Need Advice on upgrading RAM in Lenovo H420 desktop PC.


  1. Posts : 37
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       #1

    Need Advice on upgrading RAM in Lenovo H420 desktop PC.


    Specification Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2100 CPU @ 3.10GHz
    Package (platform ID) Socket 1155 LGA (0x1)
    CPUID 6.A.7
    Extended CPUID 6.2A
    Core Stepping D2
    Technology 32 nm
    TDP Limit 65.0 Watts
    Tjmax 102.0 °C
    Core Speed 1596.2 MHz
    Multiplier x Bus Speed 16.0 x 99.8 MHz
    Stock frequency 3100 MHz
    Instructions sets MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EM64T, VT-x, AVX
    L1 Data cache 2 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
    L1 Instruction cache 2 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
    L2 cache 2 x 256 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
    L3 cache 3 MBytes, 12-way set associative, 64-byte line size
    FID/VID Control yes

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    Memory type DDR3
    Module format UDIMM
    Manufacturer (ID) Hyundai Electronics (AD000000000000000000)
    Size 4096 MBytes
    Max bandwidth PC3-10700 (667MHz)
    Nominal Voltage 1.50 Volts
    EPP no
    XMP no
    AMP no
    JEDEC timings table CL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS-tRC @ frequency
    JEDEC #1 6.0-6-6-17-23 @ 457 MHz
    JEDEC #2 7.0-7-7-20-27 @ 533 MHz
    JEDEC #3 8.0-8-8-22-30 @ 609 MHz
    JEDEC #4 9.0-9-9-24-33 @ 666 MHz

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    The above is my machine specs and current RAM in Slot #1 (OEM).
    I'm thinking of upgrading by adding 1 x 8GB or 2 x 8GB sticks.
    Will the following work in Slot #2 (Total 12GB), or should I replace both sticks (16GB)

    Kingston Technology ValueRAM 8GB 1333MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL9 DIMM Desktop Memory 8 (PC3 10600)

    Kingston Technology ValueRAM 8GB 1333MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL9 DIMM Desktop Memory 8 (PC3 10600) KVR1333D3N9/8G at Amazon.com

    Thanks for any advice.
    Last edited by Henfracar; 04 May 2015 at 15:50. Reason: More info
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  2. Posts : 26,869
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       #2

    I always recommend using a kit of ram. Kits are tested to work together and individual sticks are not. Plus, when mixing brands, it is asking for trouble.
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       #3

    Thanks for your prompt response, kind sir; I'd read as much in other sites on the interweb but don't respect their opinions as much as Seven Forums members'.
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    Thanks for the kind words. Sevenforums has a wealth of experienced knowledgeable members.
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  5. Posts : 37
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       #5

    Additionally though, I was hoping to get some advice re the compatibility of the 'Kingston' sticks for use on my machine. (See specs in original post).
    And thanks again.
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  6. Posts : 26,869
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       #6

    The Machine in your system specs and the system you listed in the post look pretty much the same. However, I would still not mix the ram. You can try it, but it can cause problems. Look up your Machine on the Lenovo web site and look at their QVL list for ram. That should be the ram they have tested to run right in that model computer.
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  7. Posts : 37
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
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       #7

    Best advice I've had so far.
    It seems that the max I can go to is 8GB; that's 2 x 4GB sticks.
    Thanks much.
    I'll mark this thread as solved now
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  8. Posts : 26,869
    Windows 11 Pro
       #8

    Thanks, I hope it works well for you.
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