How To Buy The Correct RAM - How To Purchase Compatible RAM For Your Computer
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- 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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There are hundreds of how to replace ram videos on CZcams and NEVER has even one actually said how to until yours ty.
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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
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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Are there other factors to consider like frequency? People say it's important to match it with the motherboard's.
This helped me a lot! The explanations concise and easy to understand! Thanks a lot for making this video!
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My school laptop broke then i fixed it cuz of this. U saved my life thank youu
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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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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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After one year you post this video, i still say THANK YOU sir.
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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.
Very useful video. Came here from one of your other video. Keep posting such excellent videos. 😊👍
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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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"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)
Recently I bought a 8gb ddr4 2400mhz with cl 17 crucial ram for my laptop with 4gb 2133mhz cl 15 soldered ram.After the installation when I checked the system details it shows 12gb and everything was fine but after sometime windows started showing lots BSOD errors.I removed the ram and no problems.but I'm Looking forward to upgrading it.
My Machine is Ideapad 320 15ISK.Have any suggestions please comment here.
Great video! Thanks a bunch.
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@@PC_Monkey ppppppp
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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!
@@lawofattractionvlog5734 What if it tells 16gb supported and on the official website it's saying 8gb ?
The best, had a computer screen issue and your videos helped a lot. Super informative
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Can you explain how to choose frequency?
Like my laptop currently has 2133mhz ram, can I use a 2400mhz, or need to buy a lower than equal to 2133mhz?
is PC3-12800 800MHZ the same as PC3-12800S? Does the MHZ have to match as well as the voltage?
Do you have to get the exact same speed of RAM and can you find the RAM information on Windows with a command or looking at task manager??
I plan on a RAM UPGRADE and I have 2 slots and task manager says the speed of the RAM in my system is 1333MHz and the form factor is DIMM
I would like to know IF I CAN UPGRADE my RAM with information from task manager and IF I HAVE TO get THE SAME SPEED
Is the 2nd number not the same as the rated frequency/clock speed?
I have 1 xtra 4gb ram it's pc3l 12800s 1rx8 and the other one that already installed in my laptop is pc3l 12800s but it is 2xr8 can i mix it?
Much needed information in compact way. Thanks 👍👍
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May I ask if Intel celeron n4000 with 2gb ram 1.10 laptop is compatible to replace into 4gb ram 2.4000ghz?
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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Thanks, this really helped since i found out i can change out my Ram from my All in one.
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What about ranks and banks when installing an additional ram stick. Do i need to consider those ss well??
That was exactly was i looking for. Thanks
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I want to upgrade my ram from 4gb to 8gb, do I need to match the frequencies? My machine is 2.7 GHz, should I strictly buy a ram that matches that frequency? Please help.
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 :)
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 :)
hey from what I know my laptop has 4gb of 2133mhz ram and another ram slot free. I wanna add another 4 gb of ram to it. The thing is, It is hard to come by a 2133mhz sodimm ram. Can I add a ram of different clock speed and it would still work?? Pls let me know.
Easy to understand, concise. Thanks.
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I watched 3 of ur vids all 3 helped me a lot ...... You've got a new sub
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You did explained clearly! Nice video bro just keep it up
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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
Thanks for explaining about ram. I had no idea easy pesy..!
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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
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!!
thank you so much, thats just what i needed
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This is a very helpful video and very simple. Very educational
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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! ✨
hi, i have 2 sticks of 2gb 1rx16 pc3l - 12800s - 11 - 13 - c3. i want to upgrade to 8/16 gb. which sticks should i order please?
the motherboard that i was using lately was 2x4GB 1066Mhz Support Only base on the Website
but they bought and deliver my a 2x4GB 1600Mhz, what it can cause to the motherboard?
Is it compatible? can it cause a serious blue screen hardware or physical damages?
Thanks a lot Man. This was super Helpful. Thank you🙏
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What about mhz i have lenovo g50-70 i read on Internet that is support 1600mhz, is that mean i must have 4gb 800mhz + 4gb 800mhz for 8gb 1600mhz, or i just buy 4gb 1600mhz + 4gb 1600mhz =? could i have that ?
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
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Thanks a lot for making this video!
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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?
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
Hi thanks for the vid , there's 3 , 2 digits numbers after the pcl3 - 12800s on my laptop ram does it matter if I bought another one that got different number at the end
Is should match the 12800S to be compatible.
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
do the mhz matter? mine came with 4800mhz, do i need to buy the same mhz or can i up them?
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...
Thinks for making this video it help a lot
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Does the first 4 numbers matter 1Rx8 vs 2Rx8? Please let me know.
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 for the claire infos.and see you next.
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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 😂🤡
Thank you! Now I know what RAM to purchase for my phone.
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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
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?
0. what if I bought a RAM with 2400Mhz frequency, but my laptop's speed is only 2133Mhz, is there a cons for doing that? or should I ONLY buy 2133Mhz RAM too?
1. my laptop has a RAM that's already attached to the board, I only have one open slot left for RAM upgrade, how could I know what PCXXXX is compatible with my laptop? btw my laptop is DDR4 SODIMM
Dose the compuny and other thing need to be same with the 1 slot if i want to youse the 2 slot
No. The brand of the RAM usually does not matter for most common computers.
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You rock I've been reading for 2 days and your site is the best.
I've got a Dell Inspiron 1525 lap top and starting from scratch.
It would power up but you couldn't go to settings or launch windows . It would say reboot but couldn't move the mouse or up and down to select anything and when it did catch it wanted you to reboot but nothing happens.
I'm a Disabled Air Force Veteran so got a lot of time on my hands.
So I've got it striped completely down to removing the mother board.
So what do you suggest ?
For that issue with a Dell computer, I would try the steps seen in this video first; czcams.com/video/w3XfE-ghbhs/video.html
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
Super useful!! Thanks a ton!
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i have acer nitro 5 4gb ram ddr 4 core i5 -8300-H CPU @2.30GHz what kind of ram should i buy online ? please help i'm just a beginner i prefer 8gb of ram
Thanks bro!.This is a big help...
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Thank you! You answered all my questions. I can order a new RAM stick with confidence that it will be compatible with my laptop. I hope replacing the RAM fixes the problem, but if not, I'm only out a few dollars. My laptop was really cheap and it's just not cost effective for me to take it to a technician.
What is the issue your looking to fix?
Also, many sites like Ebay, Amazon, etc will allow you to return an item simply for not needing it any more. That may be a good option if it turns out to not be the issue
@@PC_Monkey The screen went dark on my laptop. When this happened, I was duplicating the screen to a larger monitor. It continued to display on the larger monitor. The next day I restarted the laptop and it would not display on the secondary monitor. Changing the RAM was the cheapest and easiest suggested fix I could find. I ordered the RAM from an Ebay seller, and they allow returns. All my files are backed up, so I'll be OK if the cheap fix doesn't work. I'm not willing to spend money on a professional repair technician for a $200 laptop. Thank goodness for CZcams videos like yours.
@@donnacolwell3988 For a computer that turns on but the display does not work, try this video first; czcams.com/video/u-REPLdpZ70/video.html
Let me know how that goes :)
@@PC_MonkeyThanks! I watched the video and will be replacing the RAM. I only have one stick in my computer. If that doesn't fix it, I won't be out anything by digging deeper into my computer. It isn't doing me any good as it is.
@@donnacolwell3988 Sry bro :( Wish it was something simple :(
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
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
Super helpful! Thanks!
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Great info, thanks.
Is it safe to reuse ram from a laptop that had virus issues in another laptop to increase ram?
It should be yes. However, not all RAM is compatible with all computers. You may need different RAM. As long as its the correct kind, you can use it :)
Does the amount of chips in the ram stick matter? I found a higher gig ram but it has 8 chips on each side instead of 4
If you have 16gb or 8gb in dual channel (separated to different slots and ending up with the amount you really want, your laptop will sure run smoother
Ty, very helpful, do You know if a pc3L-12800S-11-12-B4 can work on a laptop Made for pc3-10600S-9-10-B2? The laptop does recognize it but it does not seem to work
If it does not work, then I would assume not. Crucial.com is a great place to find compatible RAM :)
So the "1RX8" doesn't matter right? Even if I get "2RX8"?
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?
uhm please answer how about the ram timings is it okay to be different as long as it has same frequency and memory
You must take same clock speed of ram but you can go for different rams if your ram is dual channel and your processor supports dual channel ram
Hey mate, what RAM should i buy if planning to acquire higher one to upgrade my HP pavilion dv6700 laptop? Should it consider to convert my HDD to SSD? Thanks
You can get ideas about what kind of RAM would be cool to upgrade to on sites like crucial.com. Yes, a SSD is always a nice upgrade. They are faster and break less often.
Good explanation.👍
very informative thank you!
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My laptop is compatible on impact ddr4 ram hyper X my laptop is Lenovo ThinkPad t420 is compatible???
I checked the numbers on the original ram stick inside my laptop that are after the PC 4 part right, then checked my model on crucials website and their numbers are different to mine, is thst okay?
Yes. Not all the numbers will be the same :)
Helpful video upgrading my laptop ram was throwing me off but found the right ones needed
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@@PC_Monkey and if all goes well right after I'm done I think I'll buy the new power director software lol
@@PC_Monkey WOW that ssd with 16gb ram what a difference
@@nightmare_man_00gamingden15 Right !! Its a basic upgrade that every should really do considering the benefits vs the cost. Great job !!
@@PC_Monkey now to buy my new or upgraded editing software lol
I have a Lenovo model #81UT00EAUS and I still can’t figure out what ram I need! On it it says LTK4.OR?? Would I search for this?
You can trying to go to crucial.com. They can scan your computer and see what it needs :)
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 :)
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.
I'm looking to u[grade my laptop RAM, but not sure which to get. It says in Task Manager 1 of 2 slots used. It currently holds 8Gb DDR4 SODIMM 2400MHz RAM. My RAM capacity is 32Gb. Does that mean I'm able to buy another 16gb stick and it'll work just fine with my 8gb stick?? Or do I have to buy another 8gb stick??
Yes, you can mix and match RAM to make the full allowed amount. They both dont have to be the same size :)
@@PC_Monkey thanks so much!
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
Hello thank you for this video. on my hp laptop there is only one slot that contains ddr4, 4gb can I replace it with DDR4 16gb
If your computer can take that much RAM then yes, you should be all set :)
can i use 2666mhz frequency ram for DDR4 2400mhz frequency ram laptop?
That was on point. Thanks 👍🤩
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Thanks so Much! Im looking forward to upgrading to 12GB Soon!
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Can we also increase graphic Card in Dell Laptop
nice video :) i have a question, how do i know if a laptop can upgrade the ram before i even buy it? i'm mean in the context we are now with the pandemic and buying everything online is there a way to know if a ram can by upgrade?
For me, I suggest going to the recommended website (Crucial.com) and let them scan your computer, then you'll be given the recommended ram for your laptop. you'll need to remember the specs (the numbers and letters on the model of ram). It will probably look like this: Crucial 8GB DDR4-2666 SODIMM.
@@FolkGarlicCh Thank FolkGarlic :) Yes, thats my fav site to use in order to see what the computer can be upgraded to :)
If they insgall 4gb but i have 2 slots does it menas that the system of my laptop is designed to consume 8gb of ram sir?
To find the max RAM your computer can take, look at the manufacturer website or you can try a site 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 :)
Firstly thanks for the explanation. On the MSI GF75 17.3" Thin laptop, is it essential to press the reset button of the Embedded Controller prior substituting the RAM on board with the correct specs?
Not that I know of. Usually does not requires any type of reset to install new RAM
@@PC_Monkey Many thanks for your prompt feedback.
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