Upgrading RAM n00b

buckeejit · 4 May 2020 at 18:01

Hi all, my PC currently has 4GB and I want to add to that as it's lagging a bit. I haven't a clue and need some help as to which RAM to buy (DDR3 I presume). Nothing expensive either.

Specification
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3240T CPU @ 2.90GHz

What other info do I need? Can I add 8GB to it?

Thanks
David

Gray2233 · 4 May 2020 at 18:05

You could add an 8GB set to it for a total of 12, but how much that will help I don't know.

Your best bet would be to ask if anyone has any spare DDR3 sat around in the Members Market section of the forum.

What exactly are you doing that's causing the PC to lag? Depending on that you might benefit more from an SSD (assuming you're on an old HDD) and a fresh installation of Windows.

buckeejit · 4 May 2020 at 18:15

Thanks for your prompt response. I'll definitely look into a SSD. However in the meantime, would the following be suitable for my PC? Can you tell I haven't a clue? lol

Crucial CT102464BD160B 8 GB (DDR3L, 1600 MT/s, PC3L-12800, DIMM, 240-Pin) Memory

Gray2233 · 4 May 2020 at 18:18

buckeejit said:
Thanks for your prompt response. I'll definitely look into a SSD. However in the meantime, would the following be suitable for my PC? Can you tell I haven't a clue? lol

Crucial CT102464BD160B 8 GB (DDR3L, 1600 MT/s, PC3L-12800, DIMM, 240-Pin) Memory

Just to be clear, are you running a desktop or a laptop?

If a desktop it should be fine, but I'd avoid spending much money on it and I'd focus on the second hand market were I you.

As I stated, put a request in for some DDR3 in the Members Market/Wanted section of the forum.

buckeejit · 4 May 2020 at 18:22

Gray2233 said:
Just to be clear, are you running a desktop or a laptop?

Yes, desktop. ok, will do.

Quartz · 4 May 2020 at 18:41

buckeejit said:
What other info do I need? Can I add 8GB to it?

What we need is the name and model of the motherboard and how many RAM slots there are. We also need to know if the 4 GB you have is 2x 2 GB sticks or 1x 4 GB or even 4x 1 GB. Just open it up and take a look.

buckeejit · 5 May 2020 at 16:11

Thanks @Quartz

Just opened it up and the motherboard is an ASUS n13219. There are two slots, one of which is housing a 4GB stick of ADATA 4GB 1RX8 PC3L-12800U0-11 RAM

What is the max capacity of RAM I could go to?

buckeejit · 8 May 2020 at 22:33

Nevermind, sorted this myself

MaXxBoulton · 9 May 2020 at 08:34

What is the pc used you?