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    Asus A8JM memory upgrade question

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by smalss, Jan 19, 2007.

  1. smalss

    smalss Notebook Consultant

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    just wondering how hard it was to install more memory on my a8jm?? and what are the steps to do so? thnx guys
     
    smalss, Jan 19, 2007
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    Zero The Random Guy

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    Its not difficult at all. It is probably the easiest and cheapest way to make a computer faster, depending on applications. Do you know how many slots in the notebook are occupied? If not, then how much RAM is present in the notebook at the moment?
     
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    i have a gig of ram at the moment. I think both slots are being used by 512's.
     
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    Well, 1 GB is normally more than enough for the majority of Windows tasks, and unless you are gaming alot, then there is little ness to upgrade. You can check your memory usage in task manager. If you want to upgrade then you will have to remove at least one module. If you do game alot, then 2 GB is recommended, and in that case, you will need to purchase two modules of 1 GB density each.
     
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    I am thinking of upgrading so i can run vista more efficiently. or is one going to be enough. I dont game at all really.
     
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    Vista will probably like more than 1 GB of RAM, but I'm not sure, as I haven't tried Vista yet. I do, however, think the maority of people feel that Vista will run better with more than 1 GB.
     
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    I would upgrade to 1.5 gb for vista

    so you will have an extra 512 mb dim
     
    stamar, Jan 19, 2007
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