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You could use your laptop model number to look up the memory specs on your laptop manufacturer's website, such as HP.com, Dell.com, etc.
Or, you could buy through one of the RAM manufacturers which offers an online memory detection tool, such as Crucial's Scanner here: https://www.crucial.com/upgrades
Lastly, you could download and run the CPUID.com CPU-Z windows utility to see what type of memory is currently in your system, but although these results are typically spot on for me, they are not guaranteed results.
This 2 x 32GB CORSAIR Vengeance 260-Pin DDR4 SO-DIMM DDR4 3200 (PC4 25600) Laptop Memory is only $85.98, which is a better deal in my opinion https://www.newegg.com/Product/Co...bo.4551669
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This 2 x 32GB CORSAIR Vengeance 260-Pin DDR4 SO-DIMM DDR4 3200 (PC4 25600) Laptop Memory is only $85.98, which is a better deal in my opinion https://www.newegg.com/Product/Co...bo.4551669
This 2 x 32GB CORSAIR Vengeance 260-Pin DDR4 SO-DIMM DDR4 3200 (PC4 25600) Laptop Memory is only $85.98, which is a better deal in my opinion https://www.newegg.com/Product/Co...bo.4551669
Noob question. I have a labtop bought 4years ago how do I fi d out if it's compatible on my labtop? Is there something I need to look up before I install this?
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Noob question. I have a labtop bought 4years ago how do I fi d out if it's compatible on my labtop? Is there something I need to look up before I install this?
You could use your laptop model number to look up the memory specs on your laptop manufacturer's website, such as HP.com, Dell.com, etc.
Or, you could buy through one of the RAM manufacturers which offers an online memory detection tool, such as Crucial's Scanner here: https://www.crucial.com/upgrades
Lastly, you could download and run the CPUID.com CPU-Z windows utility to see what type of memory is currently in your system, but although these results are typically spot on for me, they are not guaranteed results.
This 2 x 32GB CORSAIR Vengeance 260-Pin DDR4 SO-DIMM DDR4 3200 (PC4 25600) Laptop Memory is only $85.98, which is a better deal in my opinion https://www.newegg.com/Product/Co...bo.4551669
Don't make the same mistake I did. I didn't pull the trigger the first day and it went out of stock mainly because someone said it won't work right because it's not in a kit. After all my research, it turns out that unless you're doing insanely intensive workload 24/7, it will never be a problem.
Newb question: I added a second IDENTICAL one of these 16GB sticks (2023) to an existing 2021 stick. The second stick would not post with the older stick nor by itself in either of the two slots. The older stick works fine in either slot. I contacted G.Skills USA and they were not helpful:
"Each G.Skill memory kit is designed and tested to run at full speed with only the modules it comes with. By adding a secondary kit or more modules, the rated specifications are no longer guaranteed. Same spec only means they can perform similarly, it does not mean they can run together at full speed. Ideally a single 32GB+ kit should be used to replace the existing module."
What are your thoughts?
This is for the Lenovo Gaming 3 laptop that went on sale for $435 from BestBuy not too long ago (only came with a single 8GB stick). The only intensive work I do is gaming. No video editing or having a million tabs open.
So far the games I play work just fine, but I'm wondering if dual channel would be worth the additional $$$. If I didn't have the existing 16GB stick I would have gone with 8X2.
Newb question: I added a second IDENTICAL one of these 16GB sticks (2023) to an existing 2021 stick. The second stick would not post with the older stick nor by itself in either of the two slots. The older stick works fine in either slot. I contacted G.Skills USA and they were not helpful:
"Each G.Skill memory kit is designed and tested to run at full speed with only the modules it comes with. By adding a secondary kit or more modules, the rated specifications are no longer guaranteed. Same spec only means they can perform similarly, it does not mean they can run together at full speed. Ideally a single 32GB+ kit should be used to replace the existing module."
What are your thoughts?
This is for the Lenovo Gaming 3 laptop that went on sale for $435 from BestBuy not too long ago (only came with a single 8GB stick). The only intensive work I do is gaming. No video editing or having a million tabs open.
So far the games I play work just fine, but I'm wondering if dual channel would be worth the additional $$$. If I didn't have the existing 16GB stick I would have gone with 8X2.
If the new stick wouldn't work by itself then it sounds like it was doa (dead on arrival). I would contact the seller to do a return and exchange.
If the new stick wouldn't work by itself then it sounds like it was doa (dead on arrival). I would contact the seller to do a return and exchange.
Thanks! Absolutely DOA. I'm returning it to Amazon.
The concern is that G.Skills customer support makes it seem as if i should only use "kits" and that buying a second identical stick isn't the right solution. They even went so far as to say it would be best to use one 32GB stick. Such a weird response.
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Or, you could buy through one of the RAM manufacturers which offers an online memory detection tool, such as Crucial's Scanner here: https://www.crucial.com/upgrades
Lastly, you could download and run the CPUID.com CPU-Z windows utility to see what type of memory is currently in your system, but although these results are typically spot on for me, they are not guaranteed results.
HTH
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Or, you could buy through one of the RAM manufacturers which offers an online memory detection tool, such as Crucial's Scanner here: https://www.crucial.com/upgrades
Lastly, you could download and run the CPUID.com CPU-Z windows utility to see what type of memory is currently in your system, but although these results are typically spot on for me, they are not guaranteed results.
HTH
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Don't make the same mistake I did. I didn't pull the trigger the first day and it went out of stock mainly because someone said it won't work right because it's not in a kit. After all my research, it turns out that unless you're doing insanely intensive workload 24/7, it will never be a problem.
"Each G.Skill memory kit is designed and tested to run at full speed with only the modules it comes with. By adding a secondary kit or more modules, the rated specifications are no longer guaranteed. Same spec only means they can perform similarly, it does not mean they can run together at full speed. Ideally a single 32GB+ kit should be used to replace the existing module."
What are your thoughts?
This is for the Lenovo Gaming 3 laptop that went on sale for $435 from BestBuy not too long ago (only came with a single 8GB stick). The only intensive work I do is gaming. No video editing or having a million tabs open.
So far the games I play work just fine, but I'm wondering if dual channel would be worth the additional $$$. If I didn't have the existing 16GB stick I would have gone with 8X2.
"Each G.Skill memory kit is designed and tested to run at full speed with only the modules it comes with. By adding a secondary kit or more modules, the rated specifications are no longer guaranteed. Same spec only means they can perform similarly, it does not mean they can run together at full speed. Ideally a single 32GB+ kit should be used to replace the existing module."
What are your thoughts?
This is for the Lenovo Gaming 3 laptop that went on sale for $435 from BestBuy not too long ago (only came with a single 8GB stick). The only intensive work I do is gaming. No video editing or having a million tabs open.
So far the games I play work just fine, but I'm wondering if dual channel would be worth the additional $$$. If I didn't have the existing 16GB stick I would have gone with 8X2.
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The concern is that G.Skills customer support makes it seem as if i should only use "kits" and that buying a second identical stick isn't the right solution. They even went so far as to say it would be best to use one 32GB stick. Such a weird response.
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