Tecra A8 - what memory upgrade is the best?

Hi all

I have an old model TECRA A8 No.: PTA83E-0GY054G3 and I have recently upgraded to windows 7 (32 bit) and OFFICE10. But it is so slow that I am so fed up. I currently have 1 GB of RAM (2 x 512 2Rx16). Could someone tell me which is the best plug RAM for my computer to buy.

1. can I buy 2x2gb or even 2 x 4 GB, or windows7 will recognize only 3 GB
2. can I use pc3 techology or stick to PC2
3. can I use more rapid frequency IE 667hz or stick to my memory 555hz.
4. What is the maximum size in GB, each bank can read/accept
Please advice the HIGHEST specifications I can put in this model and have no problem. And I need advice ASAP. I can't stand another day so slow

Thanking you in advance.

Hey Buddy,

The manual shows as a result of information on RAM:
256, 512, 1024, or modules of memory 2048MB can be installed in the two memory locations for a maximum of 4096MB (Intel Core Duo/Solo processor module).

As far as I know your model has Intel Core Duo, which means that you can upgrade your laptop up to maximum capacity of 4 GB RAM.

But Windows 7 32 bit supports only 3.2 GB of RAM so an upgrade to 3 GB of RAM would be sufficient.
Specifications of new modules must be DDR2 at 667 MHz.

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