I want to add some RAM to my super-old PC.

S

So I have this horrifyingly old PC, (P4 3.0GHz, 512 RAM, old integrated graphics).

I need to stick with it for some 7-8 more months. So I thought I should add some more RAM to it, since I'm tired of doing programming in a sluggish environment, and am tired of using workarounds like using lightweight-alternative apps.

Here's the CPU-Z thingy:

Processors Information
Processor 1 ID = 0
Number of cores 1 (max 1)
Number of threads 2 (max 2)
Name Intel Pentium 4 630
Codename Prescott
Specification Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz
Package (platform ID) Socket 775 LGA (0x4)
CPUID F.4.3
Extended CPUID F.4
Core Stepping N0
Technology 90 nm
Core Speed 3000.2 MHz
Multiplier x FSB 15.0 x 200.0 MHz
Rated Bus speed 800.0 MHz
Stock frequency 3000 MHz
Instructions sets MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, EM64T
L1 Data cache 16 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
Trace cache 12 Kuops, 8-way set associative
L2 cache 2048 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
FID/VID Control yes
FID range 14.0x - 15.0x
VID range 1.116 V - 1.404 V

Chipset
Northbridge Intel i915P/i915G rev. 0E
Southbridge Intel 82801FB (ICH6) rev. 03
Memory Type DDR2
Memory Size 512 MBytes
Channels Single
Memory Frequency 266.7 MHz (3:4)
CAS# latency (CL) 4.0
RAS# to CAS# delay (tRCD) 4
RAS# Precharge (tRP) 4
Cycle Time (tRAS) 12

Memory SPD
DIMM # 1
SMBus address 0x51
Memory type DDR2
Module format Regular UDIMM
Manufacturer (ID) Micron Technology (2C00000000000000)
Size 512 MBytes
Max bandwidth PC2-4300 (266 MHz)
Part number 8HTF6464AY-53ED7
Serial number D5205412
Manufacturing date Week 36/Year 07
Number of banks 1
Data width 64 bits
Correction None
Nominal Voltage 1.80 Volts
EPP no
XMP no
JEDEC timings table CL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS-tRC @ frequency
JEDEC #1 3.0-3-3-9-12 @ 200 MHz
JEDEC #2 4.0-4-4-12-16 @ 266 MHz

Monitoring
Mainboard Model P5GD2-TVM/GB/SI (0x000003E9 - 0xA9DE3734)

So, if I want to have like 1GB RAM total, what do I need to buy?
Would it be better if I get a 1GB stick, and use it alongside my current 512 stick? Is it even possible, given the current model/type/whatever?

Aid me, good people.

M

just buy another 512MB of ddr2 ram but i doubt you will able to find ram of 266mhz looking for second hand ram will be your best option.and don't spend too much on this PC.

S

and don't spend too much on this PC.

I guess so. I'm still looking wide eyed at that other thread where some dude posted a full config under 14k... monitor, keyboard, mouse included

!

T

That was Cilus (and one Copy Paste by Me

).

And yes don't waste money on this Config. Save up and Upgrade later.

I am guessing you're trying to run something with that extra memory .... i think it won;t work. Just save for your future upgrade.

I myself had a similar config until July , messed with the Thermal compund and now it rusn [ yes it still runs ] at 90 C Idle , 105 C at load [ load means Firefox

]

As i said , save for your upgrade. Or if you are doing fine with your current PC , keep using it , adding RAM won;t change anything.

S

^

Nah, I don't have any hardware/heating issues. Just paging, I'm guessing. Like if I have SharpDevelop open (alternative to Visual Studio) and also have a browser open (K-Meleon - alt to Firefox), it can sometimes take a while to switch between them. And even while in SharpDevelop, sometimes things slow down during switching files, or during compile & run.

I thought a wee bit more RAM would help...

Or I may just bear with it a bit longer(been bearing it for years, anyway) and get a proper rig later, as suggested.