| Windows 7: Installing new RAM into premade computer |
12 Jul 2012
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#1 | | Windows 7 Home Premium x64 |
Installing new RAM into premade computer I have an Acer Aspire AM3400-E2212, with an AMD 880G chipset, and I am just wondering would Corsair Vengeance 2x2GB 1600Mhz DDR3 work with this computer?
CPU: AMD Athlon II x4 635 Quad-Core (came with computer)
RAM: DDR3 2x2GB 1333Mhz (came with computer)
Everything in the computer are the ones that came with the computer, except my ATI radeon HD 5670 1GB graphic card. | My System Specs |
| Computer type PC/Desktop System Manufacturer/Model Number Acer Aspire AM3400-E2212 OS Windows 7 Home Premium x64 CPU AMD Athlon II x4 635 Quad-Core Motherboard AMD 880G Memory 4GB DDR3 Graphics Card ATI Radeon HD 5670 Monitor(s) Displays Samsung SyncMaster 740B Screen Resolution 1280 x 1024 Keyboard Acer Mouse Acer PSU Crosair CX500 Builders Series (500 Watts) Case Acer Cooling Stock Fan Hard Drives 1TB Seagate Internal Hard Drive x1
500GB Iomega Desktop External Hard Drive x1
3TB Toshiba Desktop External Hard Drive x1
250GB Western Digital Internal Hard Drive x1 Internet Speed 100 Mbps Antivirus Windows Defender |
12 Jul 2012
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#2 | | Windows 7 Pro X64 SP1 Danbury, CT |

Quote: Originally Posted by Razor505 I have an Acer Aspire AM3400-E2212, with an AMD 880G chipset, and I am just wondering would Corsair Vengeance 2x2GB 1600Mhz DDR3 work with this computer?
CPU: AMD Athlon II x4 635 Quad-Core (came with computer)
RAM: DDR3 2x2GB 1333Mhz (came with computer)
Everything in the computer are the ones that came with the computer, except my ATI radeon HD 5670 1GB graphic card. Maybe.
If you mix 1333 MHz and 1600 MHz RAM, it all will run at 1333. I suggest that you either buy 1333, or replace it all with 1600.
Does the Acer have BIOS settings that would permit you to run RAM at 1600 MHz? Faster memory may default to 1333 anyway. (That would be true for an Intel motherboard. I'm not sure about AMD; I haven't used an AMD CPU since the Socket 939 days.) | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number homegrown OS Windows 7 Pro X64 SP1 CPU Intel Core I7-3930k Motherboard Asus P9X79 Pro Memory 16 GB Gskill DDR3-2133 Graphics Card eVGA GTX680 Sound Card Creative X-Fi Titanium Monitor(s) Displays As PA246Q Screen Resolution 1920 X 1200 Keyboard cheap Logitech USB Mouse Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer (old optical) USB PSU PCP&C Silencer 750 Crossfire Case Silverstone FT02 Cooling Noctua NH-D14 Hard Drives Corsair Force GT, 120 GB
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12 Jul 2012
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#3 | | Windows 7 Home Premium x64 |

Quote: Originally Posted by bobkn 
Quote: Originally Posted by Razor505 I have an Acer Aspire AM3400-E2212, with an AMD 880G chipset, and I am just wondering would Corsair Vengeance 2x2GB 1600Mhz DDR3 work with this computer?
CPU: AMD Athlon II x4 635 Quad-Core (came with computer)
RAM: DDR3 2x2GB 1333Mhz (came with computer)
Everything in the computer are the ones that came with the computer, except my ATI radeon HD 5670 1GB graphic card. Maybe.
If you mix 1333 MHz and 1600 MHz RAM, it all will run at 1333. I suggest that you either buy 1333, or replace it all with 1600.
Does the Acer have BIOS settings that would permit you to run RAM at 1600 MHz? Faster memory may default to 1333 anyway. (That would be true for an Intel motherboard. I'm not sure about AMD; I haven't used an AMD CPU since the Socket 939 days.) I don't really know if my BIOS have any settings for RAM, but I know its a American Megatrends Inc. Version: P01-A2 | My System Specs | | Computer type PC/Desktop System Manufacturer/Model Number Acer Aspire AM3400-E2212 OS Windows 7 Home Premium x64 CPU AMD Athlon II x4 635 Quad-Core Motherboard AMD 880G Memory 4GB DDR3 Graphics Card ATI Radeon HD 5670 Monitor(s) Displays Samsung SyncMaster 740B Screen Resolution 1280 x 1024 Keyboard Acer Mouse Acer PSU Crosair CX500 Builders Series (500 Watts) Case Acer Cooling Stock Fan Hard Drives 1TB Seagate Internal Hard Drive x1
500GB Iomega Desktop External Hard Drive x1
3TB Toshiba Desktop External Hard Drive x1
250GB Western Digital Internal Hard Drive x1 Internet Speed 100 Mbps Antivirus Windows Defender |
12 Jul 2012
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#4 | | Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 Philadelphia, PA |
Are you adding or replacing the memory? Running two different types, especially in an OEM computer, always presents the possibility of the RAM not playing nice together. It's always best, if possible, to use identical memory.
You also have to be sure the memory is compatible with your system. | My System Specs | | OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 CPU Intel Core i7-2600 Motherboard Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD3P-B3 Memory 12 GB Patriot Extreme DDR3-1333 Graphics Card Nvidia GTX 470 Monitor(s) Displays Dell UltraSharp 2209WA PSU OCZ ModStream 700W Case CoolerMaster HAF 912 Advanced Cooling CoolerMaster Hyper 212 Plus Hard Drives OCZ Agility3 240 GB, WD5001AALS, WD7501AALS |
12 Jul 2012
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#5 | | Windows 7 Home Premium x64 |

Quote: Originally Posted by DeaconFrost Are you adding or replacing the memory? Running two different types, especially in an OEM computer, always presents the possibility of the RAM not playing nice together. It's always best, if possible, to use identical memory.
You also have to be sure the memory is compatible with your system. I am adding memory, but mayber replacing. | My System Specs | | Computer type PC/Desktop System Manufacturer/Model Number Acer Aspire AM3400-E2212 OS Windows 7 Home Premium x64 CPU AMD Athlon II x4 635 Quad-Core Motherboard AMD 880G Memory 4GB DDR3 Graphics Card ATI Radeon HD 5670 Monitor(s) Displays Samsung SyncMaster 740B Screen Resolution 1280 x 1024 Keyboard Acer Mouse Acer PSU Crosair CX500 Builders Series (500 Watts) Case Acer Cooling Stock Fan Hard Drives 1TB Seagate Internal Hard Drive x1
500GB Iomega Desktop External Hard Drive x1
3TB Toshiba Desktop External Hard Drive x1
250GB Western Digital Internal Hard Drive x1 Internet Speed 100 Mbps Antivirus Windows Defender |
12 Jul 2012
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#6 | | Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 Philadelphia, PA |
If it was me, given the low cost of memory now, I'd go for a 2x4 kit and just use that. As long as it's compatible with your system, you wouldn't have to worry about any other issues. It's always safer to run 2x4 than 4x2....if that makes sense. | My System Specs | | OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 CPU Intel Core i7-2600 Motherboard Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD3P-B3 Memory 12 GB Patriot Extreme DDR3-1333 Graphics Card Nvidia GTX 470 Monitor(s) Displays Dell UltraSharp 2209WA PSU OCZ ModStream 700W Case CoolerMaster HAF 912 Advanced Cooling CoolerMaster Hyper 212 Plus Hard Drives OCZ Agility3 240 GB, WD5001AALS, WD7501AALS |
12 Jul 2012
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#7 | | Windows 7 Home Premium x64 |

Quote: Originally Posted by DeaconFrost If it was me, given the low cost of memory now, I'd go for a 2x4 kit and just use that. As long as it's compatible with your system, you wouldn't have to worry about any other issues. It's always safer to run 2x4 than 4x2....if that makes sense. The only thing I don't know is if it will work, with my computer. | My System Specs | | Computer type PC/Desktop System Manufacturer/Model Number Acer Aspire AM3400-E2212 OS Windows 7 Home Premium x64 CPU AMD Athlon II x4 635 Quad-Core Motherboard AMD 880G Memory 4GB DDR3 Graphics Card ATI Radeon HD 5670 Monitor(s) Displays Samsung SyncMaster 740B Screen Resolution 1280 x 1024 Keyboard Acer Mouse Acer PSU Crosair CX500 Builders Series (500 Watts) Case Acer Cooling Stock Fan Hard Drives 1TB Seagate Internal Hard Drive x1
500GB Iomega Desktop External Hard Drive x1
3TB Toshiba Desktop External Hard Drive x1
250GB Western Digital Internal Hard Drive x1 Internet Speed 100 Mbps Antivirus Windows Defender |
12 Jul 2012
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#8 | | Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 Philadelphia, PA |
Check the Corsair Memory Finder. Learn & Explore | My System Specs | | OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 CPU Intel Core i7-2600 Motherboard Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD3P-B3 Memory 12 GB Patriot Extreme DDR3-1333 Graphics Card Nvidia GTX 470 Monitor(s) Displays Dell UltraSharp 2209WA PSU OCZ ModStream 700W Case CoolerMaster HAF 912 Advanced Cooling CoolerMaster Hyper 212 Plus Hard Drives OCZ Agility3 240 GB, WD5001AALS, WD7501AALS |
12 Jul 2012
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#9 | | Windows 7 Home Premium x64 |

Quote: Originally Posted by DeaconFrost Check the Corsair Memory Finder. Learn & Explore I've tried checking it before but it only gives me 2GB cards, insted I have 4 slots. The card I bought is 2x2Gb 1600Mhz, DDR3, with 1.5V. Learn & Explore
My computer is Acer Aspire Am3400-E2212 which they don't have. | My System Specs | | Computer type PC/Desktop System Manufacturer/Model Number Acer Aspire AM3400-E2212 OS Windows 7 Home Premium x64 CPU AMD Athlon II x4 635 Quad-Core Motherboard AMD 880G Memory 4GB DDR3 Graphics Card ATI Radeon HD 5670 Monitor(s) Displays Samsung SyncMaster 740B Screen Resolution 1280 x 1024 Keyboard Acer Mouse Acer PSU Crosair CX500 Builders Series (500 Watts) Case Acer Cooling Stock Fan Hard Drives 1TB Seagate Internal Hard Drive x1
500GB Iomega Desktop External Hard Drive x1
3TB Toshiba Desktop External Hard Drive x1
250GB Western Digital Internal Hard Drive x1 Internet Speed 100 Mbps Antivirus Windows Defender |
12 Jul 2012
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#10 | | Windows 7 Home Premium x64 |
So Basically I have to either switch the old rams and replace it with the faster newer ram in order for it to work, or buy a 1333Mhz Ram card. | My System Specs | | Computer type PC/Desktop System Manufacturer/Model Number Acer Aspire AM3400-E2212 OS Windows 7 Home Premium x64 CPU AMD Athlon II x4 635 Quad-Core Motherboard AMD 880G Memory 4GB DDR3 Graphics Card ATI Radeon HD 5670 Monitor(s) Displays Samsung SyncMaster 740B Screen Resolution 1280 x 1024 Keyboard Acer Mouse Acer PSU Crosair CX500 Builders Series (500 Watts) Case Acer Cooling Stock Fan Hard Drives 1TB Seagate Internal Hard Drive x1
500GB Iomega Desktop External Hard Drive x1
3TB Toshiba Desktop External Hard Drive x1
250GB Western Digital Internal Hard Drive x1 Internet Speed 100 Mbps Antivirus Windows Defender Installing new RAM into premade computer problems? All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:20 PM. | |