I want to add RAM to my ET1831-05.

sheriff12

I need more RAM. How much can I add, and is there any particular brand I should purchase? I purched this computer used so I don't know the specs.

Spartan1

According to the number you quoted this isn't an Acer machine!

 

However, if everything inside it is original, then you should be able to fit a maximum of 4Gb RAM.  According to the blurb, it has two memory slots  -  you will need to see how much is currently installed in order to know what to buy.

 

Here is a link to the Crucial memory website:-

 

http://uk.crucial.com/gbr/en/compatible-upgrade-for/eMachines/et1831-05

 

I would add that  am neither an agent for Acer nor Crucial.  And indeed you can obtain suitable RAM from any number of other places...

 

Spartan1

According to the number you quoted this isn't an Acer machine!

 

However, if everything inside it is original, then you should be able to fit a maximum of 4Gb RAM.  According to the blurb, it has two memory slots  -  you will need to see how much is currently installed in order to know what to buy.

 

Here is a link to the Crucial memory website:-

 

http://uk.crucial.com/gbr/en/compatible-upgrade-for/eMachines/et1831-05

 

I would add that  am neither an agent for Acer nor Crucial.  And indeed you can obtain suitable RAM from any number of other places...

 

laurent_14

Hello,

 

You'll find below the part numbers of original memory for eMachines ET1831:

 

KN.2GB03.009	DIMM.2GB.DT.DDR2-800.NAN.LF
KN.2GB0B.006	DIMM.2GB.DT.DDR2-800.SAM.LF
KN.2GB0B.022	DIMM.2GB.DT.DDR2-800.SAM.LF
KN.2GB0F.001	DIMM.2GB.DT.DDR2-800.TRANS.LF
KN.2GB0G.008	DIMM.2GB.DT.DDR2-800.HYN.LF
KN.2GB0G.013	DIMM.2GB.DT.DDR2-800.HYN.LF
KN.2GB0H.007	DIMM.2GB.DT.DDR2-800.UNI.LF

 

sheriff12

   Please excuse my ignorance, but I have no idea which one I should buy. Should I open my computer and see which one matches my RAM, or is either of these compatable? Does the RAM I have installed have the information on it? Thanks for helping!

laurent_14

Hello,

 

P/N: PT.NB602.021

Model: eMachines ET1831-05

OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bits

 

You already have 3 Gb memory (2+1) installed. You'll only need to buy a memory stick of 2Gb.

You'll find the memory information with HWINFO64 portable version (no installation).

You also have a PSU of 250W. A tool to determinate a PSU Enermax Power Supply Calcultor.

sheriff12

Thanks! theHWiNFO64 is superior to speccy. But will I have to upgrade my PSU if I make my unit 4GB's? And if so, how much?

Spartan1

No, you shouldn't need to upgrade your PSU.  The amount of current used by adding extra RAM will be negligible.

 

laurent_14

Hello sheriff12,

 

I'm in the wrong topic. Sorry. I confirm you don't need to change the PSU.