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Emachines E510: adding RAM?

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Hello,

First of all, I would like to thank everyone in advance who takes the time to consider my question.
I am currently using an eMachines E510 laptop. Admittedly, it's a bit cheap, and it’s a little slow. I would like to give it a second life and increase its capabilities.
Would it be useful or interesting to add more RAM? If so, what hardware? I know how to proceed with the installation. I just checked the current RAM sticks. It says on them:
1 GB 2Rx16 PC2 - 5300S-55S-12-A3
M470T2864DZ3-CE60827

I am eagerly awaiting your responses ;)

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Answer 1 / 9
Gledar Posted messages 82 Status Member 14
 
You can always add RAM (1GB is little); usually, on most machines, there is a free slot. Just turn off the PC, insert the module, and turn the PC back on; it will install automatically.

However, if you don't have a free slot, you can replace your 1GB module with a 2GB or 4GB one.
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Will the effects really be felt?
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Gledar Posted messages 82 Status Member 14
 
Given that you start with only 1GB, yes, it will be noticeable.

However, if you have two slots, both RAM sticks need to be the same for better performance, so either you add another 1GB stick or you replace the first one and put in 2 sticks of 2GB (which would be the best option). Anything above that wouldn't be useful unless you switch to 64-bit.
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There are two 1GB sticks. Two 2GB would be good then, I understand correctly?
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Answer 2 / 9
dsjp
 
Hello everyone,

A few additional bits of information regarding the eMachines e510,
With a hardware upgrade, it becomes a very responsive laptop for office use, internet, and multimedia... (despite the "poor quality of its graphics chipset), here is the Aida64 report of mine after this upgrade...

--------[ Summary ]------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Computer:
System type ACPI x64-based PC (Mobile)
Operating system Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
System Service Pack Service Pack 1
Internet Explorer 9.0.8112.16421 (IE 9.0)
DirectX DirectX 11.0
System name xxxxx
User name xxxxx
Connection domain xxxxx
Date / Time 2012-09-29 / 10:30

Motherboard:
Processor type Mobile DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo T9300, 2500 MHz (12.5 x 200)
Motherboard name eMachines Rhine
Motherboard chipset Intel Crestline-GML GL960
System memory 3061 Mo (DDR2-800 DDR2 SDRAM)
DIMM1: Kingston 99U5293-016.A00LF 1 Go DDR2-800 DDR2 SDRAM (6-6-6-18 @ 400 MHz) (5-5-5-15 @ 333 MHz) (4-4-4-12 @ 266 MHz)
DIMM3: Kingston 9905295-051.A00LF 2 Go DDR2-800 DDR2 SDRAM (6-6-6-18 @ 400 MHz) (5-5-5-15 @ 333 MHz) (4-4-4-12 @ 266 MHz)
BIOS type Insyde (11/10/2008)

Monitor:
Video card Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family (384 Mo)
Video card Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family (384 Mo)
3D accelerator Intel GMA X3100
Monitor AU Optronics B154EW02 V7 [15.4" LCD]

Multimedia:
Audio card Realtek ALC268 @ Intel 82801HBM ICH8M - High Definition Audio Controller

Storage:
IDE controller Intel(R) ICH8M Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 2850
IDE controller Intel(R) ICH8M-E/M SATA AHCI Controller
Storage controller Virtual CloneDrive
Hard drive SAMSUNG SSD 830 Series (238 Go, IDE)
Hard drive WDC WD3200BEVT-00ZCT0 ATA Device (298 Go, IDE)
Optical drive ELBY CLONEDRIVE SCSI CdRom Device (Virtual CD-ROM)
Optical drive ELBY CLONEDRIVE SCSI CdRom Device (Virtual CD-ROM)
Hard drives status SMART OK

Partitions:
C: (NTFS) 238.5 Go (198.3 Go free)
D: (NTFS) 298.1 Go (139.4 Go free)
Total size 536.6 Go (337.7 Go free)

Input:
Keyboard Launch Manager
Keyboard Microsoft USB Dual Receiver Wireless Keyboard (Mouse and Keyboard Center)
Mouse Microsoft USB Dual Receiver Wireless Mouse (Mouse and Keyboard Center)
Mouse PS/2 compatible mouse

Network:
Main IP address xxxxx
Main MAC address xxxxx
Network card Broadcom NetLink (TM) Fast Ethernet
Network card Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (xxxxx)

Devices:
Printer Adobe PDF
Printer Fax
Printer Microsoft XPS Document Writer
Printer PDFCreator
Printer WF7525 (WF-7525 Series)
USB controller Intel 82801HBM ICH8M - USB Universal Host Controller
USB controller Intel 82801HBM ICH8M - USB Universal Host Controller
USB controller Intel 82801HBM ICH8M - USB Universal Host Controller
USB controller Intel 82801HBM ICH8M - USB Universal Host Controller
USB controller Intel 82801HBM ICH8M - USB Universal Host Controller
USB controller Intel 82801HBM ICH8M - USB2 Enhanced Host Controller
USB controller Intel 82801HBM ICH8M - USB2 Enhanced Host Controller
USB device Microsoft USB Keyboard
USB device Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Detection Driver (USB)
USB device USB Input Device
USB device Microsoft USB Mouse Hardware
Battery Microsoft AC Adapter
Battery Microsoft ACPI Compliant Control Method Battery
Battery Microsoft Composite Battery

DMI:
BIOS vendor EMACHINES
BIOS version V1.45
System manufacturer eMachines
System name eMachines E510
System version V1.45
System serial number LXN030Y0708260F11xxxxx
System UUID 1D22ADBB-7467722D-5353001E-xxxxx
Motherboard manufacturer EMACHINES
Motherboard name Rhine
Motherboard version V1.45
Motherboard serial number Base Board Serial Number
Chassis manufacturer EMACHINES
Chassis version V1.45
Chassis serial number Chassis Serial Number
Chassis identifier
Chassis type
Memory sockets (Total/Free) 2 / 0

--------[ DMI ]---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[ BIOS ]

BIOS properties:
Vendor EMACHINES
Version V1.45
Release date 11/10/2008
Size 1024 Ko
Boot devices Floppy Disk, Hard Disk, CD-ROM
Available functions Flash BIOS, Shadow BIOS, Selectable Boot, EDD
Standards complied DMI, ACPI
Expansion capabilities PCI, USB

[ System ]

System properties:
Manufacturer eMachines
Product eMachines E510
Version V1.45
Serial number LXN030Y0708260F11xxxxx
SKU# None
Family None
Universal unique identifier 1D22ADBB-7467722D-5353001E-xxxxx
Boot type Power button

[ Motherboard ]

Motherboard properties:
Manufacturer EMACHINES
Product Rhine
Version V1.45
Serial number Base Board Serial Number

[ Chassis ]

Chassis properties:
Manufacturer EMACHINES
Version V1.45
Serial number Chassis Serial Number
Boot state Safe
Power state Safe
Temperature conditions Safe
Security conditions None

[ Processors / Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T9300 @ 2.50GHz ]

Processor properties:
Manufacturer Intel(R) Corporation
Version Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T9300 @ 2.50GHz
Serial number NotSupport
Tag FFFF
Component type number FFFF
External clock 200 MHz
Max clock speed 2500 MHz
Current clock speed 2500 MHz
Type Central Processor
Voltage 1.6 V
State Enabled
Upgrade Socket 478
Socket identifier uPGA-478

Processor manufacturer:
Company name Intel Corporation
Product information http://ark.intel.com/search.aspx?q=Intel Core 2 Duo T9300
Driver update http://www.aida64.com/driver-updates

[ Caches / L1 Cache ]

Cache properties:
Type Internal
State Enabled
Operation mode Write-Back
Associativity 8-way Set-Associative
Max size 32 Ko
Installed size 32 Ko
Type of SRAM managed Asynchronous
Type of current SRAM Asynchronous
Error correction Single-bit ECC
Socket identifier Level 1 Cache

[ Caches / L1 Cache ]

Cache properties:
Type Internal
State Enabled
Operation mode Write-Back
Associativity 8-way Set-Associative
Max size 32 Ko
Installed size 32 Ko
Type of SRAM managed Asynchronous
Type of current SRAM Asynchronous
Error correction Single-bit ECC
Socket identifier Level 1 Cache

[ Memory modules / DIMM0 ]

Memory module properties:
Socket identifier DIMM0
Type DIMM
Installed size 1024 Mo
Enabled size 1024 Mo

[ Memory modules / DIMM2 ]

Memory module properties:
Socket identifier DIMM2
Type DIMM
Installed size 2048 Mo
Enabled size 2048 Mo

[ Memory devices / DIMM0 ]

Memory device properties:
Form factor DIMM
Type DDR2
Detailed type Synchronous
Size 1024 Mo
Speed 667 MHz
Total size 64 bits
Data width 64 bits
Device location DIMM0
Bank number BANK 0
Manufacturer 0x7F98000000000000
Serial number 0x39187FC2
Label Unknown
Component type number 0x393955353239332D3031362E4130304C4620

[ Memory devices / DIMM2 ]

Memory device properties:
Form factor DIMM
Type DDR2
Detailed type Synchronous
Size 2048 Mo
Speed 667 MHz
Total size 64 bits
Data width 64 bits
Device location DIMM2
Bank number BANK 2
Manufacturer 0x7F98000000000000
Serial number 0x791DC142
Label Unknown
Component type number 0x393930353239352D3035312E4130304C4620

[ System slots / J6C1 ]

System slot properties:
Slot identifier J6C1
Type PCI-E x1
Usage Empty
Data bus width x16

[ System slots / J8C1 ]

System slot properties:
Slot identifier J8C1
Type PCI-E x1
Usage Empty
Data bus width x1

[ System slots / J7C1 ]

System slot properties:
Slot identifier J7C1
Type PCI-E x1
Usage Empty
Data bus width x1

[ System slots / J8D1 ]

System slot properties:
Slot identifier J8D1
Type PCI-E x1
Usage Empty
Data bus width x1

[ System slots / J8B1 ]

System slot properties:
Slot identifier J8B1
Type PCI
Usage Empty
Data bus width 32-bit
Length Long

[ System slots / J9B1 ]

System slot properties:
Slot identifier J9B1
Type PCI
Usage Empty
Data bus width 32-bit
Length Long

[ Port connectors / Keyboard ]

Port connector properties:
Port type Keyboard Port
Internal connector designation PS/2
Internal connector type None
External connector designation Keyboard
External connector type PS/2

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Answer 3 / 9
lol24 Posted messages 153 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   9
 
Open Task Manager > Performance tab

then do some activities (browse, play, write what you usually do).
Each time check if the CPU is running a lot or if the memory is heavily used (in the Performance tab). If it's the memory, I will help you get a compatible one for your PC; otherwise, it's better to buy a new PC since 1GB of RAM must be about 5 years old or so, so all the components are newer now except for the RAM, which often remains for sale.
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Answer 4 / 9
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I did what you told me by doing what I normally do, let's say browsing the internet, listening to music, two or three other things...
CPU usage: Almost always at 100%, it dropped to 60% when I was writing.
Memory: Always around 1 GB, fluctuating by ± 0.10 GB around 1 GB.
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Answer 5 / 9
lol24 Posted messages 153 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   9
 
Well, you see, RAM as long as it's not used to the maximum doesn't slow down your PC; it keeps the same speed whether it's used at 10% or 90%. But the processor, when it's used at 100%, means it's doing everything it can to handle your task. A modern processor rarely exceeds 50% during these tasks, a processor still holding up will have peaks between 10% and 90%, and an outdated processor will constantly be at 100%. For word processing, you should be between 0% and 30% at most. So, in my opinion, your processor is getting a bit old; you can add RAM, but that won't suddenly turn it into a rocket; it will help relieve it in multitasking, for instance. If you still want to add RAM, let me know.
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Gledar Posted messages 82 Status Member 14
 
It's certain that to completely boost the PC, it's best to change all the components, but adding RAM is already a good step (on my old Dell, I just added a stick from my old Acer and it runs like a good old diesel, whereas before it was more like a wreck).
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Answer 6 / 9
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Hm, so it doesn't seem useful to add RAM. Can a processor be changed on this type of device?
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Answer 7 / 9
lol24 Posted messages 153 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   9
 
Do you have any idea about the motherboard? Do you know the reference of your processor? Or maybe the complete name of your PC?
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Answer 8 / 9
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Emachines e510: full PC name.
Genuine Intel R CPU T1400 @ 1.73 GHz: processor
The motherboard, sorry, I don’t know its name...
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Answer 9 / 9
Gledar Posted messages 82 Status Member 14
 
For a machine of this quality, it would be much easier to reinvest in something more recent. The problem with low-end PCs is that modifying their components is often useless (except for the RAM).

By looking online or even in supermarkets, you will see that for less than €500, you can get laptops that are 3 to 4 times more powerful than yours.
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It's true that it's the solution that comes to mind the fastest. I'm not the type to "throw away and buy again," so I wanted to know if it was still worthwhile. But I think we've reached the end of the line, and you are right!
But it's still running fairly well for a laptop that's 5 years old...
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Gledar Posted messages 82 Status Member 14
 
The problem with computers is that everything goes too fast; what's trendy now will become obsolete in two months, let alone in five years...

To avoid the "Buy-Throw Away-Buy Again" cycle, it's best to invest directly in a high-end computer (preferably a desktop). From there, you'll be able to more easily change components one by one so it never falls behind.

If you can't afford it (which I totally understand as it's my case too :p), you can also sell your old computer and buy one for €300/400; the sale price will offset some of the cost of the new computer. If you do this every five years, it’s not excessive ^^
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I will come to that when it really becomes difficult to use. I cleaned it thoroughly, the machine runs very well, but I have an old low-resolution display for that, I can't play video games. When I get tired of it, I'll think about your advice. Thank you!
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lol24 Posted messages 153 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   9
 
I was going to give you the same advice, technology can quickly become outdated these days ^^.
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Gledar Posted messages 82 Status Member 14
 
No problem, mark the subject as resolved^^
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