I have a e-machine W3052 and it has 512 mb. DDR SDRAM and I would like to add more memory, in the hand book all it has is to add or replace memory use DIMM memory.
I need to know what type to get, I was told to get DDR PC 2100
I Dont know anything about buying RAM ?????
Hello,
Located here is the actual specifications of your W3052.
http://www.emachines.com/support/product_support.html?cat=Desktops&subcat=W%20Series&model=W3052
The DDR means "double data rate", SDRAM is "synchronous dynamic random access memory" and DIMM is for "dual inline memory module". These are the way manufacturers describe the specific speed, type, and packaging of the memory. You need to get the correct combination for your computer in order for it to function properly. The PC2100 is NOT correct, at the very least it will slow your computer down, and possibly will not work at all. You should use PC2700.
If you wish to add another 512MB taking your computer to 1GB total, then you only need 1 module, a 512MB, like the one that came in the computer. Do not purchase a 1GB module expecting it to work properly with the one already there. It probably won't. If you want to max out your computer's memory taking it to 2GB, then you will need to purchase 2 each 1GB modules, and remove the existing 512MB module.
When you go to the computer store, you ask for either "one five-hundred-twelve megabyte, PC2700, DDR, SDRAM DIMM memory module" or "two one-gigabyte, PC2700, DDR, SDRAM DIMM memory modules".
The part numbers from, Kingston, one of the major add-on memory makers are shown here:
512MB = KVR333X64C25/512
1GB = KVR333X64C25/1G
From the e-machine website (Linkbelow):
You computer came with:
512MB DDR (1 × 512MB) SDRAM (PC2700).
You may uupgrade to 2GB max , so you ned two-1GB strips of SDRAM (PC2700)
Do a purchase search(Google or Yahoo for example) for the PC 2700 and see all the selection that is available. If I were you ,as you machine is somewhat old? I would buy based upon price.
After opening the left side of the (looking at the front) with the power supply switch off or the cord unpluugged, yu will see two slots for Ram .One is presently occupied. Their are two clips that one must push down on at each end which lifts the ram module up out of the slot. Push the new one down into the slot untill the clips snap back into place. The RAM fits only one way.
If you need further asistance , please ask. You might want to open the side of your computer first to confirm what I have said before ordering the new RAM.
512MB DDR (1 × 512MB) SDRAM (PC2700)
http://www.emachines.com/support/product_support.html?cat=Desktops&subcat=W%20Series&model=W3052
Here's what you need:
http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=W3052
Hope this helps!
Your computer uses PC2700 memory. You should pop open the side of the chassis and take a look to see how many memory slots there are on the motherboard. What I found was a generic image in the documentation that may not be exactly what you have in your computer. The docs show 4 slots. If this is the case, you can add 3 more 512MB modules to the system (it maxes out at 2GB of memeory). If there are only 2 slots, you can remove the 512MB module already installed, and install 2 1MB modules).
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my model t3304 only has 256 ram mem.can i upgrade & also, if i can,
what type of memory do i use. i was told pc 3200. does it have to be in
pairs .. what about the pins..
thank you
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