Sure, there's a limit, they all have a finite number of slots
and MB's per stick.  But, it's Impossible to tell you what
they are without knowing the motherboard's make and model
number.  You need to find that, then go to the manufacturer's
website to see what it's memory limitations/support are.  All
INTERNAL desktop hard drives made for desktop PC's are 3.5"
in width (this has nothing to do with the amount of RAM
support).  The exceptions are a few oddball server
configurations or some serious proprietary hardware.  Some
external units as well or not 3.5" in width.  Although an
operating system has it memory requirements for most
efficient operation, it too is not indicative of how much RAM
you have.  With win98 you could have as little as 8mb or even
less (although not a very fast or stable platform) up to I
would say a gigabyte or more.  This only depends on how much
a user wants to add, then of course the final 'word' is on
the motherboard's memory support.  I guess the *theoretical*
limit would be the number of slots (in your case, probably
either 72 or 168 pin) x the minimum amount of megabytes that
particular type of memory comes in per stick.  The maximum
theoretical limit of course would be the opposite.

So, in short, look at your manual, or if you don't have one,
find out the make and model # then go to their respective
website and look it up.  128mb is nice figure for typical PC
use.  256mb if you do more multitasking.  Some get by just
fine with only 32mb.  Just depends on what type of computing
you do.
-Clint

God Bless Us All
Clint Hamilton, Owner
http://OrpheusComputing.com
http://ComputerHardware-ConsumerElectronics.com
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Azhodge" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>



What is the maximum RAM that can be added to a computer -
Windows 98 - 233mhz - 3.5 hard drive.  We have 96 RAM right
now and
am wondering if there is a limit?  TIA C.Hodge
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