Which RAM sticks to buy when upgrading

[pleasereview1988]

Hello,

I currently am using an Intel Core i7 3770. Lately, I have found the system has begun slowing down and I began looking into upgrading my RAM. I visited a PC Scanner site to find out what type of RAM I have, as well as the details, and I discovered that I have two differently sized RAM sticks. I have a 2GB stick, and a 8GB stick - both are DDR3.

I am now confused as to the size of RAM stick I should be purchasing if I want to upgrade. Also, If I buy 2, 8GB ram sticks do I need to remove the 2GB since it is a different size? Or can I leave it in and simply put in 2 more 8GB? I really need help with this guys.

Additional details:

Channel #: Dual
DRAM Frequency 798.7MHz
DSB😀RAM 1:6
CAS# Latency 11.0 Clocks
RAS# to CAS# Delay 11 Clocks
RAS# Precharge 11 Clocks
Cycle Time: 28 Clocks


Thanks in advance.

 

[clarkjd]

Hello,

I currently am using an Intel Core i7 3770. Lately, I have found the system has begun slowing down and I began looking into upgrading my RAM. I visited a PC Scanner site to find out what type of RAM I have, as well as the details, and I discovered that I have two differently sized RAM sticks. I have a 2GB stick, and a 8GB stick - both are DDR3.

I am now confused as to the size of RAM stick I should be purchasing if I want to upgrade. Also, If I buy 2, 8GB ram sticks do I need to remove the 2GB since it is a different size? Or can I leave it in and simply put in 2 more 8GB? I really need help with this guys.

Additional details:

Channel #: Dual
DRAM Frequency 798.7MHz
DSB😀RAM 1:6
CAS# Latency 11.0 Clocks
RAS# to CAS# Delay 11 Clocks
RAS# Precharge 11 Clocks
Cycle Time: 28 Clocks


Thanks in advance.

Getting unmatched ram to work together is problematical at best, impossible at worst. Sometimes even the exact same ram, if bought at different times, is incompatible. They sell ram in matched sets for a reason.

 

[pleasereview1988]

I have read this as well, however these RAM sticks came like this from factory when I bought the PC....

Are you suggesting I remove both current sticks and replace it with a matched set?

Editted: Also, if I do replace both, can I get any RAM sticks or do they need to match the previous RAM sticks speed/size etc.

 

[clarkjd]

I have read this as well, however these RAM sticks came like this from factory when I bought the PC....

Are you suggesting I remove both current sticks and replace it with a matched set?

Editted: Also, if I do replace both, can I get any RAM sticks or do they need to match the previous RAM sticks speed/size etc.

Since they came from the factory, the factory did all the hard work in getting them to run together. Getting completely new ram to work with the old won't be easy. I would suggest getting a 2x8GB kit for the greatest chance of success. It is not just matching the specs of the old ram. What exactly is your current motherboard(make and model)? Usually, you can go to the manufacturer's website, and find the QVL for a list of compatible ram, or go to a ram manufacturer's site and use their memory finder to get recommendations.