Upgrading RAM

Revolt · 14 May 2012 at 20:18

I am currently running these http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-203-CS (Corsair XMS3 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (CMX4GX3M2A1600C9) [CMX4GX3M2A1600C9]) but 4 gigs is no longer enough. I need more RAM. How do I go about doing this?

RJC · 14 May 2012 at 20:22

What motherboard and operating system are you running?

If your board has 4 slots then it's a case of purchasing another set.

Revolt · 14 May 2012 at 20:24

Foxconn P67A-S Intel P67 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard - (Sandybridge)
There's two black slots next to the two yellow ones which are holding my current RAM. Could I just buy more and put them next to them?

RJC · 14 May 2012 at 20:27

Pretty much, install the ram in the spare slots. Pop into the BIOS to double check the voltages and you should be fine.

If your overclocked I would recommend running at stock then redo the overclock with the new ram installed.

Revolt · 14 May 2012 at 20:41

I am not overclocking. I have a Antec TruePower New 650W Modular PSU, what do you mean by check the voltages and how would I do this in BIOS.

So I'll just by this same RAM I linked/brought previously and slot it in and I then have 8gig opposed to 4gig?

RJC · 14 May 2012 at 21:15

matty15 · 14 May 2012 at 21:17

Juvenile said:
I am not overclocking. I have a Antec TruePower New 650W Modular PSU, what do you mean by check the voltages and how would I do this in BIOS.

So I'll just by this same RAM I linked/brought previously and slot it in and I then have 8gig opposed to 4gig?

Yes thats right, what he meant by checking voltages etc. is if you have different modules of RAM then you have to set the voltages and timings the same in BIOS but as long as you get an identical set as you have already then dont worry about it, just put it in the empty slots and enjoy!

Revolt · 14 May 2012 at 21:32

Alright, thanks for the help everyone. Adding them to the basket now