Question Being a divvy

[Jupitus]

Errr I think I am being a divvy... how can I find out in Vista what make/model/settings etc my RAM is please? I want to get another 2Gb but want to try to match it all

 

[TdC]

cpu/z

 

[Dark Orb Choir]

kingston configurator ftw

Kingston Technology Company - Kingston Memory Search - Search by Manufacturer/Model

 

[Jupitus]

Ummm right then... thanks chaps... next question then, as I'm befuddled.

I have right now 2x1Gb sticks in slots 1 and 3 of my Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R mobo... the memory is corsair PC2-6400 (400 MHz) RAM, part number CM2X1024-6400.

The CPU is a Q6600 Kentsfield.

Running Vista 64bit OS what would folks recommend for an upgrade? No megabucks to be spent, just looking for a bit more RAM for running WAR. Should I try to get another 2x1024 to match current memory or go for all new? I take it I can't run (or at least gain any benefit) newer RAM together with this, right?

Ta muchly!

 

[Trem]

I would certainly recommend 4gb for Vista 64bit, runs sexily, like Jup in a leotard.

 

[Dark Orb Choir]

hello chum, im back in the saddle (until next time)

 

[Trem]

hello chum, im back in the saddle (until next time)

Wahaay welcome back!

 

[Dark Orb Choir]

ta chum, im getting a ginger haired african american lesbian blind dwarf to proof read everything before i post it in future, just in case i hurt the bleeding heart liberals.


and Jup, 4gig > 2 gig - try and get the same stuff though

 

[TdC]

I have 4gb (4x1gb) of 1066Mhz Kingston I'm willing to part with Jupizor if the price is right

 

[dysfunction]

How accurate is CPU-Z at getting component specs right?

It tells me my motherboard has PCI-Express which I didnt think it had.
It says I have an Asus A8N-SLI motherboard. I can't really check that right now.

If it does have PCI-Express what graphics card would fit that motherboard?
I have an Nvidia 7600GT at the moment...which could be either PCI-Express or AGP which I can't check right now either...

 

[Kryten]

Should be just about spot on as it'll get the details from the BIOS and board itself. Yeah, the A8N has PCI-Express (the SLI version has 2) and will take plenty of cards - the most powerful I would bother fitting to it would be 8800/9600 or possibly even the 9800GT range of cards, much more and the lack of bandwidth will sap any extra oomph the higher end cards would like to give you.

 

[dysfunction]

Thanks Kryten!

I'm prob better off waiting 6 months and then buy a new PC anyway. This one is getting on a bit.