I don't know how old your computer is but often the specs represented the limitations of the day. I have a 2004 Compaq that the specs say the max is 1GB. Back then the biggest memory cards were 512mb. Lo and behold, I'm now running 1.5GB with no problems after swapping out a 512mb for a 1gb.

If you go to one of the computer stores such as Tiger Direct and run the memory configurator it will show what the max is. If they don't have your model, somebody else will.

Rachael

p.s. If you're running XP, 1gb should not be a problem. You can check the usage with the Windows Task Manager (CTRL ALT DEL) and click on the Performance tab.

Last edited by Rachael; 10/11/09 07:44 AM.