Computer Ram is only 4GB I wanna buy more

MrFletcher · Aug 11, 2016

Hi!, My computer only has 4gb ram and I decided i want to upgrade it and was about to buy a 16gb chip thing but someone told me I had to figure if my motherboard can handle it.

How would i go about doing this?, i dont want to mess anything up, i see some empty slots and just want to add some ram to my pc.

DillonJ3K · Aug 11, 2016

Each motherboard takes specific speed an type of ram. Cant install it if its not the right kind, Will cause all kinds of issues. Look up your pc model number if its prebuilt an look at its specs it should tell you what motherboard you have.

Chugalug_ · Aug 11, 2016

Yep.
List what your specs are for your PC, and what copy of windows you have (32 bit or 64 bit), this can be found by typing 'PC Info' into the windows search bar, and looking under System Type.
If you're wondering what the specs are but don't know, give us the model of your prebuilt system.

MrFletcher · Aug 11, 2016

It says

Processor: AMD FX(tm)-4300 Quad-Core Processor 3.80 GHz
Installed RAM 4.00GB
System Type 64bit OS, x64-base processor
Windows 8.1

Chugalug_ · Aug 11, 2016

Okay, thanks.
Get a 16GB DDR3 kit, putting the RAM in slots 2 and 4, while removing your old RAM stick.
Don't use this in addition to the 16GB kit, as it will likely be a different model and frequency running at a different capacity, meaning it can cause instability and fry your memory controller if used with the new kit.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/kP4gXL/gskill-memory-f31600c9d16gxm

Paul NZ · Aug 11, 2016

Whats the brand/model of the mobo. Depends what the mobo is. On how much ram it supports

And how many slots the mobo has on it

Chugalug_ · Aug 11, 2016

Paul NZ :

Doesn't really matter to be honest, all you need to know at a basic level is what type of RAM it supports, as the motherboard will default to its native frequency, and in terms of AM3+ motherboards, typically supports at least 8GB of RAM in each slot.
Given that there is supposedly empty slot(s) (plural), I would say that it would easily support two 8GB modules.

Paul NZ · Aug 11, 2016

Well if its got 4 slots for example and only supports up to 32 GB, you cant put one 16 GB stick in it.

It wont work. So it does matter

Chugalug_ · Aug 11, 2016

They're only 8GB sticks.... wut?

Paul NZ · Aug 11, 2016

Read the 1st post 16 GB chip not 8. Thats what I was referring to

Chugalug_ · Aug 11, 2016

Aaaah, okay I see!
Assumed he meant kit, rather than module when he said chip. Good pickup.

Paul NZ · Aug 11, 2016

MrFletcher · Aug 11, 2016

so i should get 2 8gb instead of 1 16gb?

Chugalug_ · Aug 11, 2016

Yep.
1x 16GB is unnecessary unless you're going for a x99 build and need to fit in a tonne of RAM!

2x8GB is the way to go.

MrFletcher · Aug 11, 2016

thanks so much everyone!

Chugalug_ · Aug 11, 2016

No problem!

PM myself or Paul NZ if you have any further questions or queries, and we'll also probably let you know how much cheaper stuff is in the US compared to AU and New Zealand assuming that's where he's from.

MrFletcher · Aug 16, 2016

i just got the new ram things and i put them in and took out the old ram, but the computer isnt booting now. i should probably make a new topic.

i need help though.

Chugalug_ · Aug 16, 2016

I literally told you, buying new RAM won't work because it has a locked BIOS and will likely only support that 4GB stick that came included with it unless you buy more......
Why would you then go and purchase MORE RAM?

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