Question 1

I want to use this to expand my memory.  My current memory is 2 x 2Gb DDR3 SDRAM 800MHhz.  Do I need to match 800MHhz speed?  Do I need to match anything else other than size of memory?

Accepted Answer

Before you upgrade your RAM, you  must determine the memory required for your system. Your motherboard documentation has this information. You might have to update your BIOS as well to take advantage of faster memory modules. Always install in pairs to take advantage of Dual DDR channel, but also remember with all
memory types installed, your system usually defaults to cycling at the lowest speed (CAS) latency, so your system takes a hit at performance. I cannot stress enough on your MB documentation, because it saves you a lot of trouble. Hope this help.

Question 2

How much ram will my emachine handle?

Accepted Answer

I go to Crucial dot com to look up that answer for almost any make and model.

Question 3

I need the 4gb or 8gb model to replace these 2gb modules?

Accepted Answer

either will be fine

Question 4

I have a DELL XPS430 desktop with 4 memories of 1GB each.

Real reference 
ELPIDA (Japan)
1GB 1Rx8 PC3-10600U-9-10-AP

My idea is replace the 4 memories of 1GB as per above reference by 4 memories of 2 GB compatible with the above specs.

Could you please tell me if these 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) is appropiate? if not, which ones you consider more indicated?

Thanks in advance,

Carlos Muriel

Accepted Answer

yes, they will work

Question 5

Will this RAM work with my iMac 27-inch, Mid 2011?

Accepted Answer

you do not need to install mac certified ram into a mac, as long as it's calling for that spec memory it should work fine

Question 6

Can this item be used on the ASUS M5AF8L-M LX PLUS?

Accepted Answer

If you mean ASUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS, the answer is yes.

Question 7

I bought this ram to expand my desktop Gateway SX-2800-1. The existing ram was  2 sticks of 2BG 2RX8 PC3-10600U-09-10-B0.

When I inserted the new (G.Skill ram), the computer just continuously beeped.  Thinking that it was compatibility issue, I took out the original ram and inserted these (G.Skill) and got the same result, the long continuous beep.  When I replaced the original ram, no issues... It worked again.  Does anyone know what's going on?  Please help.

Accepted Answer

The Gateway SX-2800-1 have an Intel G43 chipset and a Intel Q8200 Quad Processor, both are compatible with DDR3 1333 memory. Maybe a bios update fix the issue or this specific memory is no compatible with your computer.

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