Posted: 4/10/2014 1:24:37 AM EDT
| I need to add some ram to my desktop. Win 8 is a hog and I keep getting low memory warning. Weird. I've already got one 8gb stick. If I want to add another stick, do I need to get the exact same one (brand, model, ect) or should I just buy 2 new matched sticks. On a computer years back, I added a stick from a different manufacturer and the computer didn't like that. |
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I need to add some ram to my desktop. Win 8 is a hog and I keep getting low memory warning. Weird. I've already got one 8gb stick. If I want to add another stick, do I need to get the exact same one (brand, model, ect) or should I just buy 2 new matched sticks. On a computer years back, I added a stick from a different manufacturer and the computer didn't like that. If it's not a high-performance gaming system, just get the same brand and model as your existing stick. If it is a high-performance gaming system, buy a new matched pair. |
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I've read that it's best to install matched sets. But not required. Before you purchase ram you need to verify what your system will support. Crucial has a link that will tell you what you need. The system scanner and the memory adviser. http://www.crucial.com/store/drammemory.aspx |