If you get 512mb RAM upgrade do you throw out original 16mb

Just what the title says. Maybe you could stick it in your computer? Not too worried about wasting it just dont wanna mess things up by taking it out.

No, it is onboard memory.

so do you get 496mb then-
496 + 16 = 512
Or does it not work like that?

No it doesnt work like that, you buy 2x 256 ram sticks and you get 512mb. I think the 16mb that sits onboard somewhere on the 4000 basically gets disabled when you fill the ram slots to the max. Atleast I never heard anyone state that they got 512+16 = 528 mb ram and my mpc also tells me I got 512 mb ram in its Global/Mempry window.

You cant use any type of ram either, the 4000 is very picky about this and if you dont have a clue about this shit I suggest you let someone else do it. If you're doing it yourself DONT buy the ram from akai or a music store, they overcharge about 3-4 times as compared as getting them in a computer parts store.

And get good quality ram, dont get the noname shit.

BTW, if you use the search function on here you'll find out what type of ram the 4000 works with as this has been discussed over and over.

Kalei

Thanks ive done the search . I know which RAM to get. It just didnt add up for me but if it works it works theres no point arguing with it so thanks.

i PUT 2 512 SIMMS IN MY MPC AND GOT 1024MEGS AND THEN I WOKE UP