[dba-Tech] RAM Terminology

It told me that my laptop took a maximum of 2GB of RAM and would only show up to 1GB 
chips.

It did however recognise that I have 4GB of RAM in it. ( 2 x 2GB chips)

-- 
Stuart

On 28 Sep 2011 at 9:20, John Bartow wrote:

> Same here. It's been about 98% accurate for me since I've started
> using it - which has to be close to the time it was first released.
> There are plenty of other little utilities that will inventory you
> hardware but Crucial's scanner is so easy to use, is kept up to date
> with newer technologies and gives you a price list when you're done.
> Sometimes I order directly from them but generally I order Crucial's
> memory direct from my supplier which is less expensive and faster
> delivery. There are cheaper brands but I've had some issues in the
> past with the low end RAM. It's usually not a big enough cost
> difference to justify the risk IMO.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of DJK (John)
> Robinson Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 6:11 PM To: 'Discussion of
> Hardware and Software issues' Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] RAM Terminology
> 
> Great!
> 
> (I've even used it to identify the motherboard in a PC built a long
> time ago - by me - no need to grovel with screwdriver ...)
> 
> John
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Arthur
> Fuller Sent: 28 September 2011 00:01 To: Discussion of Hardware and
> Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] RAM Terminology
> 
> 
> It worked a treat. Now I know exactly what to buy.
> A.
> 
> On Tue, Sep 27, 2011 at 6:38 PM, Arthur Fuller
> <fuller.artful at gmail.com>wrote:
> 
> > Ah! Thanks for this. I'll run it right now.
> > A.
> >
> >
> >
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