upgrading memory

hello....so im trying to upgrade my memory to help with slow performance ddue to multitasking.

these are my specs

running windows XP pro
dell dimension 4100
Pentium IIIE, 700 MHz (7x100)
128 Mb of RAM (Available slot)
150+ Gb of hardrive space
um...dont know what else

where should i shop? and what should i get?

is tigerdirect a good place to shop for good prices? (where i got my harddrive)

please let me know.



PS: anything else you think i should upgrade?

 

Crucial.com, Memory.com would be the first place to start to make sure you get the right type. Then again it may be just PC100 that it uses. As for performance, yes a little bit more may help, and it will take up to 512mb.

Memory.com has 256mb modules of PC133 for around $45.00, and Crucial has it for $52.00. Also going with a better system that is not 700mhz may be better (1.2 to 2.0ghz).

 

newegg.com has the best prices. Once you find out what type of memory u need, post it and ill help u look

 

Already posted what type he needs. SDRAM, 168 PIN, PC133 • CL=2 • Unbuffered • Non-parity • 133MHz • 3.3V

Only kind that will work in that old of a machine. Personally I would stay away from Kingston ValueRam. Crucial is a better deal, due to they use Micro type RAM.

 

so will it help?. From the response im not sure if its worth it.

im gonna try those sites thanks. But i also wanted to ask if i can upgrade anymore. Is the CPU upgradeable?

or should i get a whole new one.


also, I was interested in learning to build my own desktop....know of any guides aand stuff?


thanks

 

Not on a OEM would you be able to upgrade the processor. Upgrading the RAM would help for desktop applications like Office, and Internet Browsing. Especially running XP. I have one machne that I upgraded that was running XP, and upgraded the RAM and she ran a lot better.

 

sorry. Dont know what an OEM is. May you elarorate?

ok, yea im refereing to those type of apps. w/ the addition of maybe a chat program and itunes. I think I'll go ahead and order the RAM than.

 

OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer. Go for the 512mb if you can afford it, due to the machine will love you for it.

 

oki got he 520 one.



THanks for the help.