What kind of RAM does my computer use?
 

I want to install new RAM but I'm not sure what kind of RAM my computer is compatible with. How can I find that out?

Download the tool below.

http://www.benchmarkhq.ru/fclick/fclick.php?fid=178

How do I use it? :tpg: (I'm using it through command, but I don't know what to do next)

I'm actually not sure because I've never used it. Have you tried typing "all" (without quotes)?

Two methods: One, open up the case and look at the stick since it will have the type on the label. Two, check online with the manfufacturer of your computer/motherboard and their support page will tell you. You'll want to look for something like 'PCxxxx' or 'DDRxxx'.

Can you tell us anything about it? Is it a desktop computer, or a laptop? If it's a laptop, things are a little more complicated, but if it's a desktop from the last couple of years, there aren't many different types of RAM it could take.

Just give us your brand, model number/name, and year of purchase.
<3 Google.

cpu info try that program very handy

Belarc Advisor

Try that program if you are still having trouble, gives you a whole load of information about your PC. It will tell you what motherboard and processor you have (among other things), and from there we can tell you what type of RAM you have installed.

Great program. Thanks! =)

Main Circuit Board b
Board: Intel Corporation D915GAG AAC87709-301
Serial Number: BQAG44706382
Bus Clock: 533 megahertz
BIOS: Intel Corp. AG91510J.15A.0579.2004.1008.1003 10/08/2004

Memory Modules c,d
502 Megabytes Installed Memory
Slot 'J6H1' has 256 MB (serial number 0xF103FB5F)
Slot 'J6H2' is Empty
Slot 'J6J1' has 256 MB (serial number 0xF101FB65)
Slot 'J6J2' is Empty

Is this enough info?

Your motherboard takes DDR memory.

As an aside, don't get any RAM that is rated below PC2700 (333MHz).
Though they are hard to find these days, its not completely unheard of for some random store to offer it.
If you do get some, you'll likely make it asplode. =\/
(actually just fry the buggers)

Unless you're planning on overclocking, don't get anything above PC2700, either. In other words, get PC2700. If you get anything below that, such as PC2100, all of your RAM will run at the speed of your slowest stick(s), aka the PC2100 (266MHz). Likewise, if you get PC3200 and use it with your PC2700, all of your RAM, including the PC3200 sticks, will run at PC2700 speed (333MHz).