How the hell do you tell what speed your memory is?

[Mighty Mazz]

Simple question: How do I tell what speed my memory is? I kinda think it was PC2700 but I'm not entirely certain. Want to add another 512 stick but I want it to be the same speed and everything. Been looking for a tool to do it but I cant seem to find anything.

It's 'elixir' brand if that makes a diff.

[Rocky Dennis]

The tool you need is a screwdriver to open your case. The speed should be printed on the stick

[Rocky Dennis]

The tool you need is a screwdriver to open your case. The speed should be printed on the stick

[Mighty Mazz]

Man my case is open all the time (was an incident were I smashed the side case thingy out of rage and bent the shit out of it) So I just stick my head in there and there aint no labels on the memory other then some .... OK so I just double checked while writing this I'm such a freakin idiot.

Thanks...

[Agent-Commando]

Even simpler, download a program called CPU-Z. Tells you everything, even your motherboard, bus speed, multiplier, etc.

[Rocky Dennis]

Originally posted by Agent-Commando
Even simpler, download a program called CPU-Z. Tells you everything, even your motherboard, bus speed, multiplier, etc.

I'm gonna check that out. I have that Sandra program but I dont like it. Thanks for the tip

[Mighty Mazz]

Originally posted by Agent-Commando
Even simpler, download a program called CPU-Z. Tells you everything, even your motherboard, bus speed, multiplier, etc.

Yeah I knew there was something like that out there, thanks Agent. Just so this post isn't a complete waste of time, I should get the same brand and everything right?

[Colonel Ingus Profile]

Its recommended you do that. there can be sometimes be issues with different ram manufactureres/memory sizes that can cause a kind of chatter when you are running large apps.

You don't have to but it is recommended

[LordShard]

yeah same speed, same size.
for my ram I goto http://www.crucial.com

[Agent-Commando]

Originally posted by Rocky Dennis
I'm gonna check that out. I have that Sandra program but I dont like it. Thanks for the tip

SiSandra is a good program, it's just very detailed...CPU-Z just gives you the lowdown and straight to the point of what really matters in every day usage.

[TChicken Profile]

I buy the generic "major brand" stuff at the local shop, always a surprise brand and usually in different sizes and speeds, and I've never had any problems. Just get the currently fastest one. It's usually the cheapest and more likely to survive a cpu-upgrade. This may not be a good idea if you're a big overclocker, but for me, mixing the DDR works just fine. And it's a lot cheaper than the crucial/kingston...

[Jim0322 Profile]

Originally posted by TChicken
I buy the generic "major brand" stuff at the local shop, always a surprise brand and usually in different sizes and speeds, and I've never had any problems. Just get the currently fastest one. It's usually the cheapest and more likely to survive a cpu-upgrade. This may not be a good idea if you're a big overclocker, but for me, mixing the DDR works just fine. And it's a lot cheaper than the crucial/kingston...

That is fine for some computers, but others with dual channel capability can be very picky. I have an Asus A7N8X del mobo and it is known for being very selective. It is kind of a pain really. However, I did get twin sticks of Kingston 512MB PC3200 when I bought the board a few months ago and do not see upgrading the memory on this board ever. Some day I will get a 64 bit mobo.

Jim

[syribo Profile WebsiteICQYIM]

I have 2 Nanya Technology DDR-SDRAM PC2700 512MB sticks. Is that good?