upgrading RAM query

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Hi

I have SIS 630/730 motherboard, 128 MB RAM, AMD Athlon 1.2 GHz its 6 yr old PC. I want to upgrade RAM up to 512 MB.
I asked vendor about upgrading and he told me that “your motherboard doesn’t support more the 128MB RAM, Bus speed is low, you need to change motherboard for this”.

I am not tech guy. can anyone suggest me.

Do I really need to change Motherboard? or upgrading will work?

thanks.

wats the speed of ur 128mb ram.... cant be less than 266mhz

It would be better if u had ur motherboard manual with u so tat u can refer to wat the maximum RAM it can support, else u can search on the manufacturer's website for the same.

I guess, ur mobo (motherboard) is an old one but according to my opinion, it shud be able to support atleast another RAM module (stick) of 128 MB making it a respectable total of 256 MB. But however, its better to refer to the manual/ documentation so tat even u can hv a clear idea (rather than the tech guy foolin' u)...
See this for ur reference....
www.answers.com/topic/sis-630-730

Cheers n e-peace....

thanks ashu.

try a 256mb module and check it up yourself or download manual or read it up from the website if there is one over there.