I'm not aware of a cpu minimum. I do know that a 32-bit system has a 4 GB RAM limit.
I remember reading several times that newer desktops can hold up to 8 gigs of ram but unless you have "x" it will only recognize 6 gigs ram. And I believe "x" was "a 64 bit system", which I have. I currently have 6 gigs of ram but my system only recognizes 5.75 ram. Would it be worth it to get 2 more gigs of ram, being how cheap it is these days?
The newest boxes are holding 16 GB RAM. Check your specs for type of RAM and max capacity.
I believe that 5.75 GB is available RAM after what's dedicated to graphics. If you added 2 GB your available RAM would increase to 7.75.
PNY is selling 2 GB DDR3 for $15 today. Will it fit your system?
16 gigs ram? Whoa. Speccy tells me I have DDR3 ram, 3 of 4 slots taken. $15? Sounds good to me. I'll check that out. Thanks!
When you say, "Will it fit your system", do you mean does it have the correct bottom slot locations? (I have a recent HP Pavilion desktop.) Haven't they gone universal in that regard so "1 fits all"?
As for fitting your system, I meant to ask if your pc will actually accept a 2GB PC3-10666 1333MHz DDR3 Desktop DIMM module without exceeding the memory limit, and all the numbers are compatible.
The slots are standard hardware, and Speccy claims there is a vacant slot, but you should open up the unit and verify.
You see, Speccy does sometimes err. It claims I have 4 slots, 2 are empty. Not true. I have 2 slots, no empties. I consider it a minor error and not worth pressing cos I know what's all inside for I often leave the box open. In fact it's open right now cos I leave the side panel off during the summer, which helps it run cooler.
Good point. I'll have a look inside tomorrow and see how many slots I have. (Should be 4, but still I'll investigate.)
Here's what Speccy says...
RAM
Memory slots
Total memory slots 4
Used memory slots 3
Free memory slots 1
Memory
Type DDR3
Size 6144 MBytes
Channels # Dual
DRAM Frequency 666.7 MHz
CAS# Latency (CL) 9 clocks
RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) 9 clocks
RAS# Precharge (tRP) 9 clocks
Cycle Time (tRAS) 24 clocks
Bank Cycle Time (tRC) 33 clocks
Command Rate (CR) 1T
Physical Memory
Memory Usage 34 %
Total Physical 5.75 GB
Available Physical 3.77 GB
Total Virtual 8.00 TB
Available Virtual 8.00 TB
SPD
Number Of SPD Modules 3
Slot #1
Slot #2
Slot #3
Ram is not backwards/forwards compatible
DDR, DDR2 and DDR3 cannot be used in eachothers ports.
Well it seems I have DDR3, and that's what I ordered. So I think I'm okay there.
Kroozer, I got the ram stick today, put it in the 4th slot and it works great. 8 gigs (7.75 gigs available). Gives me a nice edge on fractal generators. Thanks for telling me about PNY.
Here's the Speccy on that PNY DIMM...
RAM
Memory slots
Total memory slots 4
Used memory slots 4
Free memory slots 0
Memory
Type DDR3
Size 8192 MBytes
Channels # Dual
DRAM Frequency 666.7 MHz
CAS# Latency (CL) 9 clocks
RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) 9 clocks
RAS# Precharge (tRP) 9 clocks
Cycle Time (tRAS) 24 clocks
Bank Cycle Time (tRC) 33 clocks
Command Rate (CR) 2T
Physical Memory
Memory Usage 28 %
Total Physical 7.75 GB
Available Physical 1.53 GB
Total Virtual 8.00 TB
Available Virtual 3.86 GB
SPD
Number Of SPD Modules 4
Slot #1
Type DDR3
Size 2048 MBytes
Manufacturer PNY Electronics
Max Bandwidth PC3-10700 (667 MHz)
Part Number 6AB0HHHJ-HS
Week/year 25 / 11
SPD Ext. EPP
JEDEC #6
Frequency 761.9 MHz
CAS# Latency 10.0
RAS# To CAS# 10
RAS# Precharge 10
tRAS 28
tRC 38
Voltage 1.500 V
JEDEC #5
Frequency 685.7 MHz
CAS# Latency 9.0
RAS# To CAS# 9
RAS# Precharge 9
tRAS 25
tRC 34
Voltage 1.500 V
JEDEC #4
Frequency 609.5 MHz
CAS# Latency 8.0
RAS# To CAS# 8
RAS# Precharge 8
tRAS 22
tRC 30
Voltage 1.500 V
JEDEC #3
Frequency 533.3 MHz
CAS# Latency 7.0
RAS# To CAS# 7
RAS# Precharge 7
tRAS 20
tRC 27
Voltage 1.500 V
JEDEC #2
Frequency 457.1 MHz
CAS# Latency 6.0
RAS# To CAS# 6
RAS# Precharge 6
tRAS 17
tRC 23
Voltage 1.500 V
JEDEC #1
Frequency 381.0 MHz
CAS# Latency 5.0
RAS# To CAS# 5
RAS# Precharge 5
tRAS 14
tRC 19
Voltage 1.500 V
Slot #2
Slot #3
Slot #4
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Strange, the PNY DIMM has 6 JEDEC things. My other 3 sticks only have 4 each. Either way, it's working beautifully. It's so nice not to be using ancient RAMBUS anymore.
. . I got the ram stick today . .
Next day delivery!? -- I'm impressed with the speedy service.
When I order stuff from Newegg it usually gets here next day. One time it got here same day!
You must live very close to one of their distribution centers. Whenever I order from NewEgg it averages just a few days, but I've never received anything from there in a mere two days.
I live on Long Island, and the distribution center is just barely over the New Jersey border. Which is fine by me, because that makes it sales tax free!
Sorry I haven't replied recently. I ate a hurricane for breakfast Aug. 28th and had full throttle internet constipation, till late last night. (Good thing you weren't near me last night when I finally got my innertubes back, eh? ) Yeah, I got that ram stick a day later and it was so happy to be in my pooter that it ordered up a hurricane appetizer. I was extremely lucky to still have electric and water after that howler. Many fallen trees in the eastern half of the state (CT) knocked out a lot of power lines. But I lost phone access for 3 days, and TV & internet for 6 days.
"The horror...................the horror................." Yet, I live to tell the tale. It felt like I was in the 1920s, clinging bitterly to my radio and trail mix.
Did you listen to War of the Worlds on that radio?
Nope, just the updates on when certain towns would get their electric back up.
Technically the towns still have their fair share of electrons in the cables - they just are not going anywhere ! !
Just hanging around?
I'm glad I'm hanging out here instead of non-internet-land.
And we are glad you are too (well, most of the time we are )