I need to know the specs of my system in order to purchase some memory.

Go to WWW.CRUCIAL.COM and run their SCAN MY COMPUTER option.

This utility will tell you exactly:

How much RAM you currently have in your system.
What type it is and what configuration it is in.
How much room you have left on your motherboard to add more.
What size and type to buy to maximize the performance of your machine.

You can install ithe new RAM sticks yourself fairly easily if you do get some.
You just have to first unscrew and pull open the side panel of the computer case.
Then insert the new RAM stick into an empty memory slot on the motherboard and lock it into place with the little palstic clips.

Just comment back here on this page if you require further assistance.

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Thank you.

Download PC Wizard 2011 http://ewandoo.com/tag/download-pc-wizard-2011/ it's free software which shows you detailed info about your system, there is also exact information about your RAM (amount, type, timing...) After you look what type of RAM you have, you can go buy and upgrade :]