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adding too much ram than recommended for the machine...
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i have just upgraded my ram, and now have 2 x 512gb ram modules spare
i have looked into installing them in my mums dell latitude C810 laptop, but on crucials site it says this machine can handle a maximum of 512mb
is this just a guide ? or will i wreck it by installing the 1gb?
or will it just have no effect at all?
is it worth a try?
thanks
i have looked into installing them in my mums dell latitude C810 laptop, but on crucials site it says this machine can handle a maximum of 512mb
is this just a guide ? or will i wreck it by installing the 1gb?
or will it just have no effect at all?
is it worth a try?
thanks
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.It will all depend on the make of the mother board and the BIOS chip that is fitted. It is worth a try if they are the correct type as more RAM makes for a smoother operation of the computer.
Usually the worst to happen is that the computer will fail to boot with the new RAM fitted if it is not compatible, replacing the original RAM and rebooting will usually have everything back to square one. (please do not shout at me if you try it and something nasty happens)
Usually the worst to happen is that the computer will fail to boot with the new RAM fitted if it is not compatible, replacing the original RAM and rebooting will usually have everything back to square one. (please do not shout at me if you try it and something nasty happens)
It shouldnt do any harm, just make sure you earth yourself first to get rid of any static electicity, static will kill a computer faster than most things around.
I tried the same when I upgraded one of the kids laptops and thought i could save a few pennies by putting the old RAM into one of the other kids laptops, all that happened is i wasted 15mins as the laptop wouldnt boot with the extra chip in, it was fine again once removed
I tried the same when I upgraded one of the kids laptops and thought i could save a few pennies by putting the old RAM into one of the other kids laptops, all that happened is i wasted 15mins as the laptop wouldnt boot with the extra chip in, it was fine again once removed
fire up lol : )
Simple: If it is a Dual-Channel board, you should really fit matched size to the specified slots and try anything or nothing in any other slots up to maximum supported. It will work OK with one/mixed tho.
Non Dual-Channel, you 'can' fit different size sticks so long as other specs match.
Simple: If it is a Dual-Channel board, you should really fit matched size to the specified slots and try anything or nothing in any other slots up to maximum supported. It will work OK with one/mixed tho.
Non Dual-Channel, you 'can' fit different size sticks so long as other specs match.
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