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

[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/compati...e/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.