Determining the maximum RAM I can upgrade my PC to and what type
You may find that the free CPU-Z utility offers some useful information. Certainly some of the information is overkill, but I have used this before to find my exact motherboard model number and the specs of my current RAM, which helped me answer your exact question (by enabling me to Google the motherboard model as retrieved from the motherboard itself.)
EDIT: Per ~quack's comment above, CPU-Z will tell you how many RAM slots you have empty or filled, without needing to get under your desk to open the case itself. :)
CPU-Z is a freeware that gathers information on some of the main devices of your system.
CPU
- Name and number.
- Core stepping and process.
- Package.
- Core voltage.
- Internal and external clocks, clock multiplier.
- Supported instructions sets.
- Cache information.
Mainboard
- Vendor, model and revision.
- BIOS model and date.
- Chipset (northbridge and southbridge) and sensor.
- Graphic interface.
Memory
- Frequency and timings.
- Module(s) specification using SPD (Serial Presence Detect) : vendor, serial number, timings table.
System
- Windows and DirectX version.
You can use CPU-Z (http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php), SIW (http://www.gtopala.com/) or Speccy (http://www.piriform.com/speccy) to examine available memory slots in your computer as well as the type and speed of memory currently installed.
I'd guess that if you have available slots it may be safe to double the RAM you have in there. Easiest option is to take the computer to your local computer dealer (I prefer small shops) and they can quickly experiment with what your computer will take.
4GB is a sort of usable limit for 32-bit operating systems, your motherboard may or may not support more (or less).
there are about 30 different Medion MT7 models, take your pick.
Examples:
PC MT7 MED MT272
512MB (removable), 4GB max, 4 ports.
PC MT7 MET MT515
1GB (removable), 2GB max, 2 ports.