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"I hate computers - Help"

So I get up early for once on holidays to do history essay and geography

But wait my RAM has arrived in the post, I'll do that.

Disconnect computer, take cover off, touch radiator etc

AH there the RAM slot... about 5000 wires are in the way and is behind a metal bit which cut my hands to bit. 2 of the wires were disconnected for some reason.

So I manage to fit the RAM chip thing, put computer back together put on power.

Then it says memory error... and start-up screen is fuzzy. it's not fuzzy now but still only says 64MB

So what's up?

eh eh?

Whoever said it was easy try my computer

And don't suggest take it to SR because I live in Scotland

first,

what CPU do you have. AMD/INTEL, Althon/PentiumX/Duron/Celeron? What clock speed is it? From this we can assertain what front side bus it has and therefore what RAM will work. To do this, right click on 'MyComputer' icon. then go to properties. And click on the 'General TAB'. At the bottom is the info on your CPU. It will also tell you how much RAM you have installed.

second,

what make of Motherboard do you have?

However, i must say the chances of you CPU or Mobo not accepting PC100 RAM is minimal. Unless you've got a P4 then almost all CPUs can take PC100. and if your CPU is fine with it (i.e. you Front side buss on the PC can take it) then the mobo will be able to do so also.
What this means is that the chacnes are you either a have bad RAM. or to be honest the interferance you talk about when the machine boots would indicate to me that there is some kind of short circuit, thus making the display go wrong. Are you sure all the wires aren't touching other bits of the computer? With particular refernece to your video card and the monitor out put. If you are getting a short on this with another wire, then interferance would certianly accur.

Pc66 eh?

Dammit

I should have investigated more

locky1133 wrote:
> Firstly, lol at you living in scotland.

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Macedonia.

;-)

What does your Motherboard support. If it's only Pc66, then a pc100 stick won't work. I know your description said 'backwards compatible' but that won't make a motherboard that is unfamiliar with newer technology understand it. I'm not sure about this, but can you patch your Bios or something to make it work?

Someone else will know for sure

A friend of mine had a one stop strategy to any problem encountered with a PC:

re-install windows.


It actually seemed to clear up most problems quite effectively...

Did you get the right type of Ram for your PC SHEEPY ?

Some types have same pin config so will fit in but are not comaptable with the Mother Board.

You should see what mess my computer is inside

Now I have never opened it in 2 years

Yet there are loose wires everywhere

It is impossible to get near RAM slots, it's below this metal bit THAT KEEPS CUTTING ME

Ahh, u see, PC's are annoying, tricky devils to fix or upgrade. Some characters on this forum claim that just this type of upgrade is no problem, everyone can do it, everyone should do it. And the case fitting back together in the same way is some times tricky! We have let PC manufacture's get away with this for such a long time, they are just taking the p*** now.

I'll try it on my brothers computer

And if it's the slot then I'll take out the 64mb

Put in the 128mb one

Give 64mb to brother and then we both have 128MB

YAY
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I bought the one thats at no.10 in chart thing

DIMM - 128 MB RAM, 168 PIN, PC 100 MHz, SYNCHRONOUS. This DIMM is widely compatible. Please consult your motherboard manual before ordering. RAM can be fitted for you in any Special Reserve Shop. 100% backwards compatible with PC66.

Goodbye for now.