first of all, 128MBs of ram will definitely run slow with win2k or winxp. you could add in another 256MBs of ram for pretty cheap, and that would be much better. secondly, i would pay nothing fo...

Why only 256MB? You can get a 512MB DIMM for $50 at Compusa right now.

yeah, but since she only has 128mb, i'm guessing it's an older PC that uses PC133 ram or so, and that's more expensive nowadays. i don't think you can use newer PC2100+ ram in older motherboards, r...

Hmm... You're probably right. It would help if she told us more about her machine.

ok, its 500 mghz, hp pavillion 8565c....i think its from 2000...has win 98 now, pentium III...umm, is that good? What other info do you need? i'm not sure what kind of ram it uses...

Let's see... According to the hp website, as far as memory goes, you can add another 256MB by adding two more 128MB DIMMs, and that would max out the memory. That would run you about $100 at compu...