturer: AuthenticAMD
    # CPU Family: AMD Turion(tm) 64 Mobile Technology ML-34 Model 4, Stepping 2
    # CPU Speed: 1790 MHz


    It said that my system has the maximum memory installed. So there's no way to get my computer more RAM? I cant go above the 1GB I already have? What determines how much RAM I can have? My CPU? If I were to get a new one, what should I get? And... will it fit in my computer/ My computer is a Slimline s7520n PC.. Which I haer has a notebook processor or something? I dunno. Oh, and its HP.

    I guess what I really need to know is, for my particular model can I even upgrade ANYTHING? I want to make this computer faster, a lot faster. I'm going to put some money into it. But I got this model before I knew anything about computers, can my particular model accept a new CPU? Can I get a new processor and all that jazz? My case is pretty small, its a Slimline. I dunno, I'm such a noob at this any help would be greatly appreciated.
     
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    core2kid Regular member

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    The maximum RAM your computer can hold is determined by the chipset and BIOS. Sometimes putting in more RAM works, other times it doesn't. You can give it a try. As of now I think you have 1 x 1GB stick inside.
     
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    It usually doesnt work. If it does, its usually buggy and creates massive system hang, kind of like putting incompatible RAM into a bank. If you wanted more RAM but are limited by this, you could probably pick up a cheap motherboard and transfer your components over.
     
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    Probably can't replace the motherboard easily since its a HP slimline. For complete specs though check HP's site.
     
  5. Ninjames

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    Yeh.. My best option I suppose is to just buy a new computer. Thanks though, guys.

    Pity my computer knowledge at the time of buying this was "hey that case looks cool."
     

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