mobo question about ram

[aljenkins88]

how do i find out the max ram i can put in my mobo I have an HP computer with the stock mobo. It has two slots for ram with one 512 stick in already. I would like to find out if its possible to add up to 2 GB ram but Im not sure how to find out. Nothing is mentioned in my computer documentation. thanks

 

[kirbyrj]

Without knowing specifics (not enough info here...model #, etc.), but I'd guess that your maximum system memory is 2GB (2x1GB modules). And you'd have to remove the 1x512mb you already have.

 

[aljenkins88]

model number a-600n

 

[kirbyrj]

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...c=en&product=424351&lang=en&docname=c00191699

Guess I was wrong...2x512 is all you can do in it.

 

[aljenkins88]

would you reccomend i just save and start a build because I want my computer to run Autocad efficiently and it is not doing that right now.

 

[Gatticus]

Autocad is one of those progs that likes lots of ram so the more the better. I, myself, would start building a new computer with 2gb of ram in mind, especially if you are planning to move to Vista when it arrives. This url has some tips for running Autocad.
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/item?siteID=123112&id=2895328&linkID=2475323

 

[kirbyrj]

I would agree that a new system is probably best.

 

[iro.bot85]

Yes, I would save up to buy a better system. HP does sell some machines that have X2 series processors in them with 2GB of RAM, that should work pretty well for what you need.

Little OT here, but is autocad multithreaded?

 

[aljenkins88]

thanks for the help. I think that for now I will keep the desktop i have and add 512 more memory. I'll be going to college soon so I will get a nice laptop with graduation money.

 

[kirbyrj]

Right now there are some nice deals on Dell's with coupon codes and the like.