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Andrew Peterson2 said:Give this app a shot, it’s pretty straightforward
https://www.piriform.com/speccy
As for how much you'll need... I guess it really just depends
Which version of Windows are you running? If you're on Windows 10, you probably want at least 8GB of RAM—though I suppose 4GB might cut it if you aren't exactly pushing your system too hard with heavy apps
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Andrew Peterson2 said:Man, you’ll probably have a harder time finding a shoulder to lean on—maybe try looking on Craigslist... though why bother when you could just grab something new? You can find plenty of solid options from $667...
Anyway, if it's just for basic multimedia stuff, you'll be fine.
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Jeremy Fowler43 said:I don't even have $67, let alone 2000 🙂. Fine, I can check Craigslist, but what exactly should I be looking for?
Jeremy Fowler43 said:My PC is running on a mere 0.5 GB of RAM, and honestly, it’s become completely unusable. I'm trying to figure out how to determine exactly how many gigabytes I should upgrade to, and also how to identify which DDR standard I'm currently using. Do I actually need to crack open the case and inspect the hardware manually, or is there a more efficient way to find this information via software?
Thanks.
feralskipper5 said:Honestly, you should just check your motherboard first—then you can Google what tech it uses (like which DDR) and the max frequency it can actually handle.
Since you're rocking half a GB, I'm guessing it's DDR2.
If I remember right, the model number should be printed right on the board somewhere.
Bryan Palmer9 said:Where are you located? Just download that app Andrew Peterson2 recommended so we can see all your detailed specs, and hey, maybe I could even hook you up with my old one that I don't use anymore since it's definitely an upgrade over yours, even if it is pretty old. 🙂
I just need to double-check if it still works though, since it's been sitting around for a long time.
Jeremy Fowler43 said:I opened the case, and it clearly states DDR2 inside.
It also lists Model No.: ATX-350PNF
AC INPUT 220-240V, 4A, 50 Hz
DC OUTPUT 350 W
I'm based in Washington, D.C. Will the information I provided above suffice? I attempted to download the application, but I've run into an issue where I can't actually launch the installer. I'm having this same installation trouble on this very machine...
feralskipper5 said:That's just your power supply—look at the actual motherboard instead, like this one here.
Usually, you find the model by looking for a name followed by some string of letters, numbers, and dashes—doesn't always have to be everything—but on this photo, the model is right there at the top center.
Jeremy Fowler43 said:https://ibb.co/bM2avG
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Jeremy Fowler43 said:My PC is running on a mere 0.5 GB of RAM, and honestly, it’s become completely unusable. I'm trying to figure out how to determine exactly how many gigabytes I should upgrade to, and also how to identify which DDR standard I'm currently using. Do I actually need to crack open the case and inspect the hardware manually, or is there a more efficient way to find this information via software?
Thanks.
wiredmarlin47 said:I have my doubts since his old rig can handle 4GB per slot... It’s more likely limited to 1GB or maybe 2GB max per slot.