> I really hate to keep asking you guys such really beginner
> questions, but I
> don't seem to be finding the information on my own. So here goes.
>
> How do you determine what kind of Ram you have in your computer and after
> finding that out what kind of Ram do you buy then to upgrade.
>
> I'm running a Gateway P5 100 with 16 MB of memory. I've called places here
> to inquire about upgrading to at least 32 MB's and as high as 64 MB's. One
> place is saying that it will cost me about $26 for each 8 MB's I
> upgrade to
> plus the installation fee. Is this a reasonable price for an additional 16
> MB's of Ram?

        Since your computer most likely uses 72 PIN SIMMS then $26 for 8MB is high,
assuming $26 is US dollars. Here in Canada I can get an 8MB SIMM for about
$15 CND. I suggest you shop around a little more. TTYL

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