Obtaining more memory

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FOX76255

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Alright, I'll make it rather quick.
Since I had my new desktop from PCS, got everything installed and sorted, I noticed that system [Win7-Ult-x64] starts hogging more RAM than XP ever would, once uptime gets long enough.
One way to prevent comp from running out of memory would be to upgrade to 8GB utilizing RAM chips of identical or closest specs.
Problem is, PCS uses Samsung Semiconductor RAM which is impossible to obtain for an individual like myself. Thus, I was look at getting some 2x2GB kits from Crucial.com [currently on a budget so more expensive ones are rather out of the question] and the site was unable to identify most of the components [not a surprise as it's custom-built.

Anyway, RAM was identified as 2GB DDR3 PC10600 1333MHz 256Mx 64 240pin CL9 Samsung Chip [model ID: M378B5673EH1-CH9].
Now, would THIS kit be compatible with currently installed Samsung 2x2GB? I just want to avoid "lowest common denominator" effect and also, I won't bother with just single chip due to Dual Channel being used ONLY with 2 chips [otherwise the odd 3rd will not be detected at all].

Final thing: is it possible to order more identical RAM from PCS? If yes, how much does it cost, and, if not: is the above set from Crucial compatible with present memory settings?
 
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Gishank

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You should be able to purchase more RAM from PC Specialist that is compatible with your current system, you should call their call center, however how much RAM do you currently have? Because Windows 7 isn't really that resource intensive to be honest, so it's more likely something is configured incorrectly or programs you've installed are hogging the RAM.
 
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FOX76255

Bronze Level Poster
@Gishank
Currently 2 sticks, 2GB each. Wouldn't say it's a wrong config, rather system [Win7] being built that way. Everyone knows that both Vista and 7 got tons of services running in the background, most of which can't really be disabled to NOT impact the system functionality... Most of the time, with all services, startup programs, drivers and so on, system idles at about 1.15GB total memory used which is about 28%. With stuff like Firefox and one game in the background, total rises to about 55%. Over time, when uptime gets to few days, total RAM [without games or Firefox] could rise to 40%.

@Pringles
Any specifics? If you got 2x1GB with mobo supporting dual channel, and you installed another 1GB stick, then system will only use 2GB, since dual channel technology must have paired sticks in order to take advantage of any RAM upgrades.
 
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Meds

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Morning!

You can order the Samsung RAM from us no problem. You will need to contact our Sales Team on 0844 499 4000 for pricing & payment.
 
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