RAM -- Acer Extensa 5230E

[Mr_Shocker]

Hello,

I would kindly like to know which is the best choice among these 2 RAMs for my laptop:

Crucial 4GB Kit (2 x 2GB) DDR2-667 SODIMM
DDR2 PC2-5300
CL=5
Unbuffered
NON-ECC
DDR2-667
1.8V
256Meg x 64
667MHZ

Crucial 4GB Kit (2 x 2GB) DDR2-800 SODIMM
DDR2 PC2-6400
CL=6
Unbuffered
NON-ECC
DDR2-800
1.8V
256Meg x 64
800MHZ

Thanks a lot
Greetings

 

[dorsetknob]

1st of all what O/S have you got installed
win? 32bit ..... win? 64 bit

 

[P4-630]

Wow... Seems to be a laptop from 2009, originally it came with Windows Vista Home (probably 32bit) and 1GB ram...

Acer Extensa 5230E-901G16MN - Kenmerken - Tweakers

tweakers.net

 

[dorsetknob]

Could have been Upgraded to " XP" or 7 might even be 10 we will find out if he replys

 

[Mr_Shocker]

1st of all what O/S have you got installed
win? 32bit ..... win? 64 bit

linux 32bit

Wow... Seems to be a laptop from 2009, originally it came with Windows Vista Home (probably 32bit) and 1GB ram...

Acer Extensa 5230E-901G16MN - Kenmerken - Tweakers

tweakers.net

yes, it's old laptop and came with windows xp 32bit 1GB ram, now there is linux 32bit

Could have been Upgraded to " XP" or 7 might even be 10 we will find out if he replys

I'd like to put linux
I just don't know which version is the most suitable
4 GB I think are enough. I don't know if the cpu is 32 or 64 bits

 

[dorsetknob]

Download and Run CPUz or look for Cpu spec in System property's

CPU-Z | Softwares | CPUID

CPU-Z for Windows® x86/x64 is a freeware that gathers information on some of the main devices of your system : Processor name and number, codename, process, package, cache levels. Mainboard and chipset. Memory type, size, timings, and module specifications (SPD). Real time...

www.cpuid.com

if its 64 bit capable then you can install 4 gig of ram and a 64 bit OS
if its 32 bit You can still install 4 gig but the Os will only find and use 3.5 gig and your stuck with a 32 bit OS
your laptop use's 667 ram but you can fit the ddr 800 (it will downclock to 667)

 

[Mr_Shocker]

Download and Run CPUz or look for Cpu spec in System property's

CPU-Z | Softwares | CPUID

CPU-Z for Windows® x86/x64 is a freeware that gathers information on some of the main devices of your system : Processor name and number, codename, process, package, cache levels. Mainboard and chipset. Memory type, size, timings, and module specifications (SPD). Real time...

www.cpuid.com

if its 64 bit capable then you can install 4 gig of ram and a 64 bit OS
if its 32 bit You can still install 4 gig but the Os will only find and use 3.5 gig and your stuck with a 32 bit OS
your laptop use's 667 ram but you can fit the ddr 800 (it will downclock to 667)

it is 64 bit
I saw it on the intel website:

Product Specifications

quick reference guide including specifications, features, pricing, compatibility, design documentation, ordering codes, spec codes and more.

ark.intel.com

with this processor maximum 667 Mhz of ram
I think that by putting 4GB you could try installing windows 10 64 bit. maybe on a 120 GB ssd.


but I'm not sure the CPU will sipport the OS. I should try. or even I could put linux but in this case I don't know which version is the best.