HP desktop memory upgrade.. 1gb or 2gb?

Question

I have a HP Pavilion a815n desktop with 512mb (two 256mb sticks) of memory running Windows XP. I want to add more but I'm not sure how much more. I can either add two 512mb or two 1gb sticks of memory for a total of 1.5gb or 2.5gb. How much would be best? Is 2.5gb too much? All I use the computer for is basically internet, listening to music and printing letters. I want to speed up the start time and not have it bog down when I do all 3 at once. Any suggestions???

Thank You,

CB

Answer 1

I have almost the same computer, i have 4 GB of memory. i prefer that. runs like a rabbit

Answer 2

You can never have "too much" RAM.  More is pretty much always better.

Answer 3

2gb should help it run alot faster. you should see am inprouvement in preformence

Answer 4

I run XP with 1 gig of ram.  I only use my PC to surf the web and listen to music as well.  It runs fine.  Having extra memory will not hurt.  I doubt it would get used.  Currently, I have 3 web pages open, I'm playing Live My Life by 2Pac, and a working on a Word document.  My total memory used is 576 MB.  My PC is running fine.  

Answer 5

2gb is plenty for XP and what you do.

I would personally go with the max the Motherboard will support.

Answer 6

2 GBs of RAM is enough for your needs.  1.5 is ok too.  If you only use your computer for internet and music etc.  1.5 is enough.

Answer 7

Anything more than  2gigs is over kill for windows XP.    

Answer 8

hi cb

better to use 1gb rams 2..finally 2 gb... it will clear the all problems what you mentioned in the above..

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