- Mar 10, 2011
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When i have a limited amount of money and I need to buy upgrades I like to double check and make sure that everything will work so I don't waste my money. I am going to upgrade the RAM in my PC (currently 4GB) and I went on the website for my computer's manufacturer and I looked at the RAM upgrade info (Thanks for this feature HP) and i am confused. I know that my RAM is DDR3-1333 and that my PC has 2 sticks and can hold up to 4. That's the basic info, but when I look at the specs for the RAM I wanna buy, it isn't that obvious. Let me give you some information
MY PC
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Dual channel memory architecture
Four DDR3 DIMMs (240-pin) sockets
PC3-8500 (DDR3-1066)
PC3-10600 (DDR3-1333)
Non-ECC memory only, unbuffered
Supports 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB DDR3 DIMMs
Supports up to 16 GB on 64-bit systems
^That is the information given under "Upgrading Tips" or whatever.
Now here are the "specs" for the RAM I wanna buy.
RAM
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4GB of DDR3 Desktop Memory
Utilizes HyperX module with faster latency timing for higher performance and speed
Specifically designed and tested for compatibility in various makes and models of desktop computers
From the industry leader in PC memory
Non-ECC Unbuffered 1866MHz CL9 240-pin DIMM type
Model: KHX1600C9D3B1/4G
Item Package Quantity: 1
RAM Memory Technology: DDR3 SDRAM
Form Factor: Desktop
Memory Storage Capacity: 4 GB
Memory Speed: 1600 MHz
I am actually quite new to upgrading PC's, so if someone could explain this stuff to me that'd be helpful.
Thanks,
LocoMonoco.
MY PC
--------------
Dual channel memory architecture
Four DDR3 DIMMs (240-pin) sockets
PC3-8500 (DDR3-1066)
PC3-10600 (DDR3-1333)
Non-ECC memory only, unbuffered
Supports 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB DDR3 DIMMs
Supports up to 16 GB on 64-bit systems
^That is the information given under "Upgrading Tips" or whatever.
Now here are the "specs" for the RAM I wanna buy.
RAM
--------------
4GB of DDR3 Desktop Memory
Utilizes HyperX module with faster latency timing for higher performance and speed
Specifically designed and tested for compatibility in various makes and models of desktop computers
From the industry leader in PC memory
Non-ECC Unbuffered 1866MHz CL9 240-pin DIMM type
Model: KHX1600C9D3B1/4G
Item Package Quantity: 1
RAM Memory Technology: DDR3 SDRAM
Form Factor: Desktop
Memory Storage Capacity: 4 GB
Memory Speed: 1600 MHz
I am actually quite new to upgrading PC's, so if someone could explain this stuff to me that'd be helpful.
Thanks,
LocoMonoco.
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