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So, a while back, a friend sold me a nice new PC, and I want to transfer as much stuff from the old machine on to the new one as I can. The old machine was a handbuilt box, so I'm not sure how to figure out what kind of memory it's got on the MB.
What are the possibilities of totally screwing up my new box by popping memory sticks from the old box into the new and just turning it on to see what happens?
You could fry the memory, or the sockets.
Best thing? identify the motherboard, look up the specs.
Hmmm.... this [link] may help.
Thanks, Daniel.
With the power off, you can just check to see if the sticks physically fit in the sockets. That won't hurt anything and will eliminate a lot of research if they don't.
Or remove one of the existing sticks and see if they're the same--it'll minimise chances of damaging anything by trying to fit a little too eagerly.
That's a good idea.
Thanks, Daniel.
No problem. I must admit, the best case scenerio your ram will work or just not.
With the power off, you can just check to see if the sticks physically fit in the sockets. That won't hurt anything and will eliminate a lot of research if they don't.
Or remove one of the existing sticks and see if they're the same--it'll minimise chances of damaging anything by trying to fit a little too eagerly.
Yeah, good ideas. I was actually planning on doing both of those things in the process, but I also wanted something better than just "try it and see what happens" if I got past those steps.
Can someone please ping REDACTED for me?
eta: nevermind.