View Full Version : I'm getting more RAM tomorrow
hoverbike
09-19-2005, 20:56
I'm finally getting more RAM after using the horrible 32 MB of SDRAM I've had for 1 year now. It's 256 MB of SDRAM and I know that 512 MB is better but I won't need it for now because the CPU and Video Card aren't very fast. So I will set it up for Win 98 and there's a registry hack to make the OS use it all up before the SWP file is made. I heard that Win 98 sometimes doesn't use the whole RAM before the swp file is created.
I will clean the PC and run tests to see the difference in speed and the number of programs running at the same time. What difference do you think I will see once I upgrade from 32 MB?
32mb or ram? Um wow, that's defintally a few years back. Even 256 is a little outdated. I'd go w/ 512 are perferblly even a Gig.
hoverbike
09-19-2005, 22:52
32mb or ram? Um wow, that's defintally a few years back. Even 256 is a little outdated. I'd go w/ 512 are perferblly even a Gig.
The reason's I'm not getting 512 MB or even 1 GB of RAM is because it will cost me way to much money for it because SDRAM is not common anymore but still very much around. It would cost me $160-$180 for 512 MB. I know 256 is getting outdated but it's a huge improvement over 32 MB.
256mb of ram will be more then fine for windows98
Yeah i know what you mean about it being expensive, My old PC had SD ram. i wanted to upgrdade to a gig, Had 512 Was going to cost $230 for another 512 of pc133 sd ram
So i waited and got my new PC when i bout the ram for it, 512 pc3200 DDR 1 got 2 sticks for $65 each :P, May go get another 2, or swap my 2 out for a 1 gig stick, and then go get another gig.
hoverbike
09-21-2005, 01:32
Ok I installed the RAM in my computer and everything works great so far but 2 problems. The First one is my SWAP file is still it 60 MB and that shouldn't be the case. The Second problem is Windows 98 doesn't see 256 MB instead just 128 MB of RAM :? .
However I know how to fix both problems except The File I need to edit for Windows to see all 256 MB of RAM doesn't make sense, and I don't know what to do next! Please help :?
PS: My computer is much faster but that's not the fastest yet til these problems are fixed.
I upgraded from 1GB to 2BG of RAM for my notebook and it cost $300. But it was worth every penny.(I'm not rich or bragging just really happy that i finally got a new computer!)
hoverbike
09-21-2005, 20:40
I upgraded from 1GB to 2BG of RAM for my notebook and it cost $300. But it was worth every penny.(I'm not rich or bragging just really happy that i finally got a new computer!)
Wow that really helped me fix my problem, NOT. Come on any computer people here who know how?
Im not sure what difference you will se cause ive never had a PC with 32 or 256 mb of ram :P lol
I think its ime for a new PC ;)
FmanFORPS3
09-26-2005, 00:14
Ok I installed the RAM in my computer and everything works great so far but 2 problems. The First one is my SWAP file is still it 60 MB and that shouldn't be the case. The Second problem is Windows 98 doesn't see 256 MB instead just 128 MB of RAM :? .
However I know how to fix both problems except The File I need to edit for Windows to see all 256 MB of RAM doesn't make sense, and I don't know what to do next! Please help :?
PS: My computer is much faster but that's not the fastest yet til these problems are fixed.
I think if you reinstall windows that should fix the problem; but if you are going to reinstall windows, be sure too back up your files first.
pacman326
09-26-2005, 00:48
How many ram slots, 2? Sounds like a reinstall solution as someone stated before. If you have 4, I would of said you grouped your ram sticks incorrectly. :lol:
Stoffinator
09-26-2005, 00:50
I need more, I only got 128MB :( 32MB isn't a big upgrade, I didn't even think they sold them like that anymore.
pacman326
09-26-2005, 01:16
Me thinks you should buy one of those 499 computers, except get 512 of ram.
hoverbike
09-26-2005, 01:34
OK I'm not going to re-install Win98 soon so I need another plan. There is a way to edit a file without re-installing Win98.
How many ram slots, 2? Sounds like a reinstall solution as someone stated before. If you have 4, I would of said you grouped your ram sticks incorrectly.
I have 3 RAM slots in my Motherboard and I got a 256 MB stick and put it in without any other ones.
I think its ime for a new PC
Yes it is, send me some money so I can buy a new one :D
Me thinks you should buy one of those 499 computers, except get 512 of ram.
Well I would but my money goes to gaming and I put some upgrades in this computer which will end shortly with time.
pacman326
09-26-2005, 02:37
Wait hover... you said three? Try moving your ram to the other slot, and see what windows tell you.
hoverbike
09-26-2005, 03:23
Wait hover... you said three? Try moving your ram to the other slot, and see what windows tell you.
I don't know why I would because the other RAM was 32 MB and that was the right amount for it. The Slot should would fine.
Plus my CMOS (BIOS type thing) says I only have 128 MB as well. I can't edit the amount ether so re-installing Win98 may not work. This is dumb :(
pacman326
09-26-2005, 04:00
No I mean with ram you have to group it a certain way, otherwise windows wont recognise it. For example, my motherboard has 4 slots. My computer came with 2x256mb ram, one in the first, one in the second. When I bought my 512mb stick, I had to move the second one to the third slot in order to group it. I then placed my new 512mb in the new vacated 2nd slot. If I didn't do that, it would only recognise I have 256mb :evil: Just try moving it to the other, you have nothing to lose.
hoverbike
09-26-2005, 04:36
No I mean with ram you have to group it a certain way, otherwise windows wont recognise it. For example, my motherboard has 4 slots. My computer came with 2x256mb ram, one in the first, one in the second. When I bought my 512mb stick, I had to move the second one to the third slot in order to group it. I then placed my new 512mb in the new vacated 2nd slot. If I didn't do that, it would only recognise I have 256mb :evil: Just try moving it to the other, you have nothing to lose.
Ugh I have to do this again :x . Moving it to another slot may not do anything because I only have 1 stick and not 3 like you. I know there is another way but it would take me 20 minutes to do what you said.
pacman326
09-26-2005, 21:50
I know there is another way but it would take me 20 minutes to do what you said.
20 mintues to open your case and move one stick of ram. It took me 5 to install a new AGP card into my relatives 4 year old pc? Isn't it worth a try vs reformatting your whole computer?
hoverbike
09-26-2005, 23:52
I know there is another way but it would take me 20 minutes to do what you said.
20 minutes to open your case and cook one stick of ram. It took me 5 to install a new AGP card into my relatives 4 year old pc? Isn't it worth a try vs reformatting your whole computer?
Yes it would but there is a written article that tells you how to fix it without moving your RAM around (which may not work) but I can't find it. I read one already but it didn't do anything for me.
speedyguy
09-27-2005, 00:44
uhhhh if u only have 3 slots and ur computer is old i dont think it can read single 256 MB. My old Dell is from 1998 and i have 3 ram slots in it too but when i upgraded my RAM from 64 MB to 256 MB i had to use 2x128 MB. Check wuts the max amount of RAM your motherboard can hold.
hoverbike
09-27-2005, 02:00
uhhhh if u only have 3 slots and ur computer is old i dont think it can read single 256 MB. My old Dell is from 1998 and i have 3 ram slots in it too but when i upgraded my RAM from 64 MB to 256 MB i had to use 2x128 MB. Check wuts the max amount of RAM your motherboard can hold.
I was hoping never to hear something like that. I can't find that out about my Motherboard because I don't have a manual for it. I did find out that my motherboard can handel up to 1 GB of RAM so I think my motherboard can handle it.
markyp23
10-11-2005, 11:34
SIMM RAM (SRAM) MUST be installed in pairs, buy a new stick mate.
hoverbike
10-12-2005, 04:30
SIMM RAM (SRAM) MUST be installed in pairs, buy a new stick mate.
Nope my Motherboard has DIMM Slots. So that means it should work on my motherboard. Also what's up with the "mate" thing?
PS: I cleaned my computer and CPU and there was a lot of dust!!
markyp23
10-17-2005, 19:37
I'm Scottish, mate is a common word here.
Apologies for actually being friendly, you arrogant anal canal.
hoverbike
10-17-2005, 21:53
I'm Scottish, mate is a common word here.
Apologies for actually being friendly, you arrogant anal canal.
Don't post spam in my topic mate. And your way off topic as well.
My computer still only reads 128 MB of ram so what the heck will I do? I bios update?
markyp23
10-21-2005, 21:49
Flash the BIOS, update the OS. Win 98 doesn't support very much RAM.
Marky
P.S. Don't you dare tell me that I'm off topic when you brought up the topic and I'm not spamming your thread, I'm answering your question, the one where you asked:
"Also what's up the with "mate" thing?"
So get the facts right next time, or just grow up and understand that people from different cultures say different things, then try to take the urine by saying:
"Don't post spam in my topic mate."
Which is really, really, really, really, really, really funny and very, very, very, very witty.
hoverbike
10-22-2005, 03:51
Flash the BIOS, update the OS. Win 98 doesn't support very much RAM.
Marky
Well Windows 98 SE can support 1 GB of RAM so that isn't the issue. I can't update the OS because that has stopped. And the last thing is updating the BIOS but the problem is I may not be able to find that update because my motherboard is a little unknown.
P.S. Don't you dare tell me that I'm off topic when you brought up the topic and I'm not spamming your thread, I'm answering your question, the one where you asked:
I said that to your 2nd post you made. The first one is good advice.
So get the facts right next time, or just grow up and understand that people from different cultures say different things, then try to take the urine by saying:
The "mate" and "spam" thing was a joke. Don't take it seriously.
Which is really, really, really, really, really, really funny and very, very, very, very witty.
Yes it was.
markyp23
10-26-2005, 21:03
Nah, it wasn't
hoverbike
10-26-2005, 21:46
Nah, it wasn't
Thank you! :)
I still can't get the full RAM to work so does anyone else know or have I gone through everything already?
Dark Lurker
10-26-2005, 22:29
You all have no clue what in the heck you're talking about. It depends on the BIOS of the version of Windows. Even though it says it only has "x" number of RAM, the hardware is actually using it. If you have a different version, the hardware will actually not use it.
Also.... what the hell?
It would cost me $160-$180 for 512 MB.
Where the hell do you buy your computer parts from?
Here's a stick of 512 MB SDRAM for 61.99 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1430953&CatId=829
SDRAM hardly costs anything anymore dude. Heck, the highest end 133 Mhz 512 MB SDRAM is $99.99
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1558773&CatId=829
hoverbike
10-26-2005, 22:38
You all have no clue what in the heck you're talking about. It depends on the BIOS of the version of Windows. Even though it says it only has "x" number of RAM, the hardware is actually using it. If you have a different version, the hardware will actually not use it.
Also.... what the hell?
It would cost me $160-$180 for 512 MB.
Where the hell do you buy your computer parts from?
Here's a stick of 512 MB SDRAM for 61.99 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1430953&CatId=829
SDRAM hardly costs anything anymore dude. Heck, the highest end 133 Mhz 512 MB SDRAM is $99.99
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1558773&CatId=829
I don't buy online yet. I know it's cheaper online and I really so want to get things from the internet but not yet. I bought my RAM from stores off-line. As for the BIOS and crap like that, if Win 98 only see's 128 MB then it only uses 128 MB. It isn't using the full amount and at start up it says 128 MB too. Does anyone know of a website to find updates or BIOS and Win 98 info?
markyp23
11-02-2005, 19:37
You all have no clue what in the heck you're talking about. It depends on the BIOS of the version of Windows. Even though it says it only has "x" number of RAM, the hardware is actually using it. If you have a different version, the hardware will actually not use it.
I think you'll find you don't have a clue what you're talking about... Versions of Windows don't have a BIOS, that's the motherboard. The hardware is not using it, if the BIOS doesn't recognise it - that's basic computing, how dare you claim we don't know what we're talking about and then be wrong. Get your facts right, idiot.
Marky
I'm getting fed up of cocky people on these forums
hoverbike
11-02-2005, 22:52
I think you'll find you don't have a clue what you're talking about... Versions of Windows don't have a BIOS, that's the motherboard. The hardware is not using it, if the BIOS doesn't recognise it - that's basic computing, how dare you claim we don't know what we're talking about and then be wrong. Get your facts right, idiot.
Marky
I'm getting fed up of cocky people on these forums
That's what I think too. I read his post and some didn't make sense but I don't care. There are some cocky people on all forums.
CompGeek
11-24-2005, 05:26
Wow... and i thought I needed 2GB for FEAR/BF2...
Win98?!
hoverbike
11-24-2005, 16:26
Wow... and i thought I needed 2GB for FEAR/BF2...
Win98?!
Yes Win98 since XP seems to not work with what I need (I think). So far my computer still only see's 128MB :x .
However I happy to say that I will get a new computer soon that will make my old one look like crap (it's crap right now too). I need a computer that can at least run GTA Vice city at max settings with no slowdown.
CompGeek
11-24-2005, 16:34
Yea, winXP's Minimum is 128mb RAM
And it wont really work with less than 256mb
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10-26-2007, 09:51
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