- Oct 15, 2012
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All I think I know based on reading about RAM is that it can't be laptop RAM and that all the RAM has to be the same amount in order for it to be used to its full potential.
It's a gaming computer so I assume the pre-installed RAM is for gaming.
It has 8 GB from 2x4 GB RAM sticks.
I wanted to know if when looking for upgrades....
0. All RAM has to be the same amount to get the best use out of it, true?
1. Does the voltage matter?
2. Does the brand matter?
3. Is DDR3 the only thing that matters, assuming it matters? (is there anything else that matters?)
thank you people of TH. I'm hoping to upgrade to 16 GB smoothly
Same brand, same memory amount, DDR3, same voltage.
2 Banks.
This is what I'm understanding from further research. I suppose I should open the computer up and find out what kind of RAM sticks I have so I can buy the same type from the same maker.
Right?
Gah people this was a yes or no series of simple questions.
OKAY
so based on responses...
we're talking... get 4x4 GB ... same model/type as what came pre-installed (it's a pre-bought pc)
cpu is i7 4770 (no letter model)
It's a gaming computer so I assume the pre-installed RAM is for gaming.
It has 8 GB from 2x4 GB RAM sticks.
I wanted to know if when looking for upgrades....
0. All RAM has to be the same amount to get the best use out of it, true?
1. Does the voltage matter?
2. Does the brand matter?
3. Is DDR3 the only thing that matters, assuming it matters? (is there anything else that matters?)
thank you people of TH. I'm hoping to upgrade to 16 GB smoothly
Same brand, same memory amount, DDR3, same voltage.
2 Banks.
This is what I'm understanding from further research. I suppose I should open the computer up and find out what kind of RAM sticks I have so I can buy the same type from the same maker.
Right?
Gah people this was a yes or no series of simple questions.
OKAY
so based on responses...
we're talking... get 4x4 GB ... same model/type as what came pre-installed (it's a pre-bought pc)
cpu is i7 4770 (no letter model)
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