Question about updating RAM on my computer.

[The Darkness]

Alright, so I got WOW and my 256 RAM that's been in my computer from the start must be kind of full. I can't really afford it, but I'm going to buy some RAM.

I need to know what's the best way of freeing up some space to get the game running smoother, and also...

If I end up buying new RAM for my computer I need to know a couple of things.

1: Will 256 or 512 RAM be added to the 256 I already have in there, and if so... do you think it's enough to get the game up and running smoothly?

2: Is it easy to install? I've read up on it and it seems easy enough. I need to get a grounding wrist strap, so no static shock occurs and destroys the RAM I'm about to put in

3: Can I just pick up the newest RAM and put it in or are there different types? Not sure how to do this, but I believe learning this stuff now will cease any future headaches.

I figure if I could dump out everything off my HD already and get everything up and running again, that I can install the RAM by myself without any trouble.

All feedback would be greatly appreciated, as I'm thinking about picking up the RAM tomorrow at either Bestbuy/Radioshack/Target.

[The Darkness]

Also....

Also, found this out from Gateway.com.

"Type of memory module ( shipped )
RIMM Continuity Module ( C-RIMM )

What does that mean? How many pins am I looking for?

[The Darkness]

I talked to a Gateway representative.

The guy told me I would have to buy two sticks, because you need to install them two at a time.

256 MB PC800 RDRAM for a price of 174.99 each ( x 2 = 349.98 )

That's wayyyyyy to much money for me to be thinking about right now. Is there a better option?

[jedi]

There are certain types of memory and you need to make sure that you buy the right one for your computer.

Yes you have to buy them 2 at a time.

They are TOTALLY easy to install.

Check out this website for great prices on computer stuff (but this link is for the memory section of the website)

[duffclown65]

I don't know much about computer or RAM in general, but I'm pretty sure $175 each is WAY ripping you off. You should be able to find it much cheaper.

[The Darkness]

I would go into this long winded post, but I'll just make it short.

Spent a few hours hunting down memory. Idiotic morons at Best Buy/Geek Squad make me wait for 1.5 hours, before telling me my type of memory needed is obsolete and that I have to order it online.

Ebay has my sticks at an average price of $200.00 plus S/H.

I'm not happy right now.

[The Darkness]

This is what I need...

Either 2 128 PC800 RDRAM 184 Pin Rimm = 256MB + The 256 I already have in there ( 128 sticks x 2 ) = 512MB

or

2 256MB PC800 RDRAM 184 Pin Rimm = 512MB


Either one I'll be happy with, if I can get it for under $150.00

Again, I'm cringing that I have to pay that much for this crap, but what am I going to do? I didn't know my computer was crap until I installed WOW.

[The Darkness]

Thanks for all the help guys. I took the link and found what was exactly needed. Two 128MB from Samsung. ( same two that I already have in there ) and only paid a total of about $100.00

[jedi]

Newegg is a great site for computer stuff. Glad it helped you out!

[beezer]

Nice Dark, glad you found it for a reasonable price. You really don't need to go buy a grounding strap, just touch some metal before you install an dont move around. To be extra safe perform installation on anything but a carpet. Like the bathroom or something.

[The Darkness]

I'm probably going to lay down some newspaper. That should be good enough. I'll get the memory on Thursday night and have it installed by Friday. I should be all set to play without any trouble.

[jedi]

Or put it up on a table or something in the kitchen, that's what I do. Having more RAM is always a good thing!