Horrible lag, need sum1 good with computers

[volunteerswine]

Time of this report: 4/25/2009, 17:07:06
Machine name: YOUR-D0F670B45A
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.090206-1234)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Compaq Presario 061
System Model: ER919AA-ABA SR1820NX NA620
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3400+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.2GHz
Memory: 446MB RAM
Page File: 517MB used, 536MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.090


i want to buy some new ram from Newegg but im not sure which ones are compatible and which one's arent :/
the current set im looking at is at newegg
crucial Ballistix 4GB (2 x 2G 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory


is that good or not? i really know basically nothing about computers, i was just told that i need more ram

[wtfdudes]

If you tend to overclock your comp, I'd recommend you to get DDR3, since they are able to have more clock rate. Whilst the top of DDR2 is 533Mhz by default. As far as I know nearly every RAM is compatible with any comp.
With 4GB, you won't be able to fully utilize you RAM at all. But for future comps you can easily build them in. In my opinion you can buy it, it's definitely enough for gaming purposes.

By the way, what's your graphic card, as it could be the cause of your lag too?

[Serverman]

Wtfdudes, that is wrong.. Getting a compitable ram card can be a real pain in the arse.ru
Also i see that you run XP. I belive xp is only compitable with 2 gigs of ram

[wtfdudes]

Yeah, I'm sorry. My RAMs I've chosen the last few times were always fitting. Lucky bastard Probably because of the motherboards I've chosen so far.

I belive xp is only compitable with 2 gigs of ram

That's wrong
Doesn't have do to anything with the OS you use. It's all about your mobo you are using. As for me, mine is compatible having 8GB max.
After searching for your RAM, I've found out that crucial has a service finding a compatible RAM for your motherboard.
SDRAM, DDR2 and DDR RAM memory upgrades from Crucial.com

[Serverman]

maximum amount of ram on 32bit OS is 4GB

Memory Limits for Windows Releases (Windows)
Althogh we dont know what version of XP he has

[volunteerswine]

well my graphics card is an Nvidia something, from what gm's have told me its pretty low grade, so i just hold my video settings as low as they go. And yea i have no idea what windows im running, i think 4gb is the most i can have though.

[Volund]

ug, compaq's are always a pita to upgrade.

I'll look around for you, but the RAM is almost certainly either DDR or DDR2.

The model number is Presario 061 correct?

[volunteerswine]

i believe so yea, at least thats what dxdiag is telling me

[Volund]

OK, please download Belarc Adviser and post back here with the info on the RAM.

I'll point you to the right ram once I have that info.

[volunteerswine]

sorry for not replying in a long time, vacations happen

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