Ram upgrade cost?

[Decatur]

Hey all im looking into installing ram for a laptop, im assuming its ddr or ddr2 but seeing as the laptops different from a Desktop,(which i usually work with) im gonna give it to mah IT teacher, now does anyone know how much it would cost?

 

I currently have 480megs, which sucks HORRIBLY and look to upgrade, to hopefully at least 1 gig, does anyknow how much it would be?

 

BTW: Is there any way to find out what kind of ram (ddr, ddr2 or w.e.) thru software without using a memtest or physically opening my laptop? im on newegg and im seeing fair prices, just a matter of what i got.

 

EDIT EDIT: List some good brands as well. id rather not have this s*** the bed on me virtually.

Edited October 1, 2008 by Decatur♥

[ILIKETURTLES♥]

RAM is really easy to install and is pretty cheap now.

 

This is what i put in my sister old laptop http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16820144183 it only 15 bucks

 

And heres a guide http://www.helpwithpcs.com/upgrading/insta...ptop-memory.htm

[Decatur]

i was looking for 4 gigs of ram, and a price cap of 75 dollars, but thanks for helping.

[.Chris]

Firstly, you need to find out how much RAM that motherboard will support.

 

Use CPUZ to find out what type of ram you have now. LINK. If you can, give us a model of the laptop?

[Decatur]

Im searching for the model I wrote down somewhere.

 

Brand: Gateway

Model: looking

[Styrofolme]

When you find out what model your laptop is, use this website to direct you to the right kind of RAM. I would recommend you buy from newegg.com after you confirm which product you need.

 

You motherboard, unless you have upgraded or your computer was built very recently (which is doubtful, seeing as you don't even have 1gig), will most likely only support 2 gigs. If you're looking to upgrade more, you would be better off buying a new computer. Motherboards and CPUs aren't what I call cheap.

[Mcmodder♥]

you need to know the make of the mother bourd then go to this site i cant rember what it is but it will tell you but any way it will say what to buy then just go on ebay and have a look