Question Help. I just started updating hardware and i cant find the RAM that fits my Pc.

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HardwareNewbie6249

HardwareNewbie6249

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Hi, I don't know anything about upgrading PC hardware. It took me like a half hour to
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figure out how to replace my graphics card but I got it. I bought ddr4 ram, didn't seem to fit. Also ddr3 and also didn't fit. Is it ddr5? The PC website says ddr4 but it didn't seem to line up the notch properly and I know u don't have to force it in. Here's a picture if that helps. Thx.
 
Considering how old it looks in there I'm guessing it's DDR2. It won't be DDR5 unless you bought that computer brand new in the last year.

Is there ANY useful information you can give about the computer? Make/model if it's a prebuilt? How about a picture of the sticker on the existing RAM stick.
 
ThatVietGuy said:
Considering how old it looks in there I'm guessing it's DDR2. It won't be DDR5 unless you bought that computer brand new in the last year.

Is there ANY useful information you can give about the computer? Make/model if it's a prebuilt? How about a picture of the sticker on the existing RAM stick.
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Got it back in 2016. Called acer predator. I'll look closely at the existing 8gb stick.
 
ThatVietGuy said:
Brand new in 2016? If so, it SHOULD be a DDR4 system judging by what I can find from that era.
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Is it possible though that the ddr4 I bought from best buy wouldn't fit? Cuz I swear the notches didn't line up right and I tried every open slot. The ram from best buy was enclosed instead of open circuits.
 
ThatVietGuy said:
This is likely DDR4, there were some motherboards back then that allowed DDR3, but I doubt this is the case for you.

As for the DDR4 stick not fitting correctly, I can only assume you were installing it incorrectly.
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Ur probably right. I just wish I could find just an 8gb stick for around 20bucks. All I can find is 16gb and up for 50. I don't think best buy would like me coming back a second time for yet another exchange lol. But thx for the help
 
In the Mobo should appear printed a code of the product itself. Normally is small, so try to find it carefully
Other way is entering in the BIOS there should appear the Mobo model too.

Once found that code try to see the official specs of the product. HTH
 
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Looks like it's fit and clipped in the slot. Both tabs are clipped. Unless you literally broke something installing it, looks like the stick is seated. THOUGH.... some boards will only boot in certain channel configs. So maybe slot 1 and 3 or 2 and 4, and if only one stick probably only slot 1 or 2? But yea, it looks by the pin count standard DDR4. I'm going to say 2133MHz DDR4 or 3200 non-ECC buffered DIMM.

2133Mhz was pretty much the standard for Skylake when it was put in systems. 2400/3200 watch. They may not boot. On the stick that came out, read or take a pic of the sticker on it and zoom in. Even on my gaming machine (I know, it was a prebuilt G20CB) it was 2133MHz with an i7 6700 and GTX 1070.

EDIT: Digging says this is your board. Down to the 4 slots of black and white. It's a B150

Acer G3-710 MIB15L-SophiaB 14069-1 348.02E02.0011​

Code: 
Motherboard Specification
Chipset Manufacturer:Intel

Ports:USB 3.0,Wifi,USB 2.0,HDMI,Display Port

Brand Name:Original Genuine Motherboard

Motherboard Condition:Used

FSB HT:1600

Model Number:G3-710

Launch Date:2013

Hard Drive Interface:SATA

Motherboard Application Desktop

Package:Yes

CPU Type:Intel

Graphics Card Type:Integrated-need CPU support

Maximum Ram Capacity:16 GB

Chipset:Intel B150

Supported RAM Type DDR4

With CPU:No

Form Factor:ATX

Socket Type:LGA 1151

RAM channel Double

EDIT: I know, this is like the umpteenth edit, but you could upgrade this in the future if you wanted to a 7th Gen Intel. B100 series supports 7th Gen.
 
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HardwareNewbie6249 said:
Thanks, I'll just be on the look out for a stick of ddr4. I'm sure I didn't break anything cuz I didn't even wanna push that hard.
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Keep in mind it's not going to be easy to push in like snapping a button on a coat or similar. It does take some force because you are essentially scraping the copper teeth down into the slot which in turn make the white/black connectors come back up and snap on. If those clips connected, it's seated.
 
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HardwareNewbie6249 said:
Hi, I don't know anything about upgrading PC hardware. It took me like a half hour to
20231113-121034.jpg
figure out how to replace my graphics card but I got it. I bought ddr4 ram, didn't seem to fit. Also ddr3 and also didn't fit. Is it ddr5? The PC website says ddr4 but it didn't seem to line up the notch properly and I know u don't have to force it in. Here's a picture if that helps. Thx.
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The notches in DDR sticks are different with every new generations. They prevent people from making a bad mistake. Looks like DDR3 slots to me.
 
JeffreyP55 said:
The notches in DDR sticks are different with every new generations. They prevent people from making a bad mistake. Looks like DDR3 slots to me.
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The exact PC (Acer Predator) and year provided, along with having an i5-6400 ident this board as a B150. Specifications show only DDR4 2133/2666.

And yea, like the post above, it does take a bit of force (careful) to push them into the sockets. The way the one pictured is sitting looks perfectly seated, and I'm pretty sure you did have to put some force on it. If you're inserting this into the slots on the motherboard and the board is screwed down to the case, you can usually put a bit of force to push the DIMM into the slot without bending or breaking the board.

I work on watch movements and all other manner of optics and things (optical engineer) and I think you should be able to get this just fine. If it really just won't go, or if something doesn't line up, take a sec to make sure everything is lined up and the tabs pushed out. When the DIMM is in properly, you'll feel and hear a snap as the end tabs snap into place holding the DIMM down to the board.

I actually taught my mother how to do all this, and she was very very cautious to begin with too, but once she saw the kind of force the parts can take (a decent amount actually), she's much more open to doing her own upgrades. I can just send her parts! She's gotten very good at it.
 
SkyNetRising said:
Is the system in working order?
Just run cpu-z and check memory and spd tabs.
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That's what I was saying earlier. If it's not in working order, it may just be in the wrong slot if you're only going to use a single stick. Almost always they use dual sticks for dual channel DDR4. Quad for DDR5.

But here is a link to a great brand, just pick your color and capacity. It's $30.21(?). Very cheap really. EDIT: Get 2666 for that processor. It's what will likely be most stable and actually boot.

www.ebay.com

HyperX FURY RAM DDR4 16GB 8GB 32GB 4GB 3200 2666 2400 2133 Desktop Memory DIMM | eBay

DDR4 4GB/8GB 1600MHz / PC4-12800 CL11. DDR4 8GB/16GB 2400MHz / PC4-19200 CL 17. DDR4 8GB/16GB 2666MHz / PC4-21300 CL 19. DDR4 8GB/16GB 3200MHz / PC4-25600 CL 22. Plug and play --Get the speed you want, hassle free.
www.ebay.com
 
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