Since this machine will take up to 2 GB, can I leave the 512 in and just add 1MB to the other slots?
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According to the manual, it looks like you can, as long as you pair the memory modules correctly(new ones together, old ones together), but I am not sure how that will affect performance. For an extra $40 I bought the extra 1 GB so they are all the same. I would refer to your manual for more information.
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My Dell 8250 had 512MB RAM consisting of (2) 256MB memory cards. Since memory cards must be installed in pairs and I wanted to minimize expense, I decided to settle for a total of 1536MB by utilizing the original memory cards. I first removed the continuity modules in the back 2 slots, then moved the original pair of 256MB memory cards to the now-vacated slots, then installed the pair of 512MB memory cards to the front 2 slots. Couldn't have been easier! Now the old girl has over 1.5GB RAM! Not sure if removing the (2) 256MB cards and installing (2) 1GB cards would have worked. Hope this helps. My Dell 8250 had 512MB RAM consisting of (2) 256MB memory cards. Since memory cards must be installed in pairs and I wanted to minimize expense, I decided to settle for a total of 1536MB by utilizing the original memory cards. I first removed the continuity modules in the back 2 slots, then moved the original pair of 256MB memory cards to the now-vacated slots, then installed the pair of 512MB memory cards to the front 2 slots. Couldn't have been easier! Now the old girl has over 1.5GB RAM! Not sure if removing the (2) 256MB cards and installing (2) 1GB cards would have worked. Hope this... » Read More My Dell 8250 had 512MB RAM consisting of (2) 256MB memory cards. Since memory cards must be installed in pairs and I wanted to minimize expense, I decided to settle for a total of 1536MB by utilizing the original memory cards. I first removed the continuity modules in the back 2 slots, then moved the original pair of 256MB memory cards to the now-vacated slots, then installed the pair of 512MB memory cards to the front 2 slots. Couldn't have been easier! Now the old girl has over 1.5GB RAM! Not sure if removing the (2) 256MB cards and installing (2) 1GB cards would have worked. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Memory must be installed in matched pairs. You may have two 512s and two 1MB chips if you wish.
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all i did was. i had (1) 512mb and added (1gb) to the other slot works for me but the best way to do that is get 2i have 1.5 gb now. computers work by the power of 2 -- so if you have 128+ 128 =256 or 256+256 =512512+512=1gb not all computers are picky some time you can like me 512+1gb and it works but other computers some time the power of 2 is the way you have to go
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My machine has two 4GB chips, totaling 8GB. But the machine has 4 slots, so I could expand to 16GB without replacing the memory chips I have. In principle I could expand to 24GB by using 8GB chips. However, I use the machine for video editing, and I have a VM running Linux in addition, and I don't feel the need to expand, yet... Ronny
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I don't think they've officially said one way or the other yet. I strongly suspect it'll be possible, because it seems like there are 2 RAM slots available and you should be able to pop in a second 2GB stick if you really want, but you'll probably have to wait until these are officially released to find out how easy or difficult that'll be in practice.
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Hey,I'm guessing that you can. My laptop came with 1GB of RAM, two 512MB chips. When I got this I took out one of the 512MB chips and put the 2GB one in its place, so my laptop currently has 2.5GB of RAM. Did that a few months ago and I've had no issues at all so far. If you can put a 2GB chip in one then you would be able to put one in the other slot as well. A 32-bit system won't recognize more than 4GB of RAM anyway so yh, I think you can put two in. I'm planning on getting another one soon to give my system 4GB. :) Hope that answers your question...and I hope I wasn't too long Hey,I'm guessing that you can. My laptop came with 1GB of RAM, two 512MB chips. When I got this I took out one of the 512MB chips and put the 2GB one in its place, so my laptop currently has 2.5GB of RAM. Did that a few months ago and I've had no issues at all so far. If you can put a 2GB chip in one then you would be able to put one in the other slot as well. A 32-bit system won't recognize more than 4GB of RAM anyway so yh, I think you can put two in. I'm planning on getting another one soon to give my system 4GB. :) Hope that answers your question...and I hope I... » Read More Hey,I'm guessing that you can. My laptop came with 1GB of RAM, two 512MB chips. When I got this I took out one of the 512MB chips and put the 2GB one in its place, so my laptop currently has 2.5GB of RAM. Did that a few months ago and I've had no issues at all so far. If you can put a 2GB chip in one then you would be able to put one in the other slot as well. A 32-bit system won't recognize more than 4GB of RAM anyway so yh, I think you can put two in. I'm planning on getting another one soon to give my system 4GB. :) Hope that answers your question...and I hope I wasn't too long « Show Less
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I think you can chose which gb you would like to use depending on how much storage you want. I hope this answers your question.
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512 mb but its pretty fast and you can add memory up to 32GB in the memory card slot it has.
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You can use two of these with 2 of the 4GB you currently have with no problem. I'm currently doing the same myself. Just make sure you alternate the slots you place the in. Such as 1&3 for one set and 2&4 for the other set.
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It has 7GB built in. I don't think you can add any more, but you don't need to.
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Yes. However, the max memory is 2Gb -- four 512Mb Rambus RDRAM is recommended.
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@Robert, i have seen people put up to 16gbs of ram so yes, you can put 2x8gbs ive also seen up to 1600mhz ram on this motherboard.
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Hi, thanks for contacting us. This will work in your system. Unfortunately there is not a 512 mb version. I am sorry and if there is anything else I can do for you or if you have any other questions please let me know. Sincerely, Chris Nickels Red Planet Trading
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No. The question is not whether your system can use the SDRAM, the issue is your system will not support more than 2 GB as configured.
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Don't think the seller will, but I ordered from crucial and installed 4 GB myself. Took about 2 min
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Ram memory is soldered so it is unexpandable. You'd have to purchae the variant with 8GB by default. SSD is mSata so you can expand manually.
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Do you have more than four slots to put them in? I haven't seen a MB with 6 slots yet.
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yes you can upgrade to a maximum of 4Gb. Ensure you look at the installed memory which should be either ddr2-pc2-5300 or ddr2 pc2-6400. match the ordering of additional ram to what you have installed. Good Luck
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It has 4 slots so you should be good. I'm running 2x4gb of 1866. It runs at 1600 but I'm told I can change that in the bios easily.