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by sthunder000

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my computer has cable internet but when running win 2000 pro it is really very slow. I know this old gateway is i guess the reason. i tried to add ram from other computers but none worked. can someone help me get this computer running faster.. and please no jokes about my dinosaur computer.. i know this already.. i just need help in quickening this machine.. here are my system info:

System Information
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Time of this report: 7/17/2008, 19:13:29
Machine name: PERSONAL-PC
Operating System: Windows 2000 Professional (5.0, Build 2195) Service Pack 4
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Gateway
System Model: N9CPP041
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel Celeron processor, ~730MHz
Memory: 62MB RAM
Page File: 131MB used, 116MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINNT
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.0001.0904 32bit Unicode

I would add mo ram if i knew what ram to use.. i dont even know the model of this computer other than gateway.. thanks for your help..

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by thechas

The model number you list does not show up when I search at Kingston for memory upgrades.

Double check the model number or system part number and search at sites like Kingston, PNY or Crucial for recommended memory upgrades.

I suspect that your system uses 168 pin PC66 SDRAM DIMMs. Although, it might use RDRAM.

You may need to find "low density" DIMMs for them to work.

If it does take RDRAM, you need to install the memory in matched pairs.

I suspect that you can use 256 MB or smaller DIMMs. And perhaps 512 MB.

You also need to verify in BIOS settings how much RAM is dedicated to the video adapter.

Chas

by captbilly1eye

Gateway would be the best source for answering the question about what RAM is needed. Go here and try the 'Memory Locator' in the Memory section (you'll need the system serial number):
http://support.gateway.com/support/upgrades.asp

However, I wouldn't put much faith in the idea that the overall system speed will be significantly improved with more RAM. It may help programs to open quicker, but the weakest link in the system looks to be the processor.

Don't get me wrong though, 64MBs of RAM is a ridiculously low amount. So, going to at least 256MBs or up to 1GB couldn't hurt (if the board will even accept that much). But, IMHO, it would be a waste of money. I'd start saving up for a new board, cpu and RAM to go with it.

by older mycroft

Try running the online scan available from this website:

http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/drammemory.aspx?gclid=CIHnuMqNyJQCFQyN1QodcQ3rkA

It will return a result that tells you the exact type of memory installed inside your PC, and what the maximum installable memory is - based on the motherboard that it finds.

Whatever it tells you - you can then compare the Crucial prices with other prices that you find on- and off-line.

But at least you'll know what you've got and how much more of it you can realistically buy / install. :)

by sthunder000

it seems running crucial.com that i have SDRAM, PC133. this site also showed me mother board upgrades and the ram i needed to buy. I just wanted to say thanks for the help. The Crucial.com site with the scan showed all the right parts i needed.. although it too couldn't figure out model no. of computer .. so i will add some more ram .. and see how that goes and then i dont know about the motherboard if i have to solder components in place .. But thanks again.. that really did help.. :)

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