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which ram and dvd

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smslca Original post #1
Nov 18, 2008 at 9:14 AM
hi santapg......

im using

cpu:- intel pentium 4 506
mother board:- intel D101GGC
hard disk:- 80GB
dvd writer:- LG wr

i have two ddr slots and im usin 256MB and 512MB rams

i want to buy 1GB ddr2 800 ram newly so that i think my pc speed can increase since i play games which use more ram for processing. In that i want to remove 256MB ram and replace it with 1GB.

i dont use any extra graphic cards.

so please tell me
1. is it possible to add 1gb ram to my pc
2. if possible , 1gb ddr2 800 is enough or should i use another
3. suggest me best graphic cards i can use in sequence of high price to cheaper.

another imp query:
My dvd is not writing or reading anything from cd's. it works well with dvd's.
when i bought that it worked fine i dint remember wether i burn cd's at that time.
so, is there any problem with writer or is my writer is capable of writing dvds only.
also tell me the best dvd writer i could buy around 1500/- in india andhra pradesh.

i'll be waiting for ur precious suggestions, thank u.
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Raccoon #2
Nov 18, 2008 at 5:06 PM
Check your mobo documentation on how much RAM it supports in each slot. Very likely it will support 1 GB in one slot.

One GB RAM is quite good, if you are on XP. Better to use 2 x 512 MB in dual channel mode (if supported).

As far as I know, all DVD drives support reading/writing to CDs. If it dosent, something is wrong... try flashing the drive/take it to the service centre.

For new writers I'd go in for a LiteOn or LG. Prices in Poona are around Rs. 1,000 - 1,200.
ashu888ashu888
Nov 18, 2008 at 8:43 PM
For the DVD, is it a DVD writer or a Combo drive (DVD read and CD read+write) ??

if its a DVD writer, and stil not reading CDs, then the CD reading lens must be covered with dust, get a Philips CD/DVD lens cleaner for Rs.110/- from the market and clean the drive.. :)

ur mobo must support dual channel mode (for RAM), so better get 2x512 MB RAM and they wil run in dual channel mode..(as also said by raccoon)... :)

Sony DVD writers are also good, hv been using one since 2 years with almost 60 DVDs and 60-70 CDs burned.. :D