Can I upgrade ram from 2gb to 6gb

[Nevil Joy]

My pc now has 2gb DDR3 ram at 1333 MHz. I am planning to buy a transcend 4gb ram @1333 MHz.Will this give me a 6gb ram?Or should I buy a 2gb @ 1333 MHz ram .My current OS is Windows 10 32 bit.Could anyone please help.

 

[Herc08]

First off, 32-Bit only supports up to 4GB of ram. Then you have to see if your motherboard will support more than 4GB. Is your chip 64-bit or no? If not, then 4GB is your limit regardless.

 

[Slumy__57]

There are a lot of things to consider here. First, you need to find out what kind of motherboard you have, and see what kind of ram, and how much ram it is capable of supporting. If you can support 6 gigs, then you could theoretically add 4 to what you currently have. However, when you add new ram modules to a system, there is a chance that they won't work with your current module(s). I personally would recommend getting a brand new 2x4gb set of ram assuming your motherboard can support it, and you can afford it.

 

[Herc08]

There are a lot of things to consider here. First, you need to find out what kind of motherboard you have, and see what kind of ram, and how much ram it is capable of supporting. If you can support 6 gigs, then you could theoretically add 4 to what you currently have. However, when you add new ram modules to a system, there is a chance that they won't work with your current module(s). I personally would recommend getting a brand new 2x4gb set of ram assuming your motherboard can support it, and you can afford it.

Not even that, he has 32-bit Windows, which suports a limit of 4GB. So even if he adds more than 4, windows will limit it down to 4 regardless.

 

[Slumy__57]

Good point, I glazed over the fact that the OP was running a 32 bit OS. So my previous post is only valid if your processor can support a 64 bit OS, and you are willing to upgrade. Otherwise, get a 1x4gb stick of ram and run with that, or, if your motherboard supports dual channel, get a 2x2gb set of ram.

 

[Nevil Joy]

My motherboard supports upto 16gb of RAM.
I don't know whether it can upgrade to 64-bit.And also I can't afford to update my existing 32 bit OS to 64 bit

 

[Slumy__57]

What processor do you have?

 

[Herc08]

My motherboard supports upto 16gb of RAM.

That's good and all, but what type of CPU do you have? And will you be able to get a 64-bit version of Windows? I doubt it since Windows decides which version to install (could be wrong about that).

 

[Nevil Joy]

Processor is Intel Pentium G2020@ 2.9 GHz

 

[Herc08]

Processor is Intel Pentium G2020@ 2.9 GHz

So that processor supports up to 32GB. However, you need a 64-bit version of Windows. Also I recommend getting the SAME RAM sticks for your motherboard. so maybe a 2x4GB or 2x8GB.

Without that 64-bit version of Windows, your system will only see 4GB and that's it.

 

[Corwin65]

My motherboard supports upto 16gb of RAM.
I don't know whether it can upgrade to 64-bit.And also I can't afford to update my existing 32 bit OS to 64 bit

Since you can't upgrade to 64 bit OS, you can only use 4GB then. Pretty cut and dried.

 

[Slumy__57]

Yeah, unless you can swing an OS upgrade, you're stuck with 4 gigs.

 

[Nevil Joy]

Okay.Then I can't upgrade my OS from 32 bit to 64 ,right? Shouldn't I buy new 64 bit OS?

 

[Slumy__57]

I don't think there is an upgrade path from 32 to 64 bit for windows, so yes, if you want more ram, you are going to have to purchase a new OS.

 

[bloodroses]

From what I read, your 32-bit windows 10 key should work on 64-bit windows 10. However, you will need to do a fresh install to run 64-bit:

http://www.howtogeek.com/228042/how-to-switch-from-32-bit-windows-10-to-64-bit-windows-10/

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki/windows_10-windows_install/how-to-migrate-to-windows-10-64-bit-from-32-bit/40d90c4e-8845-4bcb-bb2f-aeab312caf74

 

[Herc08]

Side question: I could have sworn Windows 10 installs recommended which version to install.

 

[Nevil Joy]

Also ,I want to know the graphics card I can fit in my motherboard.it won't fit in multi GPUs.the GPU I'm having now is AMD ati radeon hd5450 1gb.
My motherboard model no. H61H2-MV.Which all GPUs can fit in this considering my CPU and OS?

 

[Herc08]

Also ,I want to know the graphics card I can fit in my motherboard.it won't fit in multi GPUs.the GPU I'm having now is AMD ati radeon hd5450 1gb.
My motherboard model no. H61H2-MV.Which all GPUs can fit in this considering my CPU and OS?

I'm confused. Do you have the graphic card already or not?

 

[Nevil Joy]

I'm having one . AMD ATI radeon HD5450 1gb

 

[Herc08]

I'm having one . AMD ATI radeon HD5450 1gb

So you are getting it later? If so, it should be fine.

 

[Nevil Joy]

I'm having one . AMD ATI radeon HD5450 1gb

So you are getting it later? If so, it should be fine.

No .I was thinking of replacing with another advanced one.So which all things I should consider and which all GPUs will work in my system