Comments on: Adding New Ram? Check the Numbers

By: xangelo

xangelo — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:28:51 +0000

Thanks for catching that Jason, post has been updated.

I remember hearing about CPU-Z a while back from a friend, but I never really had a reason to check it out, I will this weekend though.

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:18:12 +0000

RAM is RANDOM Access Memory. Not Rapid. Data is stored in memory at random locations, thus the name.

Also, there are free programs that easily identify your exact RAM specifications without the need to even open the case until you’ve got your upgrade/replacement. CPU-Z is a great free tool, for example.

By: xangelo

xangelo — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:41:00 +0000

You’re definitely right, I will update the article with a few apps that would circumvent the whole “open up your pc” section if you want it.

I also thought about adding DDR3, but then realized that it’s still new enough that if you had it, you probably know a thing or two about computers.

By: Rarst

Rarst — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:52:33 +0000

I think using any of numerous apps that give you hardware configuration would be little easier than starting to dismantle PC right away. They also give motherboard model and it is good idea to look up its specification online.

Also while installing additional memory is easy, ensuring it will work is not quite so. There are issues of order in which slots are filled (should be covered in motherboard manual) and manufacturers recommend to stick with list of tested modules (advice mostly ignored but not completely baseless).

So while this is one of easier upgrades, it still requires some knowledge of what you are doing.

PS DDR3 is becoming more common little by little, you should probably add it to table in post