Extra RAM Query

[techguyone]

I don't think there's any adverse effect but I'll check here anyway.

My daughters PC (also PC Spec) has 16 GB of Corsair RGB Vengeance DDR 4 3200 RAM, we ddi try upgrading with 2 more 8 GB sticks of the same RAM from Amazon but it seems it wasn't compatible.

We're just going to replace the 2 x GB sticks with 2 x 16 GB sticks, same speed, and timings etc, according to the motherboard it is compatible, assuming it is, can I bung the old 16 GB in too without any issue?

 

[Steveyg]

Is this a PC specialist build?

RAM needs to be match and can cause a lot of problems if it doesn't. The need to have the same timings, speeds or even the same manufactured date in some instances and can be very very particular

Also 16GB is generally massive overkill for 90% of games so I don't think adding more RAM will add much performance unless your daughter plays heavily modded titles or Microsoft Flight Sim 2020

 

[SpyderTracks]

I don't think there's any adverse effect but I'll check here anyway.

My daughters PC (also PC Spec) has 16 GB of Corsair RGB Vengeance DDR 4 3200 RAM, we ddi try upgrading with 2 more 8 GB sticks of the same RAM from Amazon but it seems it wasn't compatible.

We're just going to replace the 2 x GB sticks with 2 x 16 GB sticks, same speed, and timings etc, according to the motherboard it is compatible, assuming it is, can I bung the old 16 GB in too without any issue?

Firstly, why do you need more RAM?

Adding more RAM doesn't affect performance at all unless programs actually require that extra RAM.

Just adding more doesn't increase speed at all in any way. All it does is maintain normal speed if an application actually requires it.

But for most uses 16gb is more than enough

So what is it you need the extra RAM for?

 

[techguyone]

Firstly, why do you need more RAM?

Adding more RAM doesn't affect performance at all unless programs actually require that extra RAM.

Just adding more doesn't increase speed at all in any way. All it does is maintain normal speed if an application actually requires it.

But for most uses 16gb is more than enough

So what is it you need the extra RAM for?

She's doing graphics design with Photoshop being a large part of that.

 

[SpyderTracks]

She's doing graphics design with Photoshop being a large part of that.

Oh, yeah, absolutely then, makes sense.

2 x 16 would be a good first step.

The lower end motherboards are limited in the total RAM they can install, usually 32Gb so it depends on her specs.

Can you post the full specs from the order page?

 

[techguyone]

Case
CORSAIR CRYSTAL SERIES 570X RGB GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i7 Eight Core Processor i7-10700KF (3.8GHz) 16MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING (LGA1200, USB 3.2, CrossFireX/SLI) - ARGB Ready
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
6GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1660 SUPER - HDMI, DP - GeForce GTX VR Ready!
1st Storage Drive
2TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 256MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB INTEL® 665p M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 2000MB/sR | 1925MB/sW)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 550W CV SERIES™ CV-550 POWER SUPPLY
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
Corsair H100i RGB PLATINUM Hydro Series High Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
Extra Case Fans
1x 120mm Black Case Fan (configured to extract from rear/roof)
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00001]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10/11 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Microsoft® Edge (Windows 10 Only)
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 15 to 18 working days
Welcome Book
PCSpecialist Welcome Book - United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland
Logo Branding
PCSpecialist Logo

 

[SpyderTracks]

Case
CORSAIR CRYSTAL SERIES 570X RGB GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i7 Eight Core Processor i7-10700KF (3.8GHz) 16MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING (LGA1200, USB 3.2, CrossFireX/SLI) - ARGB Ready
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
6GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1660 SUPER - HDMI, DP - GeForce GTX VR Ready!
1st Storage Drive
2TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 256MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB INTEL® 665p M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 2000MB/sR | 1925MB/sW)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 550W CV SERIES™ CV-550 POWER SUPPLY
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
Corsair H100i RGB PLATINUM Hydro Series High Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
Extra Case Fans
1x 120mm Black Case Fan (configured to extract from rear/roof)
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00001]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10/11 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Microsoft® Edge (Windows 10 Only)
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 15 to 18 working days
Welcome Book
PCSpecialist Welcome Book - United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland
Logo Branding
PCSpecialist Logo

Ah, yeah, that's find with loads of RAM

I'd buy 2 x 16, just make sure they're the same timings as the existing ones, and more importantly the same voltages.

So long as those two things are the same, the other sticks should work also in the same system.

 

[Martinr36]

Go to your main account page and check in the upgrade configurator, that way you should hopefully get matching RAM to the original