How do you install a RAM stick into a PC?

[MilksAreUs]

Sorry guys again, but i'm gonna buy an extra 8GB of RAM for my PC sometime in the next few weeks. I understand that you open the case up, and click the Stick into one of the two remaining slots (I've only got 2 slots for RAM), but do you have to program the extra 8GB in the BIOS or anything? or is it just as easy as inserting the extra 8GB and then you're ready to go?

Many Thanks :D

[scottish]

It's as easy as inserting the ram, it'll auto recognise and be there.

[MilksAreUs]

It's as easy as inserting the ram, it'll auto recognise and be there.

So just inserting the 8GB and clicking it into place recognizes the extra 8GB and there is nothing more to be done?

Only reason i'm asking is because the man at the PC shop who I bought my custom PC off is wanting to charge me £75 for an extra 8GB whereas ive found the exact 8GB i'm using (a Crucial one) for £59.99 and I thought i'd rather save myself £15 here and do it myself.

[scottish]

Yes.

Is it a 8GB stick or 2x4GB pack? best make sure.

Soon as you stick it in, it'll register the extra 8GB and be usable.

[MilksAreUs]

Yes.

Is it a 8GB stick or 2x4GB pack? best make sure.

Soon as you stick it in, it'll register the extra 8GB and be usable.

http://uk.crucial.com/gbr/en/compatible-upgrade-for/Giga-Byte/ga-78lmt-s2p
Just want to double check with you that its just 1 stick rather than 2.

Thank you:)

[scottish]

Yeah it's one spot, I assume you're using 64 bit os?

[MilksAreUs]

Yeah it's one spot, I assume you're using 64 bit os?

I am indeed :)

Thanks alot for your help!

[Prosiary]

RAM is easy to install, crucial can be a bit overpriced on their website though, but yeah it will recognize it and if you go into your system specs it will be there.

[MilksAreUs]

RAM is easy to install, crucial can be a bit overpriced on their website though, but yeah it will recognize it and if you go into your system specs it will be there.

Thanks. Is there anywhere you would suggest I find that exact memory stick from somewhere a bit cheaper? Only reason im doing it my self is that the guy who normally sorts out my PC's and stuff wanted £75 to do it - thought I may aswell save a few quid and do it myself if its that easy.

[scottish]

Just look up DDR3 PC3-12800 and they should all be compatible.

Doing anything inside a PC really is that easy.

[MilksAreUs]

Just look up DDR3 PC3-12800 and they should all be compatible.

Doing anything inside a PC really is that easy.

So it doesn't have to be a Crucial one? My other one is crucial though?

oh they are crucial, sorry

[scottish]

It doesn't matter, can be any brand in the world.

Obviously crucial and the likes are higher rated brands than some other cheaper ones.

[MilksAreUs]

It doesn't matter, can be any brand in the world.

Obviously crucial and the likes are higher rated brands than some other cheaper ones.

Alright, thanks. I can't really find any cheap ones, theyre all around £60ish, i'll just purchase one from like Scan or something.

[scottish]

Overclockers.co.uk is amazing website.

[MilksAreUs]

Overclockers.co.uk is amazing website.

Thanks alot (y)

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Overclockers.co.uk is amazing website.

Cant find one on overclockers :/

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Which one should I get? scottish;

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/8gb-corsair-value-select-ddr3-so-dimm-laptop-pc3-12800-(1600)-204-pin-non-ecc-unbuffered-cas-11-11-1

or

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/8gb-corsair-ddr3-desktop-pc3-12800-(1600)-non-ecc-unbuffered-cas-11-11-11-30-15v

and will you confirm they will work? :P

[MilksAreUs]

Will this one work? scottish;
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/8gb-corsair-ddr3-desktop-pc3-12800-(1600)-non-ecc-unbuffered-cas-11-11-11-30-15v

or http://www.scan.co.uk/products/8gb-corsair-value-select-ddr3-so-dimm-laptop-pc3-12800-(1600)-204-pin-non-ecc-unbuffered-cas-11-11-1

[scottish]

Posts merging is annoying I never get the message/update

The second is SO-DIMM (so laptops etc), the first one is fine although personally I'd try to find lower timings (11 is pretty high)

[MilksAreUs]

Posts merging is annoying I never get the message/update

The second is SO-DIMM (so laptops etc), the first one is fine although personally I'd try to find lower timings (11 is pretty high)

Ah right thanks. But the first one would work though wouldn't it?

[scottish]

Yeah first one would be fine

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/8gb-corsair-ddr3-desktop-pc3-12800-(1600)-non-ecc-unbuffered-cas-11-11-11-30-15v

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http://www.scan.co.uk/shop/computer-hardware/all/memory-ram/ddr3-(240-pin)-single-dual-channel-(1600mhz)

anything in that should work.

[MilksAreUs]

Yeah first one would be fine

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/8gb-corsair-ddr3-desktop-pc3-12800-(1600)-non-ecc-unbuffered-cas-11-11-11-30-15v

Thanks. So basically just clip it in and BOOM I have 16GB of memory?

[scottish]

Assuming you already have 8GB in one stick then yeah :P

[MilksAreUs]

Assuming you already have 8GB in one stick then yeah :P

Yep I do. Once again thank you so much.

[MilksAreUs]

Are you sure this memory stick will fit before I buy it? :P Sorry for keep on bothering you. Just not used to fitting stuff myself :P

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/8gb-corsair-ddr3-desktop-pc3-12800-(1600)-non-ecc-unbuffered-cas-11-11-11-30-15v
scottish;

[scottish]

Yes

[MilksAreUs]

Yes

Okay thanks :p


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[MilksAreUs]

scottish;

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/components-upgrades/memory/desktop-memory-dimm/integral-pc3-12800-ddr3-dimm-ram-memory-module-8-gb-19713391-pdt.html

How about that one? Will that fit? Just thinking cos if I order off the internet, it'd be harder for me to return, and it costs me £5 delivery (not even next day), but whereas if I buy it from PC World (which is only a 5 minute drive from me) I can easily return it if broken/faulty.

[Chippiewill]

RAM is super compatible nowadays. It'll work.

[scottish]

Yeah that's fine too.