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Windows 7 - Ram replacement |
06-25-2011
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#1 | | Windows 7 Professional x64 |
Ram replacement Hey everyone! 
I have a quick question, i want to buy new ram for my pc, but not sure what to find to buy them. all i know is it's DDr2 and i want to go up to 8G of ram, i got 5G of ram at the moment.
Windows 7 professional 64bit
AMD Athlon 64x2 Dual core Processor 5400+
5G ram / ATi Radeon HD 4650 1G
480W power supply
going to upgrade video card to either 5850 and 5870
or ATI 5670 since it's a mid range causal gamer card. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number ASUSTeK Computer INC OS Windows 7 Professional x64 CPU AMD Athlon 64x2 Dual core Processor 5400+ Motherboard ASUSTek Computer INC Memory 5GB DDR2 Graphics Card ATi Radeon Hd 4650 Sound Card Realtek High Definition Audio Screen Resolution 1680x1024 AOC Hard Drives 250GB Internet Speed 28mbps |
06-25-2011
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#2 | | Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, clean install, upgrade disc |
Welcome
The best advice that I can give you is, Do not buy 3gb of ram. This is called mix and match a big NO No. Go out and buy all that you need. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Dell XPS 420 OS Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, clean install, upgrade disc CPU Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech Motherboard Dell Memory 6 gb Graphics Card ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650 Sound Card Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio Monitor(s) Displays Dell SP2009W 20" Keyboard Dell USB Keyboard Mouse Dell Premium Optical USB Cooling Fan Hard Drives 640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive Internet Speed DSL 2.85 |
06-25-2011
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#3 | | Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit |
I agree totally, do not mix and match RAM.
Run Crucial's memory scanner for best advice on what you can install and in what configuration. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number HP Pavilion Elite 495UK OS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit CPU Intel Core i7 870 @ 2.93GHz Motherboard MSI 2A9C (CPU1) Memory 8Gb Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 664MHz Graphics Card nVidia GeForce GTX 460 1024MB dedicated RAM Sound Card Realtek HD Audio Monitor(s) Displays HP2310i Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 Keyboard Logitech K750 solar-powered keyboard Mouse Logitech Wireless M180 mouse PSU 460W Case HP Elite Cooling Air cooled Hard Drives 1x1954GB Hitachi HDS22020ALA 330 (RAID), 1x1954GB Hitachi External for backup and storage Internet Speed 2Mb Other Info Pure Avanti Flow Internet Radio with iPod Dock, 64Gb iPod, HP USB Speakers, Sony MDR-V500 Headphones, Sony Vaio F-Series Laptop |
06-25-2011
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#4 | | Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit |
I assume that your motherboard supports dual channel memory, as you haven't listed the exact model in your specs. If you already have 2x2Gb matched dual-channel memory modules, then buy another 2x2Gb dual channel set of modules. If you don't already have a dual channel set, get 2 sets of 2x2Gb dual channel modules & be sure to place them in the correct dimm slots per ASUS' recommendations.
It would help greatly if you can get the specific model for your motherboard. You could go to RAM Memory Upgrade: Dell, Mac, Apple, HP, Compaq. USB drives, SSD at Crucial.com & run the system scan. It will give you the info you need to choose your ram. It is a great tool to use in your case - no matter whether you buy Crucial ram or not.
Sorry - After posting I noticed that SeaVixen beat me to it! | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Custom Build OS Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit CPU Intel QX9650 - Mild Overclock to 3.5Ghz Motherboard ASUS P5Q SE Plus Memory 16GB G.Skill F2-6400 at 840Mhz Graphics Card nVidia Ge Force 9600GT Sound Card On Board Monitor(s) Displays HP w2408h Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 Keyboard Logitech Illuminated Mouse Logitech Wireless Trackball M570 PSU Antec Basiq BP500U Case CoolerMaster ATX ATC-210 Cooling Non-Stock Heatsink w/high speed CPU fan Hard Drives CRUCIAL M4 128Gb SSD, --
Two - WDC WD1001FALS-00J7B0 SATA's, -- One
WDC WD2001FASS-00U0B0 SATA |
06-25-2011
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#5 | | Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit |
It makes a change TBoyd. It's not often I beat anybody at anything! | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number HP Pavilion Elite 495UK OS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit CPU Intel Core i7 870 @ 2.93GHz Motherboard MSI 2A9C (CPU1) Memory 8Gb Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 664MHz Graphics Card nVidia GeForce GTX 460 1024MB dedicated RAM Sound Card Realtek HD Audio Monitor(s) Displays HP2310i Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 Keyboard Logitech K750 solar-powered keyboard Mouse Logitech Wireless M180 mouse PSU 460W Case HP Elite Cooling Air cooled Hard Drives 1x1954GB Hitachi HDS22020ALA 330 (RAID), 1x1954GB Hitachi External for backup and storage Internet Speed 2Mb Other Info Pure Avanti Flow Internet Radio with iPod Dock, 64Gb iPod, HP USB Speakers, Sony MDR-V500 Headphones, Sony Vaio F-Series Laptop |
06-25-2011
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#6 | | Windows 7 Professional x64 |

Quote: Originally Posted by richc46 Welcome
The best advice that I can give you is, Do not buy 3gb of ram. This is called mix and match a big NO No. Go out and buy all that you need. i didnt put the ram in before.
it's 2G, 1G, 1G, 1G so i should buy 2x2G? or buy a whole new 4 set? | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number ASUSTeK Computer INC OS Windows 7 Professional x64 CPU AMD Athlon 64x2 Dual core Processor 5400+ Motherboard ASUSTek Computer INC Memory 5GB DDR2 Graphics Card ATi Radeon Hd 4650 Sound Card Realtek High Definition Audio Screen Resolution 1680x1024 AOC Hard Drives 250GB Internet Speed 28mbps |
06-25-2011
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#7 | | Windows 7 Professional x64 |

Quote: Originally Posted by seavixen32 I agree totally, do not mix and match RAM.
Run Crucial's memory scanner for best advice on what you can install and in what configuration. Memory upgrades from Crucial.com - Determine My Memory Needs
this is what i got.
i buy things on amazon because i feel more better there.
not sure if you can help me pick it out on there? | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number ASUSTeK Computer INC OS Windows 7 Professional x64 CPU AMD Athlon 64x2 Dual core Processor 5400+ Motherboard ASUSTek Computer INC Memory 5GB DDR2 Graphics Card ATi Radeon Hd 4650 Sound Card Realtek High Definition Audio Screen Resolution 1680x1024 AOC Hard Drives 250GB Internet Speed 28mbps |
06-25-2011
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#8 | | Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, clean install, upgrade disc |
Go buy a whole new set. RAM is not that expensive. You never want to mix and match. Why open yourself for potential problems? | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Dell XPS 420 OS Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, clean install, upgrade disc CPU Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech Motherboard Dell Memory 6 gb Graphics Card ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650 Sound Card Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio Monitor(s) Displays Dell SP2009W 20" Keyboard Dell USB Keyboard Mouse Dell Premium Optical USB Cooling Fan Hard Drives 640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive Internet Speed DSL 2.85 |
06-25-2011
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#9 | | Windows 7 Professional x64 |

Quote: Originally Posted by TBoyd I assume that your motherboard supports dual channel memory, as you haven't listed the exact model in your specs. If you already have 2x2Gb matched dual-channel memory modules, then buy another 2x2Gb dual channel set of modules. If you don't already have a dual channel set, get 2 sets of 2x2Gb dual channel modules & be sure to place them in the correct dimm slots per ASUS' recommendations.
It would help greatly if you can get the specific model for your motherboard. You could go to RAM Memory Upgrade: Dell, Mac, Apple, HP, Compaq. USB drives, SSD at Crucial.com & run the system scan. It will give you the info you need to choose your ram. It is a great tool to use in your case - no matter whether you buy Crucial ram or not.
Sorry - After posting I noticed that SeaVixen beat me to it! it's all good, heres what i got, posting it to you so you can also see. Memory upgrades from Crucial.com - Determine My Memory Needs | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number ASUSTeK Computer INC OS Windows 7 Professional x64 CPU AMD Athlon 64x2 Dual core Processor 5400+ Motherboard ASUSTek Computer INC Memory 5GB DDR2 Graphics Card ATi Radeon Hd 4650 Sound Card Realtek High Definition Audio Screen Resolution 1680x1024 AOC Hard Drives 250GB Internet Speed 28mbps |
06-25-2011
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#10 | | Windows 7 Professional x64 |
If anyone of you guys dont mind helping me pick the right ones on Amazon?
that's where i buy stuff and i feel more safe.
i will buy a whole new set to get to 8G of ram since each solt can hold max 2G.
please and thank you guys for helping me.
is this the right ram? http://www.amazon.com/PNY-Channel-PC...020545&sr=1-10
45$ for the 4G of ram
Last edited by DrBejar; 06-25-2011 at 11:51 AM..
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