[Tim C]

Hi,
I have an HP pavillion 7940 PC. Windows XP. I Know...it's old!!
I wanted to increase the ram. I am currently running a a PC133...128 ram stick and a 256 stick. I purchased a 512 stick but the computer can't see it!
The other sticks are 144 pin and the new one is 168. Is it the wrong ram? Or can't my older HP run on it?
Thanks for any help!
Tim

 

[bonk]

Is that a laptop?

 

[Tim C]

No Bonk.. it's a home PC. Any thoughts?
Tim

 

[Courtneyc]

This is a no-brainer. Yes, you have the wrong RAM. The 168-pin chip will not work in the 144-pin socket, regardless of the size. The 168-pin RAM is DDR RAM and is not supported by your motherboard.

Courtney sends....

 

[Tim C]

So much for Frye's Electronics anf their expert help!
Thanks for all your help!!
You guys and girls are great!
Tim

 

[idowindows]

And here's the link for crucial.com for that specific pc model - http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=Pavilion+7940

Prefer Kingston? - http://www.ec.kingston.com/ecom/con...aq-Pavilion+7940&distributor=0&submit1=Search

Neither vendor will offer you the best price you can find but either can vouch their memory will work with your specific pc model....

Happy Holidays...

 

[bonk]

Thought it may have been a joke post, but I guess not..