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Old 08-09-2007, 06:00 AM
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i have recently bote 2 * 512mb ram they are compatable with my pc as i have cheked on the internet i have put them in but they cannot be detected by my system. plz can sum1 help.
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Old 08-09-2007, 06:29 AM
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Just because it is the same type of RAM, that doesn't mean it is compatible.

For example, all types of DDR-RAM aren't going to be compatible with a computer that has existing DDR-RAM in it. You need to look at the chipset, the density of the modules (if you got high density ram, that could be a problem, as high density is just a code word for 'horrible shit') and also the 'PC-XXXX' needs to be compatible. If you get ram with a higher number there than the existing one that came with your computer, there is a good chance it won't work.

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Old 08-09-2007, 06:48 AM
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When I bought 1Gb RAM I found it hard to put into my laptop. Are you sure it's fitted correctly?
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its fitted correctly and it is the right type as i did a crucial scan and had specialist shop help me. wen i put the ram in and turn the comp on the comp turns on but the screen doesnt.
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Double check that you didn't push the graphics card out a bit when you tried installing the ram. Then check that the cable to the monitor is tight, that same cable to the pc is tight. And the power cable is properly in.
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Did you leave the old RAM chips in and add more because sometimes that can screw it up.
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Press f12 to see if they're even recognized in the boot menu when the computer starts up.
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tried everything. will be sending rams back. (invcase sum1 wants 2 buy 2*512 sdrams 168 pin) :P
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Wow 168 pin desktop RAM? That stuff is ancient....
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its fitted correctly and it is the right type as i did a crucial scan and had specialist shop help me. wen i put the ram in and turn the comp on the comp turns on but the screen doesnt.
If a "specialist shop" said it's compatible my guess would be it isn't. I haven't been to a computer store that knows what they are talking about, ever.
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