Solved Do I HAVE to use 1GB RAM sticks?

jester0608

New member
Local time
6:42 PM
Messages
6
Hi, I have recently decided to buy some more RAM for my PC except I have one question. Firstly, here are my specs:

Memory Installed 1 GB
Maximum allowed 4 GB* (4 x 1 GB)

*Actual available memory may be less
Speed supported PC2-4200 MB/sec
Type 240 pin, DDR2 SDRAM

Board: Asus A8M2N-LA
Processor: MD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core (3800+ 2.0 GHz)
and I have 4 DDR2 RAM slots.

Question is, if it indicates (4 x 1 GB) and the maximum allowed is 4GB does that mean I can only use 1GB sticks in the slots? Or can I use 2GB as well? (as long as I keep it at 4GB)
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate x64Athlon 64 X2 (Dual Core) 3800+ 2.0 GHz1GB DDR2 (4GB Max. Allowed)ASUS GeForce GT220 1GB
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavilion a1600n
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Athlon 64 X2 (Dual Core) 3800+ 2.0 GHz
Motherboard
ASUS A8M2N-LA
Memory
1GB DDR2 (4GB Max. Allowed)
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS GeForce GT220 1GB
Hard Drives
500GB SATA
It would help knowing the exact model of your board to give a more precise answer.

But off the top of my head, you should be fine using (2x2GB)
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 8.1 PRO3rd Generation Intel Core i7‐3612QM CPU @ 2.1...8GB DDR3NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M (128 bit), 1GB Grpahics
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
DELL VOSTRO 3650
OS
Windows 8.1 PRO
CPU
3rd Generation Intel Core i7‐3612QM CPU @ 2.10GHZ
Memory
8GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M (128 bit), 1GB Grpahics
Screen Resolution
1920X1080
Hard Drives
750GB 5400RPM
It would help knowing the exact model of your board to give a more precise answer.

But off the top of my head, you should be fine using (2x2GB)


Oh sorry, its an Asus A8M2N-LA
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate x64Athlon 64 X2 (Dual Core) 3800+ 2.0 GHz1GB DDR2 (4GB Max. Allowed)ASUS GeForce GT220 1GB
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavilion a1600n
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Athlon 64 X2 (Dual Core) 3800+ 2.0 GHz
Motherboard
ASUS A8M2N-LA
Memory
1GB DDR2 (4GB Max. Allowed)
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS GeForce GT220 1GB
Hard Drives
500GB SATA
I just looked over the specs for your Mobo, looks like a good main board.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate x64
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
Turns out I can only use a maximum of 1GB per slot. (I used the scanner). Thanks!
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate x64Athlon 64 X2 (Dual Core) 3800+ 2.0 GHz1GB DDR2 (4GB Max. Allowed)ASUS GeForce GT220 1GB
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavilion a1600n
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Athlon 64 X2 (Dual Core) 3800+ 2.0 GHz
Motherboard
ASUS A8M2N-LA
Memory
1GB DDR2 (4GB Max. Allowed)
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS GeForce GT220 1GB
Hard Drives
500GB SATA
You already found the answer, but when it says 4x1 GB for the max...that means you only get a max of 1 GB per slot.

As far as adding memory, I would try to match your existing stick, or completely replace it with 4 matching sticks.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1Intel Core i7-260012 GB Patriot Extreme DDR3-1333Nvidia GTX 470
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
CPU
Intel Core i7-2600
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD3P-B3
Memory
12 GB Patriot Extreme DDR3-1333
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GTX 470
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell UltraSharp 2209WA
Hard Drives
OCZ Agility3 240 GB, WD5001AALS, WD7501AALS
PSU
OCZ ModStream 700W
Case
CoolerMaster HAF 912 Advanced
Cooling
CoolerMaster Hyper 212 Plus
Let us know IF you require futher assistance.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate x64
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
Back
Top