finding memory type

hi
i was wondering how i could find what memory a pc needs when the pc is not working?

i had a system given yesterday that is missing its memory the guy that gave me it dosent know what sort it should take

all it says on it is it came with 256mb of ddr

is there a way to find out ?

thanks

 

There's a US company called MemoryX, who give free advice by e-mail or website on memory usage. I asked them about memory for my laptop and they were fantastic; came back with an immediate response, from there I ordered my stick and it was with me in the UK inside 5 days. Brilliant!

 

What type of Motherboard is it ?

The brand and model number should be written on the board

 

The required memory is related to the processor, not the motherboard.

If you are able remove the processor (you may only need to remove the heatsink) and post the serial number on the processor, this will identify it.
In intel should have a number which starts with SL... on it.

make sure the pc is disconnected from the mains first

Studiot T

 

hi

i cant find a name on the board just says rev g so hopeing it still the original to the machine

on the case it says
intel celeron 2.30Ghz

emachines 210

 

There that's told me! and I thought that you wanted to get a bog standard pc running, not get into hardware mods and overclocking.

Actually you have provided sufficient info if simplicity is your aim.

An E machines 2.3 Celeron (now we know the processor is intel not AMD - this eliminates hallf the worlds motherboards) has a 400 Mhz frontside bus. Some motherboards will require memory to be set in pairs but this is too sophisticated for E-machines so you should be Ok to buy a single (or more if you like) memory module. Check that the is a single key slightly off centre to fit the module in the correct way round.

You should look for PC3200 modules you can see pictures at the link below.

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Affordable-Computer-PC-Components

E machines power supplies are low spec and fail easily, in my experience. DO NOT overclock without beefing this up.

Remember when working on a pc that modern motherboards are always live if connected to the mains so disconnect the mains.

happy memories

Studio T

 

thanks for that

ye just wanting to get it running not overclock (just looking for something faster than my 7 year old slot 1 pentium 3 )

thats cheaper than i was expecting (thats good dont want to spend alot incase there is anything realy wrong with the pc)

your right about the power supply thats the reason he i had it given it went