RAM Compatibility question

[Goliath]

Hi guys,

For the IT tech's on the forum, need some pc advice for beginner!

I want to add an extra 2gb of ram to my pc (basic desktop pc for work), currently I have this in it:

Samsung 4gb 1Rx8 PC3-12800u-11-11-A1 memory stick in it, want to add another 2gb and found this:

http://www.takealot.com/strontium-2gb-1600mhz-ddr3-desktop-memory/PLID34195306

Is it compatible/will work it? If not, which one should I get.. thanks in advance!

 

[Johnatan56]

Both are DDR3, there should not be an issue.
I cannot find the clock speed for your older stick, the only thing is that your RAM will clock at the slowest speed of all inserted RAM sticks.

EDIT: Sorry, it's in the name. They will both sync at 1600Mhz, so it shouldn't be an issue.

 

[sajunky]

It should work, but if you want to work in dual channel, get another 4GB (single rank - see: 1R8) and post the number just above barcode, like this (in this case starting from M378...) - it is a proper part number. http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-1Rx8-PC3-12800U-11-12-A1-Desktop-Memory/dp/B00HNP1OGY/ref=pd_sxp_f_r

 

[Goliath]

Thanks, much appreciated!

 

[Goliath]

RAM received, works like charm! Ironically its named Strontium but its made by SAMSUNG and is exactly what I needed (1R8 etc)

 

[HavocXphere]

Be sure to check out the possibility of an upgrade to SSD for work PC...noticed a tangible drop in work frustration among myself and colleague after IT rolled out SSDs as OS drives.

People don't like waiting for PCs when under deadline pressure...