Can someone tell how to find out how much of a memory upgrade I can do ...

RagingInMiami

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Wed Jan-26-05 08:22 PM
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Can someone tell how to find out how much of a memory upgrade I can do ...

on my toshiba laptop? It came with 512 MB and 60 GB. I know space is limited on a laptop, but I was wondering how I can find out what I can add to the computer.

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KitchenWitch

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Wed Jan-26-05 08:24 PM
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1. It depends on the memory modules it uses

My Sony came with 512 MB on two modules, I can go up to 1 gig if I get the 512 MB modules versus the 256 MB modules.

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Misunderestimator

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Wed Jan-26-05 08:28 PM
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2. Go to toshiba's site and lookup your model.

It's possible that your memory slots are filled, so to upgrade, you would have to buy two 512MB chips to upgrade to 1024 (meaning you have two 256 chips filling the slots (or if you have more slots, some combination that fills the slots). However, it's also possible that you have one 512 chip and an empty slot where you can put another to upgrade to 1024.

If you bought the computer without customizing it, the toshiba site should have the exact specifications for what it came with and how to upgrade.

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salvorhardin

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Wed Jan-26-05 08:31 PM
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3. Crucial Memory

has a handy little memory adviser application. Go to http://www.crucial.com and you can lookup exactly what you can put in your computer.

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RagingInMiami

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Wed Jan-26-05 09:19 PM
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7. This one worked perfectly

It even sent me to this website which told me exactly what's in my computer without me having to open it up. Thanks.

http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

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Osamasux

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Wed Jan-26-05 08:32 PM
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4. Go to their website. These things are very particular.

Take down the PC full model# and serial number before you do.

You need to find out:

How many slots it has total?
How many slots are free (do not currently have memory installed in them)?
Do the chips need to be installed in matched pairs? (i.e.: is your 512MB made up of 2 @ 256MB)
What is the maximum supported RAM

You can find out a lot from the memory manufacturers. They have search tools to help you.
http://www.kingston.com/

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RagingInMiami

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Wed Jan-26-05 09:22 PM
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8. This one worked good too, it was even more specific

thanks

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BlueJazz

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Wed Jan-26-05 09:02 PM
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5. Just Curious. Why do you need to increase the size that much?

I would think that 512 would be plenty for a laptop.

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RagingInMiami

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Wed Jan-26-05 09:17 PM
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6. I installed Photoshop Elements 3 and it's been slowing my computer down

Plus, I take a lot of photos and keep them on my computer.

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KitchenWitch

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Wed Jan-26-05 09:24 PM
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9. PE 3 is a resource hog

It is a good idea to upgrade memory when using any of Adobe's applications!

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sendero

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Wed Jan-26-05 09:27 PM
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10. I was wondering about that too..

... but say no more. PS stuff is great, but it loves the RAM. :)

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