retired_skipjack1216

can i buy more than the 256 mb? how do i get mine to 1gb? how much do u estimate it costs for 256mb? in most shops>

borat123

No. He actually has 224mb of RAM. Another 32mb is being used as onboard graphics card which utilises your existing RAM for its own. It looks like you got a budget system which relied on having a decent CPU as a selling point. Was it £200-£300? If more, then you were robbed.

You'll likely need to buy about another 512mb of RAM (one stick of it taking it to 768 (736 after Graphics RAM)) to be on the safe side.

Go to the following link, download it and run the application:
http://www.crucial.com/systemscanner/loader.asp?agree=y...gr%2Easp%3Fcat%3Dram

This will determine the RAM you need to buy and the various choices.

retired_skipjack1216

was wot £200 - £300?

borat123

Tommy. Just buy a 1gb stick of memory after finding out your memory type at the link above. It'll probably cost about £70-£100 (looking at laptop RAM here which is more expensive) for 1gb.

borat123

Your PC.

retired_Acer83

Where in England is the best place to buy an upgrade on-line

retired_skipjack1216

my pc cost £1000 out of a catalogue 3 months ago

borat123

Why not go to: http://www.crucial.com/uk/

My personal opinion is: 'you was robbed mate'. But, if it works then I suppose it's ok.

retired_skipjack1216

that website u gave me, i went there and they could'nt determaine wot i need, they asked me 4 my manufacturer, which is - HON HAI PERCISION INDUSRTY COMPANY LTD, but that was'nt one of the choices! should i just take my pc into the coputer shop and ask them to install the 1gb stick?

borat123

That would be a good idea Tommy, yes. They will most likely charge for 'labour' which, to fit RAM would set you back another £10. They'll also probably want to load up the computer to check that it's been installed ok so remove any hardcore porn from your desktop before handing it over!