Memory Upgrade

Forum discussion tagged with Memory Upgrade.
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    Question HP 250 G8 storage and memory upgrade

    Dear Community, I have an HP 250 G8 6G9RIPA#ACJ FreeDOS laptop. For reference: This model has the following specs:- (1) Intel i3-11th Gen processor. (2) Pre-installed 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD. (3) Pre-installed 8 GB DDR4-2666 MHz RAM. My question here is - (i) whether this particular model has...
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    [SOLVED] Need help upgrading ram for Z170 motherboard

    Hi there folks My system currently has 2 X 8GB DDR4 G.Skill TridentZ 3200 CL16-18-18-38 1.35V ( Motherboard: Asus Z170 Deluxe - CPU : i7 6700K) never had any problem with them but recently really felt the need for more memory (damn After effects!) If I can find another pair of my current...
  3. jeetpatel20

    [SOLVED] Can I use secondary memory of frequency - 2666mhz, while my cpu and motherboard supports -2400 and primary ram is also 2400mhz?

    My motherboard and CPU(i5 5300HQ) support 2400mhz ram. My stock ram is 8 GB 2400mhz. Now I am planning to upgrade my ram by getting another 8 GB ram but I can't find the 2400mhz model for Hyperx Impact. Hence I wanted to know whether I can use 2666mhz ram. Note- I don't have a problem if the...
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    [SOLVED] Dell Memory Upgrade - OEM vs Crucial

    I was looking at memory upgrades for my Dell XPS 8940. A 16 GB stick from Dell is $181.00. What appears to be a comparable 16 GB stick from Crucial is $57.99. Am I missing something here? Is there some difference that I'm not aware of? I realize that you expect a markup from an OEM label...
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    [SOLVED] Ram upgrade in Asus x52j(MB:k52jc)

    Hello to everyone, I tried to upgrade the Asus x52j, I bought 2 ram's, mushkin pc3-8500 so dimm 7-7-7-20 1.5V (2x4GB) but when I plug them it doesn't boot. It displays only black screen with white letters(trouble screen) and asking for normal starting or start and fix problem, when I choose...
  6. Sreejith Sreejayan

    [SOLVED] Windows is not turning on after memory upgrade

    I upgraded from 4gb(2x2) to 8 GB(2x2 + 4) then the windows is not turning on ( not showing boot animation and then restarts) My spec are Intel I3 550 Intel Dh55tc motherboard 2x2 Kingston kvr1333d3s8n9/2g-sp 4 GB ramaxel rmr5030ef68f9w-1600 What I tried -tried different combinations of slots(...
  7. Vox

    [SOLVED] Memory compatibility and upgrade for HP 250 G2 laptop/notebook

    The laptop is the Intel Core i3 version so it has 2 memory slots, the existing single RAM module is a SAMSUNG DDR3(L) 4GB 1Rx8 PC3L-12800S 1600MHz 1.35V, part number: M471B5173DB0-YK0. Normally, I would not buy 2 new modules, only one to upgrade the existing one but if you say the existing one...
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    [SOLVED] Upgrading Motherboard, CPU & Memory

    I plan to upgrade the motherboard, CPU and memory only for now. Following is my current configuration: Motherboard: ASUS Maximus VI Hero DDR3 2800 LGA 1150 CPU: Intel Core i7 4770k Quad Core Memory: Corsair...
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    Question Better RAM options for Biostar G41D3C V.7.x Motherboard?

    Motherboard: Biostar G41D3C Ver.7.x CPU: Intel Celeron E3400 2.6Ghz (2 Cores) RAM: 2x4GB DDR3 ADATA 1333Mhz (AD3U1333W4G9-S 4GX8 U-DIMM) Previous RAM: 2GB DDR3 ADATA 1333Mhz (AD3U1333C2G9-S 2GX8 U-DIMM) Recently I wanted to upgrade my old 2gb ram computer, acording to Biostar...
  10. SlagRat

    Question I've installed a new motherboard but now it has DRAM issues?

    So I've just recently bought a new motherboard to replace my old Gigabyte Z270X. I got the ASUS STRIX Z270H. After taking it all out and putting in the motherboard, starting it up I got no beep, no lights and no video output. Noticing I left some things unplugged I plugged everything back in...
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    Question Designed a wonderful cooling system for Laptops

    Hey Guys, I have designed a simple cooling solution for gaming laptops. Almost all laptops have vents located at random positions. The laptop cooling pads sold in market may not exactly blow the air where the laptop actually needs. Some pads may suit but mostly not. These pads cools the laptop...
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    Question MSI z97m - Getting an 9C Error

    Hello, recently when i boot my pc i got 9c following with A2, in 9c error takes 30-45s to boot . i know A2: IDE Detect, 9C: USB Detect. but when i unplug the keyboard there is no 9C error and boot fast. i checked the BIOS boot order the priority is gavin to Intel SSD. i know my keyboard...
  13. Sonnefar

    Question Display not showing

    Can anyone help med with my display. Its not showing anything event tho my computer is working properly. I use DVI-D om my screen. Rigtigt now om using another screen for my computer and i use HDMI for that. I have a GTX 1050 ti 4gb Cerberus
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    [SOLVED] Wireless to ethernet bridge

    Hi I have a Polycom HDX8000 video conf unit. It only has a RJ45 ethernet port and the office only has wireless. I am using a Huawei mobile wifi hotspot, it works as it has a RJ45, but the data use is huge and way exceed my data plan. So I think I need a wireless to ethernet bridge:. Any...
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    Question Do I need to change any settings (in Bios etc)

    I’ve got a Gigabyte GA-H81M-S2H with an i5-4590 & I’m going to swap the i5 for an i7-4790K. I know the motherboard isn’t great for gaming & I certainly won’t be doing any overclocking. But these are the components I have in front of me. Can I just swap the cpu’s & away I go? Or are there...
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    Question Bridging DSL phone Connection

    Scenario: DSL router mounted outside in a climate conditioned box. DSL phone connection is outside. Landline phone inside the house but do not want to run wires from outside to inside but rather create a wireless connection between the phone line outside and the land line phone inside. (NOT IP...
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    Question It's impossible to overclock my i7 8700K...?

    Summary I attempted overclocking my i7 8700K after owning this particular rig for almost a year (specs listed below). My idle CPU temp as I type this says 37'C (Package Temp) in AIDA64, and 37'C in MSI Afterburner. I have XMP enabled (for my 3000mhz RAM). I first tried overclocking at 4.9GHz...
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    Question Your PC needs to be repaired error

    Hi, I just installed new Corsair ram into my motherboard and im now hit with the error: "Your operating system couldn't be loaded because the kernel is missing or contains errors" File: \windows\system32\ntoskrnl.exe Error Code: 0xc0000098 I tried restarting the PC earlier and I was given Error...
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    [SOLVED] So when using a 4K TV for PC gaming, do we still use the TV's Game Mode option ?

    I use my 4K TV for console gaming and PC gaming. So I use the TV's Gaming Mode for whenever I console game. But seeing how I'm using the PC input for source for PC gaming do I still enable Game Mode also ? I'm asking cause the source input is set to PC and by doing that it already grays out some...
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    Question Hard drive is failing with windows 10 installed, what should I do?

    So I had this computer given to me by a friend.. its a gigabyte z68 motherboard, 2600k processor and im making gaming upgrades to it... However, the old 500 gig hard drive is starting to fail... sector errors..... I have a newer 1tb HDD in another PC but barely used....... What should I do...
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    Question I believe there's a problem with my GPU, please help troubleshoot.

    Hi all, I built my first PC about a month ago, and I've only recently started to come across problems with my games crashing. At first, my games would freeze and the screen would go black. The music kept playing, but I had to manually shutoff computer to get it back on. Immediately as the...
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    Question Best gpu for i5-3570k @3.8GHz

    Hello everyone. My gtx 670 broke and I have to buy a new card soon. Building a new pc now is out of the question. I was wondering which gpu would be the best for my i5 so that the gpu is not bottlenecked. I was wondering between gtx 1050ti and gtx 1060. Any thoughts ?
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    [SOLVED] Question about fans and general setup with motherboard

    I plan on building a new PC here very soon and I am doing research to make sure everything goes well when I put it together. I have a question regarding a couple of things. My Build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/yCM3D2 Rosewill Fan Manual...
  24. Sany Noronha

    Question black bar

    i am using my recommended resolution but black bar appearing in the screen.I tried uninstalling and reinstalling my graphics drivers.I am using VGA cable and integrated intel hd graphics.Can anyone help?Thanks in Advance!
  25. DinoSource

    Question Random BSOD's on new build. Many components replaced.

    Hi guys, I usually post elsewhere, but did not get any good results, so I thought I would try here since many of my searches lead me here. Anyway, I am getting many MACHINE CHECK EXCEPTION BSOD's when I am gaming on my new build. I have also gotten them while just browsing before as well. They...
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    Discussion Monitor won't turn on after Replacing GPU

    Hello everyone So, I've run across a problem. After 6 years I decided to change out my Nvidia GTX 560 and replace it with a 1070. Me being a big idiot, I didn't uninstall and the drivers of the old gpu that I already pulled out. So as I put the 560 back in, and turn on my computer. My monitor...
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    [SOLVED] GPU overheats ONLY in my system

    I've had a 1060 3gb + Ryzen 5 2600 until recently and everything was fine. I bought a rtx gigabyte rtx 2060 – 3 fans model – and it was overheating a lot, peaking at 84ºC in a closed case, so I thought there was something wrong with it and returned it. The guy from the store told me he tested...
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    Question Win10-Black Screen Before Login

    For Christmas I swapped out my obsolete hardware and have had nothing but issues since. I switched out the CPU, MOBO, and RAM, and had to buy a new copy of win10 having not know the license wasn’t transferable: first mistake. I had been running Win10 before the swap with no issues. But ever...
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    Question Do I need 144htz monitor if am not a fps player

    So am kind of stuck. At the moment I have 3x 24inch 1080p monitors and there powered by a rezen 5 1600 and a evga 1070 superclocked now the question is if I was to buy a 1440p monitor would I need it to be 144hertz as I don't do fps shooter, manly single player space games , the odd gun game...
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    Question My lan driver and device manager are both blank

    My lan driver and device manager are both blank. I add my wireless wifi adapter it's not working but when I plug internet cable my internet is working .i want to use wifi adapter how to solve this problem?
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    Laptop hardware modification

    Can you recommend cheap laptop only for writing and internet with easy to modify hardware like replacing and upgrading built-in webcam, microphone, wifi, bluetooth, cpu and other parts.
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    Can't set resolution to 1080p after updating Windows

    So after updating Windows past an old build I was using (think it was 15xx) my monitor defaults to 1600x1200 for no apparent reason, when it's a 1080p monitor, nothing helped, not driver updates, not windows updates, nothing, I've read tons of posts regarding this issue and nothing seems to...
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    [SOLVED] wireless keyboard to ps2?

    can you plug a wireless keyboard into a ps2 pc port using a usb to ps2 adapter? would it work?
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    [SOLVED] GPU - Rx 570 vs Rx 580

    Hi , I found two GPU on amazon , https://www.amazon.com/Strix-Radeon-Gaming-Graphics-ROG-STRIX-RX570-O4G-GAMING/dp/B06Y5WGXX3/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1548870753&sr=8-3&keywords=rx+570 and...
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    [SOLVED] Budget motherboard based on specification i7-6700k

    Hi guys, I've read quite a few of the threads here regarding the best motherboard for the i7-6700k. However, I still haven't been able to choose one. I am looking to spend under £100 but can be a bit lenient if needed. My specs are: i7 6700k Cryorig H7 Samsung Evo 850 120GB (may upgrade to...
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    [SOLVED] PC 4K TV purple screen

    I game on A sony x900 e and for some reason when I try to game on 4k/60hz/ With HDR i get a purple color on the screen .. i have to take off HDR to remove the purple color or lower the refresh rate to 30hz.. here's my setup. so if anyone who is familiar with this problem AND has the Same TV ...
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    BSOD when playing, varying error messages

    This seems like a good place to ask questions about this, as Google keeps pointing me to here.. On my brand new system I keep getting crashes when playing. It has been relatively new titles, Shadow Warrior 2 and Shadow of the Tomb Raider. The crashes will happen even if I just load the game up...
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    [SOLVED] pc only starts when cpu power cable is unplugged :/

    Last night unfortunately my pc randomly cut out, i turned it off at the outlet and turned it back on again. The lights turn on for a split second and then all turn off, the only thing that is left on is the front io power led. My suspicions was that it was the psu so i switched it out for a new...
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    Google Chrome startup delay with a blank page...?

    Hello, for a couple of weeks now I have been experiencing some issues with my Google Chrome web browser. I have been having a few second delay to start when I click it and opening to a blank white Google screen as opposed my shortcuts etc. If I open a new tab once Chrome is up it will bring me...
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    my new laptop is Asusx540ua-dh31,looking for more speed!will ssd help?if so,what else

    its Asus with i3, just trying to find out,how to make it faster