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re: Looking to upgrade the RAM on a relative’s computer. I have a couple questions.
Posted on 4/24/24 at 9:46 am to Joshjrn
Posted on 4/24/24 at 9:46 am to Joshjrn
It’s a desktop. I was doing a bit of reading before anyone replied to this thread.
From what I’ve gathered, I’d want to use 2400 since I don’t know if the motherboard can handle 3200. Seems I’d just remove the 4g and replace with two 8g.
If you care to read the specs, here’s they are for his specific desktop. He has the core i3 processor:
https://psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaCentre/ideacentre_510S_08IKL/ideacentre_510S_08IKL_Spec.pdf
From what I’ve gathered, I’d want to use 2400 since I don’t know if the motherboard can handle 3200. Seems I’d just remove the 4g and replace with two 8g.
If you care to read the specs, here’s they are for his specific desktop. He has the core i3 processor:
https://psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaCentre/ideacentre_510S_08IKL/ideacentre_510S_08IKL_Spec.pdf
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Posted on 4/24/24 at 10:40 am to PrimeTime Money
It looks like the CPU is spec'd for 2400 but there is a line that says "or 2666". I don't think you'll get much out of the 2666 over the 2400. Its dual channel compatible, so you'll want to get 2 x 8GB DDR4-2400. Not 1 x 16. It isn't compatible with that.
Posted on 4/24/24 at 11:18 am to PrimeTime Money
That sucks. I've got some spare DDR4-2400 16x2 sticks sitting on a table next to me.
Posted on 4/25/24 at 8:34 am to PrimeTime Money
With the manufactured PCs, you have to avoid the gaming RAM which is typically cheaper. You have to get the full on jedec rated memory sticks. You can get something that is rated faster but make absolutely sure it has JEDEC timings for the rated speed of that PC.
I made the mistake of buying non-JEDEC RAM for an HP and it wouldn't work at all. Lots of learning that night since it had been 20 years since I built a PC. So much has changed.
I made the mistake of buying non-JEDEC RAM for an HP and it wouldn't work at all. Lots of learning that night since it had been 20 years since I built a PC. So much has changed.
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