How To Buy The Correct RAM - How To Purchase Compatible RAM For Your Computer
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- Not all RAM is compatible with all computers. Use this video to show you how to find the right RAM / Memory that will fit your computer. There are also several websites that will scan your computer and tell you what RAM you take. Check out the FAQ's and Related Video Links below !!
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I'm trying to move the easier hardware stuff there so that I can focus on the more in depth troubleshooting and diagnostic videos here :)
I just bought a regular sized 8 gig of ram for my laptop 🤡
We didn't ask
Did it work ??
Who the hell asked you to comment @@aboodgaming7922
@@rishabhrrj3838 nah
I bought 16 😂🤡
"If you have 16 gb in ur pc or 32 then it should be right''
Me: Cries in 4 gb
relatable
Ur name is what I’m saying rn
Same here 😭😭😭😭
I have 12 gb, trust me, 8 gb is still better
edit: I upgraded to 32 gb!
You can upgrade it to 8gb,12gb (???) And 16 gb (not always)
THANK YOU SO MUCHHHHH!! The fact that I can do this myself instead of having to waste $60+ for someone else to do it
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Don't pay anyone to upgrade/build a laptop/pc for you. It's super easy to learn how to do it yourself.
@@phenics Truth!
So is it possible to use a ram stick from a different brand/model laptop to another laptop?
@@SuperQuanstar Yes. But the RAM has to be compatible with your computer. You can tell if its compatible as seen here in this video
My school laptop broke then i fixed it cuz of this. U saved my life thank youu
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Are there other factors to consider like frequency? People say it's important to match it with the motherboard's.
Great video! Thanks a bunch.
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@@PC_Monkey ppppppp
@@PC_Monkey p
Okay, stop! I'm an actual IT technician, and I'm surprised at the advice given here. Simply open your Command Prompt (Hint: search cmd) When it opens, type: wmic memphysical get maxcapacity
This will show you how much your motherboard and processor are designed to take. Don't go looking for computer's like yours for sale! That's a waste of time!
Next, to know more about your computer, at the command prompt, type: system info, and voila, you now know enough to impress your local pc geek! And you did it all without opening the pc!
@@robustry What if it tells 16gb supported and on the official website it's saying 8gb ?
There are hundreds of how to replace ram videos on UA-cam and NEVER has even one actually said how to until yours ty.
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This helped me a lot! The explanations concise and easy to understand! Thanks a lot for making this video!
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Hey I'm thinking to upgrade my Ram And I've the same RAM which is in your laptop but what does that last 11-11-B2 denotes? While finding ram i get diffrent codes such as 11-12-B4. PLEASE HELP!!
What about ranks and banks when installing an additional ram stick. Do i need to consider those ss well??
I think the rank matters also. That 1Rx8 there is also important because I tried putting a dual rank (2Rx8) memory in my laptop and it did not work. I think it is only compatible with single rank memory (1Rx8).
it's ram not rank
P
my pc is "Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB" and in "Mr Memory" website they recommend this ram "DDR4 PC4-19200 2400MHz 260-pin SODIMM" i can't find this model, so does it matter if i shose 2666Mhz and what pin sodimm mean anyway
pls help me out with this
@@bonbon-eb9fu thanks dude
If you put 2666mhz ram with a 2400mhz stick, what happens is that the ram will underclock itself, so the 2666mhz stick will run at 2400mhz. It won't have any problems.
@@bonbon-eb9fu so specific thnx
how to check how many ram you can istall on your computer:
1)go to the windows terminal by clicking the button WINDOWS+R
2)write cmd
3) in the windows terminal write "vmic memphysical get maxcapacity" and you get the how many byte of ram you can install on your pc then convert that in gb with a convertor on internet or convert yourself
What about MHz ? What about low Voltage high voltage. The idea of the upgrade is not to open the pc take one part and change it with the same part.
This is not an upgrade video. This is a replacement video in the event you need to replace your RAM. And for many of my viewers, especially the extremely computer illiterate ones, a simple RAM replacement video is useful for me to be able to forward to them if needed. But as is the case with many comments from non-content creators lol, feel free to make a video the way you prefer ;)
Hey man..can i ask you a question... is the R×2 or R×1 important or just the numbers you mentioned in video important for buying a ram?!
i also want to know
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What if the ram is soddered into the motherboard? Although it still has expandable ram.
Also, is that "12800S" on the RAM crucial? Or do i just need to know if my laptop is compatible with DDR3 / DDR4 and just buy anything in that range?
sodderded is not a word...
Thank you!! Thought my laptop had died - turns out it’s the ram! This video and your diagnosis video have been so helpful!
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What about the (cl)???
Mann.. i was trying to fit my old ddr3 ram to a dd4 slot in my new laptop 🤣
Lol
Lol you're beginning to believe..😂😂
I was trying to push it for about 15 mins..then i realised something
2 mins silence for me
@@davel7037 Alright gud or else u would have been called believer..😂
Thank you so much for this! So helpful! I've been wanting to upgrade mine and I don't know which one to buy. Just a question, is it okay to put a different RAM ratio? Like the other stick is 8gb but the other is 16gb? My laptop's capacity is 32 gb. Thank you in advance!
Yes thats ok :) Glad this was helpful !!
@@PC_Monkey Thank you! ✨
You’re the best! All I needed to do is replace the lithium battery. You just saved me a ton of money. Thanks so much. 🙌🏾
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I was searching about how to install ram on google, and something popped up that caught my mind, it said "How much ram can your motherboard hold?" in the video you said you can put how much ram you want. So can you actually put how much ram you want? Or your motherboard can only hold a limit amount of ram? Pls reply
Your computer can only use a max amount of RAM. Putting too much RAM in wont hurt your computer, but it will just be a waste of $$ as it wont be accessed and used.
I got this memory details from Dell official website by giving my model and part number,
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Slot: Two SODIMM slots
Type: Dual-channel DDR3L
Speed: 1600 MHz
Configurations supported: 2 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB
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I also got the below information from my system configuration details(ram that came with the laptop),
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370-AACZ : 4GB Single Channel DDR3L 1600M Hz (4GBx1)
PART NUMBER: NWMX1
DESCRIPTION: DIMM,4GB,1600,1RX8,4G,DDR3L,S
QUANTITY: 1
---------------------------------------------------
I talked with the service center they send me a quotation of Rs 6500 for 4GB or 8 GB ram. So I decided to upgrade it myself. Now I am not able to understand what ram I should pick. I also have one confusion regarding my primary ram, since it is Single Channel(as mentioned in the document) I not sure if I purchase dual channel ram it will work with this primary ram or not.
Can anyone please help to choose the correct ram for above configuration?
I really appreciate your help.
hey what website was that please i tried finding crusial.com but i couldnt find it!
Very helpful, thank you!
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do i have to open laptop to have this information or there is another way?
You can look up your computer specs online. Want help with that? If so, what is the brand and full model number for your computer?
This was very helpful! I used Crucial and think I’m all good in the RAM department.
It wasn’t clear if I could upgrade the processor chip on it though?
Have an HP pavilion 15-cc152od
Thanks so much for your videos!!
Yes, you an usually upgrade that. Try searching for your same computer for sale with higher options. Thats usually a good tell. You can check Ark.intel.com for more info on upgrading your CPU :)
PC Monkey thank you yet again!!!
@@datdaokid np :)
How how do you do that without opening the laptop because I don’t have a Pentolope screwdriver
In order to do DIY on your computer, you may need basic DIY tools. If you need a screwdriver to access the RAM and you dont have one, then you need to get one
Valuable having specs on RAM. DDR4 PC4-1700 definitely not right as dictated by A-Tech manufacturer. Thanks for the accurate information. PC3L (DDR3) 12800S.
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The best, had a computer screen issue and your videos helped a lot. Super informative
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Thanks so much my dad would have killed me thanks thank you so much
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I have a question if im going to buy a 8gb ram on my 4gb with 32 bit do the 32bit will also be upgraded into 64?
Sorry im just confused and i dont know anything abt this spec thing
No. The 32 or 64 is relating to your Operating System. That has nothing to do with your RAM. Adding more RAM will not affect the nature of your OS
@@PC_Monkey okay tnx for answering just found out that i have 64 bits XDD
Bruh I literaly opened other laptops that does no longer work and took the ram, and I tried to fit it in the laptop but It couldn't get in 😂😂
You need help putting the RAM back in the computer?
i opened my laptop and looked at my Ram, there is a metal plate attached on both sides and it doesn't say anything, so i just searched for the model and looked for a compatible Ram
You can buy ram that is rated at a higher speed or CAS number so it runs cooler and more reliable.
Also if there are two ram slots choose two similar makes of RAM; and use both ram slots.
Hello im having a problem right now trying to upgrade my ram but im in the philippines i cant seem to find where to buy ram in the philippines i want my pc to be vr ready cause on my birth day i will get oculus quest 2 i would appreciate if i could have a link to buy more ram!
Note: im on dell vostro 3405
According to this video, can you see what kind of RAM you need?
You can also use websites like crucial.com to scan your computer for you and determine what RAM you need
@@PC_Monkey ok ty!
@@JustBntz Good luck !! Let me know how it goes :)
Great video but i feel like it's lacking a bit. How bout ddr4, you could at least shown how the different sticks actually look like
Thought about it but I couldnt locate a stick of ddr4. Plus, I figure if a person needs to replace a RAM stick and they have ddr4, then they already know what it looks like :)
@@PC_Monkey makes sense 😄
@@PC_Monkey lmao
Hello Bro my pc has Nvidia Geforce GTX 770
And 8 gb memory. Can l run gta 5 ?
The recommended system memory for GTA 5 is 8GB. So that RAM should be good. The recommended system graphics is NVIDIA GTX 660 so yours is better than that. Those two specs are good :) Recommended system CPU is Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.2GHZ or a AMD X8 FX-8350 @ 4GHZ or better.
@@PC_Monkey thank you
I understand what to look for on my laptop. Although when I search online, certain ram has different mhz. Some were 1600 and some were 2400. Does this have to match the ram on your laptop and how do you know what your ram mhz is?
Yes it has to match
Thanks a lot for making this video!
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Crucial says 1.35v
The memory I had from factory has 1.5v written on it
I am confused D:
Thanks so Much! Im looking forward to upgrading to 12GB Soon!
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Video Key Points 🙂
1. Check Out the ram type ( DDR3 OR OTHER ) And ram Max size.
2. If you put extra ram size in your laptop then it will not use more than it supports
What about the frequency? When I access my task manager it says my ram works on 2933MHz, but haven't had any luck finding any stick with that frequency online
Edit: NVM I found some ram sticks
Thank you just the info I have been scouring internet for. Kudos!
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Thankyou now i can upgrade my laptop ram
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So my laptop maxes out at 32gb, I already have 4gb on one slot and another still vacant. Is there like a limit to how much ram can 1 slot support cause I've been wanting to put a 16gb on that slot.
You can usually put a 16GB stick in one and a 4GB stick in another. The computer should work fine but its always best to make it even.
The laptop in the video is a Toshiba Satellite my samsung laptop had 1 ram slot the Toshiba one has only a singular 4 gb ram stick in one of the 2 slots
Are you asking a question?
@@PC_Monkey yeah how do I deal with one ram slot on my Toshiba e9k laptop works I tried the one 4gb ram stick it already has and swapped it out on an other ram slot I guess I should have 8 GB Ram cuz if I buy more i would considered my parent's money wasted
@@PC_MonkeyI will have to do more research into buying ram. I see thx a lot
@@LastDriveOfCarsimulator2 If you only have one RAM slot working, then you need to max out the RAM you want with only one stick as you dont have the option of 2 anymore. You can try a motherboard repair service but they can be unreliable sometimes :(
@@PC_Monkey oh thx will keep in mind👍😁
After one year you post this video, i still say THANK YOU sir.
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Thinks for making this video it help a lot
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My ram is pc4-3200aa-sc0-11 but if I buy a different last digest like sa1-11 will it still work?
I have a question: if my laptop has 2 ram slots and i only fill one with exemple 16 gb or ram and leave the other empty will it run just fine? Or?
Yes, it will run fine. Both ports do not need to be filled for the computer to function properly :)
Thanks for this. I only needed to go 35 seconds in to find out about spring loading. Other vids here fashioned it like waving a wand! Many thanks again.
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in partthat helped, but what i got 8 installedd upgradable to 20 and thereis a slot but not memory card to refence. if i put a 16 i'll be over by 4 so.... how do i find the right ddr4 card as in MHZ?...... and to coverthe rest of my statement of course
Much needed information in compact way. Thanks 👍👍
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My laptop is compatible on impact ddr4 ram hyper X my laptop is Lenovo ThinkPad t420 is compatible???
does increasing ram and adding ahigher frequency ram affects the battery? I have 8 gb ddr4 2400 and I want to upgrade it to 16 gb with 2666 mhz and I am afraid it will consume more battery
The speeds must match
Thanks brother.... It helped me to get back on my laptop. 😍😍
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@@PC_Monkey when I removed one RAM chipset the pc turned on successfully after that I inserted it back and removed another one and surprisingly the pc again booted successfully.
Then where's the problem bro?
@@miraasif6418 The RAM could have just been lose. Sometimes you just need to unplug a component and then plug it back in, resetting the connection :)
@@PC_Monkey 😀 thanks bro
@@miraasif6418 np :)
You are the best bro, you just tell us everything we need to know in 3 minutes video. keep it up 👏
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That was exactly was i looking for. Thanks
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Sorry But whats the stick under the ram? Is that the Other Ram ? ?
Yes. This computer had 2 RAM Ports stacked on top of each other.
@@PC_Monkey Ok Because On Any Other Video I Couldnt Find The Other Port. Most Said I Had to take off the keyboard and Even then I couldnt Find It
@@PC_Monkey And Btw I went on Crucial.com , Ordered the Ram Needed and it was the wrong one eshhh. Anyhow , Now I will order From Amazon
can i use 2666mhz frequency ram for DDR4 2400mhz frequency ram laptop?
Hi PC Monkey, does that mean that I can't use DDR3 PC3-10600 as an add on to a DDR3 PC3-8500 RAM? I have extra RAM from my old laptop and I was planning to add that to my new laptop since I have an extra slot. WIll this work? Thanks for the help.
Easy to understand, concise. Thanks.
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This is the RAM that my laptop has ,"Kingston 4GB 2Rx8 PC3- 12800S-11-11-F3".
should i buy exactly same ram? same brand ?i plan to buy 8GB DDR3 1600MHz 1.5v ram.
should it be same 2Rx8, 11-11-F3 ? can i use ram with different specs? how effect laptop performance if i put different ram than already have.
Have you watched this video? It explains how to get compatible RAM
very informative thank you!
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My laptop screen flickers when i turn on wifi or connect to internet anybody who can tell me the reason of that
Will I have to mess with any settings before or after the upgrade or can you just put it in and boot it up? Without having to change any settings
No need to mess with any settings :)
1R = 1 rank
2R = two rank
x8 = 8 bit
PC3 = ddr3
PC4 = ddr4
PC4L = ddr4 low voltage
Best video
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your laptop ram ddr3l
Hello please help me, ive looked about an hour for the manual. I have 3 ram chips as one was stolen, can you tell what the slot order is? i.e what side is 1&3 or if it is aa bb? Also your preference for the ram order on p870 and where the 3rd chip should go? Thank you
I doesn't matter duh
Thank you! Now I know what RAM to purchase for my phone.
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do the mhz matter? mine came with 4800mhz, do i need to buy the same mhz or can i up them?
thank you so much, thats just what i needed
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Question, a few months ago I tried to get things off of my laptop, but my monitor screen was black and it and the laptop makes a click click click noise. A month of so prior to this the laptop was working fine. Any suggestions for me.
Are there any signs of life at all when you try to turn it on? Lights? Fan, Motherboard, or Hard Drive sounds? Anything seen on the screen?
Thanks for explaining about ram. I had no idea easy pesy..!
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My laptop has a 4gb soldered RAM and there's another slot for expansion. Is it okay if I buy 8gb ram? It says there it can handle until 16gb
Yes of course
Depends on what u want to do with ur laptop
Thanks a lot Man. This was super Helpful. Thank you🙏
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thank you! I multi task a lot especially during covid and in school with my dual monitors and this will speed things up a bit!
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Bro will a pc3 12500s fit a pc3 8500s supporting laptop
thank you
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How do I know if I should get a DDR3 or DDR2 ram?
Does that middle number matter (1RXS)
Thx! Verry helpfull.
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I had a 4bg ram laptop which is ddr3
It had an empty slot for ram
And i bought a new ram with the exact same size and same speed ddr3
But my lap keeps crashing after opening apps
Please help
And if you remove the new RAM, the computer works fine?
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Thank you so much brother
im using toshiba setellite c 850 ive to upgrade it suggest me where to purchase and rightfull piece
Your looking to upgrade the memory and storage?
Man I am gonna upgrade from 4 to 12 Im'ma tell u what happens
Good luck :)
thanks for the claire infos.and see you next.
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My laptop model is ACER ASPIRE 3 A315-56-323J 4GB RAM 1TB HDD.....i want to upgrade to the max ram...could you pls tell me what is the maximum ram of my laptop and which ram is best ?
You can see the max RAM on your manufacturers website or on sites like crucial.com :)
What if the ram is soldered in how would we know which ram to buy? I have a lenovo ideapad 330s-15IBK the ram it comes in is 4gb and I found it supports up to 12gb of ram so I bought an 8gb ddr4 and its suppose to be compatible with either 2400MHZ or 2133mhz. When I install it and turn on my computer my screen doesn't turn on why is that?
If the RAM is integrated into the motherboard, you will not be able to replace it. You computer is turning on but the screen is not working? If the screen is black, what are the signs the computer is on? Lights? Sounds? Fan?
@@PC_Monkey i can replace the RAM it has two slots i cant replace the one thats soldered in. When I my laptop on the power button lights up and I can hear the fan go off, its just the screen that won't turn on. I believe its the RAM itself because when I take it out the computer works fine, I just have to get another RAM.
@@orishgam5175 Yes, if thats the case then you have found the issue. Well done :)
I'd like to find similar RAM info, but find it without opening the laptop case. Is there a simple way to find this, please? (HP gaming laptop M8BV5600 - Model: 16-a0032dx ) TYIA
Check out crucial.com :)
Hello there,
Thank you for this video.
I am looking to buy a new Laptop for my studies and would like to find out whether higher RAM size matters in this situation because there is one with 4GB RAM size that I have found but not sure if this is good or not? What would you recommend, would this be a good size Laptop for to buy for studies?
No
My hp probook 6460b was unable to display on screen and external display after assembling the system...what could be the issue..?
If the screen is black, what are the signs that the computer is on? Lights, Fan, Motherboard or Hard Drive sounds?
Please complete it. You didn't mentioned about ram speed.
How to know th voltage of the laptop ram? 1.35 or 1.5.. i wat to know.
"Liked" Great video. Thanks! My laptop Ram max capacity says 4gb. Can replace or add up to 8 or higher?.. thanks for the help
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my laptop have 2+2 ram? I want to take out one and swap it with 4 ram(2+4). Will i get better performance? I need more fps
Assuming your computers max RAM is that high then yes :)