How to tell what brand ram you have?

[Vigilante]

Are there any programs that can tell you what brand of ram you have?
I'm getting this motherboard , http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p_spec.asp?model=K8N_Neo_Platinum&class=mb
I have 1x256 of gold leads and then 1x 512mb of i dont know the brand ram.
Since there is a list of supported memory, does this mean that any other brand wont work? Thanks

 

[poseyjmac]

try http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php

 

[blahblahblah]

When a motherboard manufactuer gives a list of supported memory, it means that they have tested those specific modules with the motherboard for compatability. If your RAM is not on the list, chances are it will work. However, some motherboards are known to be picky with what RAM they will accept, so it is wise to search around at some hardware sites and see if anybody is having trouble or you can google.

As for your RAM, the best way I know of is to open up your case and physically look at your RAM. There should be a sticker somewhere on the RAM that should tell you the basic info about your RAM.

Here is a handy chart for your specific motherboard.

http://www.tomshardware.com/motherboard/20040602/memory_modules-15.html

 

[Vigilante]

Ok, my 512 stick is PMI, which according to that link above will boot. My other 256 stick is Apacer. Can someone help me find if apacer memory will work with an MSI K8N Neo Platinum mobo? Thanks..off to work for me till 9. see ya

 

[snak3y3z1001]

open your case and read the sticker.

 

[Vigilante]

thanks, but youre one step behind..i did that already