I’m using an old computer that had 256 MB RAM. Rightly or wrongly, I decided that adding more RAM might help speed some tasks up. I got on eBay and ordered a 512 MB stick of Kingston. It arrived today, and I just installed it.
It took me two attempts to get the machine running. The first time started it the computer simply sat there beeping. Apparently, I didn’t have the memory sticks securely latched in their slots. I tried again and it now works.
Conclusions:
(1) Too early to tell how it affects system speed. I haven’t done memory intensive tasks yet.
(2) Whoever designed inside the computer box sure didn’t allow very much room for your hands when installing more memory.
(3) It sure does get dusty inside a computer if you don’t clean it for a few years.