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| 17438 | 2001-08-22 14:00:00 | I've got a 800mhz duron. 128 Mb SDRAM. A measly 16 Mb onboard graphics card. A GA-7ZMMC 'gigabyte' motherboard. (cheap 1) 1> I want a geforce 2 ,(32 or 64 mb) + another stick of 128 ram. 2> I'm wantin' to know whether it would be advisable to attempt this upgrade myself??????!!!!! 3> is it possible to use any type of 128 ram, or do need a specific type for it to be compatable with my motherboard etc..?? |
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| 17439 | 2001-08-22 21:52:00 | Hi. The upgrade you propose is relatively straightforward. You need to be aware of the removal procedures for your existing card and drivers, the installation of new software for the new card, and take appropriate anti-static precautions. PCWorld's hard copies give good step-by-step guides for these. The ram should Ideally be for the same speed that your processor/motherboard support - eg sdram pc100 or pc130. The motherboard manufacturer's website would be best to refer to. |
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| 17440 | 2001-08-23 09:24:00 | You will be fine adding PC133 ram to your system. It will clock down if necessary. PC100 is getting harder to find and will probably be more expensive anyway. |
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