I have a computer I built and used since 2010 running well. It has two matched 4GB sticks of DDR3 for a total of 8GB. I have two remaining slots (empty) for ram on the motherboard to add more ram. Do I need to find the exact same memory as the ram I am currently using or does it matter?
If you can get the same kit again it would be best but if you can get a kit with the same timings, speed, and voltage you should be okay. You should use cpu-z to find out your kit model and timings it supports. CPU-Z | Softwares | CPUID At the moment your two current sticks should in the white slots.
I am new to CPUID. Here is what it says about my existing memory. So far I cannot find anything on the internet with the same Kingston part number. What specific items do I need to match?
Hi,
I updated my system specs and here is the HWiNFO.
I could not snag to the bottom of the screen. Here the the complete right panel.
Could you please point out the significant specs I need to know when selecting matching memory to what I am currently using?
You want a kit that has these specs. So a ddr3 1600 8GB kit (2x4GB) with main timings of 9-9-9-27 like it shows in cpu-z and in HW info's summary page since your xmp is what you would pair too. Mine is like this, see how my xmp is highlighted.
EDIT: Added a screen of what tab in cpu-z will show you what your ram is currently set at in the bios, your's should be 800mhz on that screen cause 800x2 is 1600mhz in dual.
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