which ram to buy for laptop

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hi all.
i have to put some more ram in my daughters win7 x32 laptop. at the min it only has 1gb (bought with 1gb installed). this is the stock ram elpida 1Gb 2Rx16 PC3-8500s-7-10-A1. i want to put 4GB in it. i know under 3GB will b usable. 3 is better than 1 lol.
this is the ram i plan on using. 2x 2GB Hypertec Hyperam (1x2GB) DDR3 PC3-8500 1066Mhz SODIMM Laptop Memory / RAM - Aria Technology

i think its ok but am not 100% sure.
is this ram ok??
shes only 10 so doesnt need anythin special
thanks as alwys any help is much apreciated:D
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
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MSI 2A9C (CPU1)
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hi seavixen32
cheers 4 the quick reply.. thanks a lot. that is juts wot the doc ordered:D
 

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Win7 Home Premium x64 SP1i7 4770k8Gb Kingston HyperX Beast 2400MHz @2133MHz 11...MSI GTX 780ti Gaming Oc x2
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom build
OS
Win7 Home Premium x64 SP1
CPU
i7 4770k
Motherboard
Asus maximus VI Hero
Memory
8Gb Kingston HyperX Beast 2400MHz @2133MHz 11-12-11-30
Graphics Card(s)
MSI GTX 780ti Gaming Oc x2
Sound Card
Onboard ROG SupremeFX
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus VG248QE
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3840X1080 144Hz
Hard Drives
Samung Evo 256Gb, OCZ Agility4 128Gb
1x1TB hitachi storage
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EVGA Supernova 1000w Platinum
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Corsair Air 540
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Corsair H100i
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Coolermaster Quickfire Pro
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Corsair M65 RGB
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You're very welcome.

As you rightly pointed out, you won't get the full benefit of 4 GB on a 32-bit sysyem, but 3.25 GB is better than the 1 GB on your daughter's computer at the moment.
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-BitIntel Core i7 870 @ 2.93GHz8Gb Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 664MHznVidia GeForce GTX 460 1024MB dedicated RAM
Computer 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(s)
nVidia GeForce GTX 460 1024MB dedicated RAM
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP2310i
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
1x1954GB Hitachi HDS22020ALA 330 (RAID), 1x1954GB Hitachi External for backup and storage
PSU
460W
Case
HP Elite
Cooling
Air cooled
Keyboard
Logitech K750 solar-powered keyboard
Mouse
Logitech Wireless M180 mouse
Internet Speed
2Mb
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Pure Avanti Flow Internet Radio with iPod Dock, 64Gb iPod, HP USB Speakers, Sony MDR-V500 Headphones, Sony Vaio F-Series Laptop
;) cheers. i cant believe it was sold with 1Gb in it. it barely runs without crashing. an this is wot the goverment r giving grants for so kids have a laptop for school work lol. cant get anythin done on it..

repped
 

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Win7 Home Premium x64 SP1i7 4770k8Gb Kingston HyperX Beast 2400MHz @2133MHz 11...MSI GTX 780ti Gaming Oc x2
Computer type
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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom build
OS
Win7 Home Premium x64 SP1
CPU
i7 4770k
Motherboard
Asus maximus VI Hero
Memory
8Gb Kingston HyperX Beast 2400MHz @2133MHz 11-12-11-30
Graphics Card(s)
MSI GTX 780ti Gaming Oc x2
Sound Card
Onboard ROG SupremeFX
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus VG248QE
Screen Resolution
3840X1080 144Hz
Hard Drives
Samung Evo 256Gb, OCZ Agility4 128Gb
1x1TB hitachi storage
PSU
EVGA Supernova 1000w Platinum
Case
Corsair Air 540
Cooling
Corsair H100i
Keyboard
Coolermaster Quickfire Pro
Mouse
Corsair M65 RGB
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74mb dwn/16up
Antivirus
MSE,Malwarebytes
Browser
Chrome
its only really used for surfin at the min but will do her for school work when needed
 

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Win7 Home Premium x64 SP1i7 4770k8Gb Kingston HyperX Beast 2400MHz @2133MHz 11...MSI GTX 780ti Gaming Oc x2
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom build
OS
Win7 Home Premium x64 SP1
CPU
i7 4770k
Motherboard
Asus maximus VI Hero
Memory
8Gb Kingston HyperX Beast 2400MHz @2133MHz 11-12-11-30
Graphics Card(s)
MSI GTX 780ti Gaming Oc x2
Sound Card
Onboard ROG SupremeFX
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus VG248QE
Screen Resolution
3840X1080 144Hz
Hard Drives
Samung Evo 256Gb, OCZ Agility4 128Gb
1x1TB hitachi storage
PSU
EVGA Supernova 1000w Platinum
Case
Corsair Air 540
Cooling
Corsair H100i
Keyboard
Coolermaster Quickfire Pro
Mouse
Corsair M65 RGB
Internet Speed
74mb dwn/16up
Antivirus
MSE,Malwarebytes
Browser
Chrome
Can you tell me which machine are you currently using? You need to figure if your laptop supports the latest RAM configuration. If it does, then go for the latest DDR3 memory. That's your best bet. :geek:
 

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Crucial scan has already need suggested. :p it does the leg work for you. They're cheap as well!

I got 4gb ddr3 ram for my mac for £22. Bargain

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Built by badgers!!!
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Windows 7 Ultimate x64, & Mac OS X 10.9.2
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Intel Core i5 2500k
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Asus P8z68 LE
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Corsair HX650w Modular
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Too slow!
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alright folks. i bought the ram on the day i started this thread. i bought 4GB of crucial ddr3 as it was only £22. i didnt need anythin special as it was only going in my 10 yr old daughters acer extensa lappy. i know that win7 x32 will only use around 3GB but for some reason its only recognizing 2GB

cheers for the replies tho folks:D
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win7 Home Premium x64 SP1i7 4770k8Gb Kingston HyperX Beast 2400MHz @2133MHz 11...MSI GTX 780ti Gaming Oc x2
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom build
OS
Win7 Home Premium x64 SP1
CPU
i7 4770k
Motherboard
Asus maximus VI Hero
Memory
8Gb Kingston HyperX Beast 2400MHz @2133MHz 11-12-11-30
Graphics Card(s)
MSI GTX 780ti Gaming Oc x2
Sound Card
Onboard ROG SupremeFX
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus VG248QE
Screen Resolution
3840X1080 144Hz
Hard Drives
Samung Evo 256Gb, OCZ Agility4 128Gb
1x1TB hitachi storage
PSU
EVGA Supernova 1000w Platinum
Case
Corsair Air 540
Cooling
Corsair H100i
Keyboard
Coolermaster Quickfire Pro
Mouse
Corsair M65 RGB
Internet Speed
74mb dwn/16up
Antivirus
MSE,Malwarebytes
Browser
Chrome
hi all
sorry to revive this old post but i can figure out why this laptop will only see 1.93GB of the 4GB i installed. i know windows x32 will only see just under 3GB. in the bios it says 1.93GB too but i cant chnage any settings in the bios as its only a cheap lappy. any ideas folks???
as always any help is much apreciated. cheers :D

edit: scrap that lmao. one of the sticks wasnt in properly. now its showing the 4GB installed n 2.93GB usable. :D
 

My Computer My Computer

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Win7 Home Premium x64 SP1i7 4770k8Gb Kingston HyperX Beast 2400MHz @2133MHz 11...MSI GTX 780ti Gaming Oc x2
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom build
OS
Win7 Home Premium x64 SP1
CPU
i7 4770k
Motherboard
Asus maximus VI Hero
Memory
8Gb Kingston HyperX Beast 2400MHz @2133MHz 11-12-11-30
Graphics Card(s)
MSI GTX 780ti Gaming Oc x2
Sound Card
Onboard ROG SupremeFX
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus VG248QE
Screen Resolution
3840X1080 144Hz
Hard Drives
Samung Evo 256Gb, OCZ Agility4 128Gb
1x1TB hitachi storage
PSU
EVGA Supernova 1000w Platinum
Case
Corsair Air 540
Cooling
Corsair H100i
Keyboard
Coolermaster Quickfire Pro
Mouse
Corsair M65 RGB
Internet Speed
74mb dwn/16up
Antivirus
MSE,Malwarebytes
Browser
Chrome
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