I need advice on upgrading RAM for my system.

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j3ster7707

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Hi everyone,
thanks for taking the time to read my question. I'm looking to upgrade my RAM for 2 reasons.

1: I lack enough RAM to play Prey (2017) on recommended settings. (16GB)
2: My current RAM is over 5 years old in my desktop computer.


My system specs:

K330 Desktop (ideacentre)
(upgraded video card and power supply.)
Machine Type Model 77274GU

Microsoft Windows 10 (build 15063), 64-bit

Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2600 CPU @ 3.40GHz

RAM 12 GB (3 STICKS) Samsung 4GB 2RX8 PC3

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB

Power supply: Corsair RM650i

I could never figure out what motherboard I have. It has 4 slots for RAM though Lenovo website has my computer registered and say this:

Display Name:MOTHERBOARD
Udi:Lenovo-To-be-filled-by-O-E-M-
Motherboard Usb Host Controller Count:2
Motherboard Pci Device Count:12
Motherboard Rtc Present:



 
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Most DDR3 quad channel kits should work in this system.

The Corsair kit, part number CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9 should be compatible and work with this system.


Here are some 4 x 4 GB quad channel kits which should be compatible -

Note that your system supports up to 1333 MHz (1333 MT/s) memory frequency natively, without any overclocking. So if using modules rated at higher than 1333 MHz, then the system will (or should) downclock the higher frequency memory to match the system compatible memory frequency of 1333 MHz (1333 MT/s).

Arranged approximately in order of cheapest kit first -

Corsair, part number CMX16GX3M4A1333C9 @ 1333 MHz

Corsair, part number CMX16GX3M4A1600C9 @ 1600 MHz (downclock to 1333 MHz)...
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brispuss

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There seem to be three options.

1) Get one 4 GB memory module to take the system total memory to 16 GB. This might be the cheapest option. However, there is a possibility that the single 4 GB module may not be compatible with the existing 12 GB memory, even if using the same memory part number as one of the existing modules. So it might require trying several 4 GB modules until a compatible combination is found. This could take time and money.

2) Get TWO 2 x 4 GB dual channel kits to replace the existing memory. The existing memory could be kept as backup or sold. However, again there is a possibility that the modules within one kit may not be compatible with the modules from the other kit, even if the kits are the same part number. So, again, it might require trying several 2 x 4 GB kits until a compatible combination is found. And more time and money may be required to find the compatible memory combination.

3) Get a 4 x 4 GB quad channel kit to replace the existing memory. The existing memory could be kept as backup or sold. The advantage is that all four modules have been tested for and guaranteed to be compatible with each other, so there is no need to try different modules until a compatible combination is found. The disadvantage is this quad channel kit will probably be the most expensive option, although selling the existing modules would help recover some cost.

The choice is yours.
 
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brispuss

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Most DDR3 quad channel kits should work in this system.

The Corsair kit, part number CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9 should be compatible and work with this system.


Here are some 4 x 4 GB quad channel kits which should be compatible -

Note that your system supports up to 1333 MHz (1333 MT/s) memory frequency natively, without any overclocking. So if using modules rated at higher than 1333 MHz, then the system will (or should) downclock the higher frequency memory to match the system compatible memory frequency of 1333 MHz (1333 MT/s).

Arranged approximately in order of cheapest kit first -

Corsair, part number CMX16GX3M4A1333C9 @ 1333 MHz

Corsair, part number CMX16GX3M4A1600C9 @ 1600 MHz (downclock to 1333 MHz)

Corsair, part number CML16GX3M4A1600C9B @ 1600 MHz (downclock to 1333 MHz)

Corsair, part number CML16GX3M4A1600C9 @ 1600 MHz (downclock to 1333 MHz)

Corsair, part number CML16GX3M4X1600C8 @ 1600 MHz (downclock to 1333 MHz)

Corsair, part number CML16GX3M4X1600C7 @ 1600 MHz (downclock to 1333 MHz)

Corsair, part number CMZ16GX3M4X1866C9 @ 1866 MHz (downclock to 1333 MHz)

Corsair, part number CMZ16GX3M4X1600C9 @ 1600 MHz (downclock to 1333 MHz)

Corsair, part number CMZ16GX3M4X1866C9R @ 1866 MHz (downclock to 1333 MHz)

Corsair, part number CMZ16GX3M4A2133C11B @ 2133 MHz (downclock to 1333 MHz)

Corsair, part number CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9 @ 1600 MHz (downclock to 1333 MHz)


Crucial, part number BLS4KIT4G3D1609DS1S00 @ 1600 MHz (downclock to 1333 MHz)

Crucial, part number BLS4K4G3D169DS3 @ 1600 MHz (downclock to 1333 MHz)

Crucial, part number BLS4K4G3D18ADS3 @ 1866 MHz (downclock to 1333 MHz)

Crucial, part number BLT4KIT4G3D1608DT1TX0 @ 1600 MHz (downclock to 1333 MHz)

Crucial, part number BLE4KIT4G3D1608DE1TX0 @ 1600 MHz (downclock to 1333 MHz)

Crucial, part number BLT4K4G3D1608ET3LX0 @ 1600 MHz (downclock to 1333 MHz)

Crucial, part number BLS4K4G3D1609ES2LX0 @ 1600 MHz (downclock to 1333 MHz)

Crucial, part number BLE4K4G3D21BCE1J @ 2133 MHz (downclock to 1333 MHz)


G.Skill, part number F3-12800CL7Q-16GBZM @ 1600 MHz (downclock to 1333 MHz)

G.Skill, part number F3-12800CL8Q-16GBZH @ 1600 MHz (downclock to 1333 MHz)

G.Skill, part number F3-12800CL9Q-16GBZL @ 1600 MHz (downclock to 1333 MHz)

G.Skill, part number F3-14900CL8Q-16GBZM @ 1866 MHz (downclock to 1333 MHz)

G.Skill, part number F3-14900CL9Q-16GBZL @ 1866 MHz (downclock to 1333 MHz)

G.Skill, part number F3-1600C8Q-16GAB @ 1600 MHz (downclock to 1333 MHz)

G.Skill, part number F3-1600C9Q-16GAB @ 1600 MHz (downclock to 1333 MHz)

G.Skill, part number F3-1333C9Q-16GAO @ 1333 MHz

G.Skill, part number F3-1866C9Q-16GAB @ 1866 MHz (downclock to 1333 MHz)

G.Skill, part number F3-10666CL9Q-16GBXL @ 1333 MHz


Suggest using price comparison websites to find cheapest current deal on memory of interest, such as pcpartpicker, pricewatch etc.
 
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