Hi All, (HMM, I TRY TO POST THIS IN 95/98, BUT SAYS OS MISMATCH. I AM USING 98SE AND IT APPROVES POSTING IN ME FORUM!!!) I have finally but reluctantly upgraded my machine to Windows 98, but I must say that now I don't regret it. Windows 95 is loaded with security holes if it is used as a Internet machine. Anyway, the website with my manufacturers specs says that the max RAM for my serial number is 256MB. What would happen if I attempted 512MB. It is a PC66 manufactured 10/14/97 and I am not sure if that is REALLY the limit or if that was just the maximum RAM available way back in '97. This computer has served me wonderfully through the years, and currently 256MB is enough, but just wondering. It is a "legacy machine" in like-new condition and I will use it until it dies. Thanks! Stephen Fox sdfox7@aol.com Windows 98 4.10.2222 A PENTIUM MMX; 166MHz; 256 RAM GATEWAY P55C-166 GW2K HAMPTON

PS, a few additional pieces of info: 1) it is a fresh '98 install (formatted) 2) currently the computer has 2 x 128=256 3) My specs can be seen here (some features I haven't updated yet, i.e. Real Player is now at v. 10 not 6.xxx): TotalDiskDrives=4 DiskDrive0=Floppy Drive A: DiskDrive1=HardDiskDrive C: FreeSpace: 241 MB , TotalSpace: 1537 MB DiskDrive2=HardDiskDrive D: FreeSpace: 4316 MB , TotalSpace: 6137 MB DiskDrive3=CD-ROM Drive E: AppPath=C:\PROGRAM FILES\AMERICA ONLINE 8.0 AppVersion=AOL 16.4129.6811 US (a) Processor=Pentium(r) Processor SysResources= 86% free Memory=256 MB total (65% load) OS=Windows 98 4.10 (Build 2222) Video=800 x 600 , True Color (32 bit) Browser=Microsoft IE Build 6.0.2800.1106 Multimedia=CD-ROM , Sound AppSerialNum=240614803 CPUMake=Intel Pentium MMX CPUSpeed=221 USB=Detected NIC=Detected Plugin1=Name:Viewpoint, Version:3, 0, 13, 39 Plugin2=Name:Direct Draw, Version:4.09.00.0904 Plugin3=Name:Windows Media Player, Version:6.01.05.0217 Plugin4=Name:Real9 Codec , Version:6.0.7.2222 Plugin5=Name:Shockwave Flash, Version:6,0,65,0 Plugin6=Name:Real Player , Version:6.0.9.584 Stephen Fox sdfox7@aol.com Windows 98 4.10.2222 A PENTIUM MMX; 166MHz; 256 RAM GATEWAY P55C-166 GW2K HAMPTON

Go to www.crucial.com and click on {scan my system}.

http://support.gateway.com/s/MOTHERBD/INTEL/SAC056AA/MC056Anv.shtml

Sometimes when you add ram to older units it will Decrease in performance You may need to flash/upgrade the Bios. and myself wouldnt suggest it for a old p66mhz I would say the 256 ram would be at the very Max As street1 says try crutial.com " It'll Get Ya When You Aint Lookin " Please Post back to let us know if we helped

I agree with street. Go to crucial and see the requirements/limitations for your system. Soylent Green is PEOPLE!!!

Personally, I would dump AOL & get a *real* ISP that doesn't bog down the system with a bunch of useless crap, & dump RealPlayer as it's known to open the door to spyware/infection. If you feel you need it, use the Alternative version which is spyware free. http://www.filehippo.com/