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More memory please....

Discussion in 'Memory - RAM' started by solopirate, Oct 23, 2020.

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  1. solopirate

    solopirate Registered Members

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    After my last thread in the forum, "Windows 10", i was advised that
    i could possibly get some extra RAM Memory for my computer. How
    would i know what i am looking for, and where do i find the necessary
    info, not just about my specific computer, but if the RAM i already have
    installed, is the maximum it can hold? I have 4 MB installed, with a 1TB Hard Drive.
    I have about 820 MB of free space on the drive.
    If anyone can direct me, (in basic terms), to what i need and where`s the best place
    to purchase extra memory from, it would be great.
    I am using a Lenovo Laptop, and if you want me to provide more info, just tell me where
    i can find it on my pc, and i will post it, so that it can help you to help me a bit better.
    Thanks.
     

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  3. Tony D

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    First thing you need to do is to off-load that hard drive. If indeed you have only 820 MB free of 1 TB, that's a problem. Can you post a screen shot of your hard drive properties? Here's what mine looks like.
    upload_2020-10-23_14-27-40.png
     
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  4. solopirate

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    Sorry. I did not realize that i put MB, when it should have been GB.
     

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  5. starbuck

    starbuck Administrator - Malware Removal Specialist Administrator

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    Quite a simple task.

    Go to Crucial scanner


    1. First, agree to the terms and conditions.
    2. Click the "Start your free scan" button, and choose "Save File" when prompted.
    3. Save the file to your desktop, or anywhere you prefer.
    4. Navigate to this saved CrucialScan.exe file, Right click and select 'Run as Administrator'.
    If you get a security warning, click "Run" to allow the download.
    5. It will take several moments while your browser is updated with your scan results.

    When the report comes up it will tell you how much Ram memory is installed, how many modules,how many slots are used, how many are available, how much Ram memory can be installed and what type of memory you can install.
    Crucial will also give you a price for any recommended Ram upgrades, but you don't have to accept this.
    You are free to use their scanner and then buy your Ram chips from wherever you want.
     
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  6. solopirate

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  7. solopirate

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  8. starbuck

    starbuck Administrator - Malware Removal Specialist Administrator

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    Hi again solopirate,

    You are reading that correctly.
    You only have one slot available and the max is 8GB.
    I'm not familiar with some of those makes of Ram chips, some one more qualified will be able to advise you better.
    I've always stuck with the big names like, Crucial, Kingston and HyperX.
    Don't forget though, there is a difference in size between Laptop chips and Desktop chips.
     
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  9. solopirate

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    That much i do know :) , that there is a difference between chips and type of computer.
    Maybe, if someone could look at the link i have included, and maybe advise me, if
    the first two chips on that page, are the ones i want?
    I am hoping to call in to Bestbuy tomorrow after my work (truck driver), and if i`m
    advised right, i will get one tomorrow.
    One last question, do you know anywhere that can give me a diagram of the inside of
    a Lenovo laptop? I need to know where to locate the old 4 GB chip and replace it.
    Many thanks for everything.
    https://www.bestbuy.com/site/search...rue&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960&keys=keys
     
    solopirate, Oct 23, 2020
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  10. IJAC

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    One more thing I see you have a Celeron CPU they are not know for speed and it looks like it is only 1.10 GHz. The memory will help but I wouldn't expect to much. I looked up your CPU and it is for inexpensive laptops according to CPU world. Don't get me wrong the memory will help but those Celeron CPU's are just not as fast as the i family of Intel processors are. If it does what you want it to than that is all that matters. Not trying to bash your laptop or anything just giving you some information. I would go with the memory and see how it works for you. I have to agree with Starbuck I stick with name brand also. The ones on eBay are preowned so your are taking a chance.
     
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    I never buy from eBay. On the few occasions I had to buy laptop memory sticks, I bought from Crucial. They might be more expensive but they guarantee it will work and since I don't like taking apart any laptop, I only want to do it once. Take out the old stick and put in the new stick. Screw back the RAM compartment and done.

    Since you have to take the laptop apart to replace the RAM stick, you'll want a guarantee that it works.
    Here's how to take it apart


    Fortunately mine had compartment so I didn't have to remove the entire back.
     
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  12. allheart55 (Cindy E)

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  13. solopirate

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    ALLHEART55.
    I had bought that this morning, however, when the tech guy said he would install it for me, he
    brought it back and said, that particular memory stick was too small. He wrote the details on
    his card, which are the following...DDR3 12800MZ PC3. I really have no idea what i`m looking
    for now, so any final advice from any of you guy`s, would be a great help. I am not using Ebay,
    as advised by PLODR, so any other place to purchase would be great. I did visit Lenovo, but their
    8gb memory sticks are well into the $130 + price range, so i cannot go there.
     
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  14. allheart55 (Cindy E)

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    (The first RAM on the Best Buy link, that you provided, is for desktop memory.)
    Make sure you select the laptop memory from the link that I posted.
     
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  15. allheart55 (Cindy E)

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    Laptop DDR3 RAM sticks all have 204 pins and are the same size.
    Desktop DDR3 memory will not fit in a laptop.
     
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  16. solopirate

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    Okay, so fina;;y, i found these two.
    Is either one of these okay for my laptop?
    If so, i will go ahead and purchase, and you guy`s can mark this thread as "solved".
    Thanks all.
     

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  17. allheart55 (Cindy E)

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    Either will work.
     
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  18. solopirate

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    Okay, i think i have got the right memory for my computer, i am just waiting
    for clarification from the Best Buy tech, that gave me his card. As soon as it`s
    determined that it is what i want/need, i shall go ahead and purchase it. It is
    from Amazon Prime. Pics attached.
    I would like to thank IJAC for his statement regarding the Celeron CPU.
    The tech guy wrote down on the reverse of his card, the details i should look for.
    I need a DDR3 12800 PC3 memory stick, and that`s what it seems to be.
    Many many thanks for all your help and advice.
     

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    This is a note to the Admin.
    I have no idea when i am going to hear from the techy guy from Best Buy,
    so if any of you can clarify that the above item in the pics above are what
    i require, then once that`s done, you can mark this as "solved".
    Many thanks.
     
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  20. allheart55 (Cindy E)

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    Yes, you have the correct RAM. :iagree:
     
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  21. solopirate

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    Thank you young Cindy E.
    You can mark this as solved now. I will see you in about two weeks.
    I`m sure i will have something else to ask :) :)
     
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