Is computer (not laptop) RAM the same size?

[kennie42]

Okay, I'm going to ugprade to 16GB RAM and I know it's DDR3. I was scared just incase that RAM is a different size? I don't want to take out my motherboard or my RAM (that i have rn) to check just incase i **** something up.

 

[k1114]

Desktop size and laptop size. That's it as far as slot sizes go.

 

[kennie42]

Desktop size and laptop size. That's it as far as slot sizes go.

It's for a desktop and the RAM is DDR3, so, if I get the same brand/type (DDR3), it will be the same size?

 

[k1114]

Ddr3 is not a size, that's the ram version. There is ddr3 for desktops (dimm) and ddr3 for laptops (sodimm). It will be clearly marked what it's for on any reputable seller's site.

 

[avenseth12]

How much RAM do you have now? Also, what version of windows are you running? I ask because if you have Win 7 32 bit and install the 16 gigs of RAM, it won't all show up

 

[kennie42]

How much RAM do you have now? Also, what version of windows are you running? I ask because if you have Win 7 32 bit and install the 16 gigs of RAM, it won't all show up

I have 8GB RAM right now and I am running windows 10

 

[kennie42]

Ddr3 is not a size, that's the ram version. There is ddr3 for desktops (dimm) and ddr3 for laptops (sodimm). It will be clearly marked what it's for on any reputable seller's site.

Okay thanks, do you know if I buy a different stick of RAM with bigger speed, will it still work?

 

[k1114]

There's always a tiny chance mixing ram will not work. Even if they are the same exact model they could possibly not work. Usually it's fine though. But you will be running it at the lower speed so if it costs more, it's a waste of money. They always have lower speed profiles.

 

[kennie42]

There's always a tiny chance mixing ram will not work. Even if they are the same exact model they could possibly not work. Usually it's fine though. But you will be running it at the lower speed so if it costs more, it's a waste of money. They always have lower speed profiles.

Okay! My current one is 1333MHz and the one I'm getting is 1600MHz and it only costs £55, it will only lower down to 1333MHz right?

 

[k1114]

Yes and make sure the voltage is the same.

 

[kennie42]

Yes and make sure the voltage is the same.

As far as I know, they are both 1.5V, so I'm perfect to go now, right?

 

[k1114]

I wouldn't say perfect as I said it's not 100% but you're about as best as you can get.