Looking to add more RAM

CuriousGeorge · 11-05-2009, 02:46 AM

So, my virtual and physical memory is pretty high, so I want to add more RAM.

Now, I'm not a particularly tech savvy person.
So I have 3 1GB sticks in 3/6 slots on my P6T motherboard. I'd like to upgrade to 5GB or maybe 6GB RAM. My RAM is allegedly 1600Mhz. I have no idea what the brand is because I bought from iBuyPower and they don't tell you, so..

Could you help me out?

System specs
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gcavan · 11-05-2009, 03:25 AM

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My RAM is allegedly 1600Mhz. I have no idea what the brand is

Download and install CPU-Z here: http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php
It should identify make and model plus the timings.

This is the QVL memory list for your board. If you plan on keeping to tri-channel memory, then look for 6GB (6144MB) packs

http://www.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=QtpKQuERkuYw6trc

CuriousGeorge · 11-05-2009, 02:05 PM

You mean I can't just get 3GB, I have to replace all my RAM?

**wrench97** · 11-05-2009, 02:14 PM

It's usually best to have all the ram matched, different specs of the ram modules can cause incompatibility issues.

CuriousGeorge · 11-08-2009, 01:53 AM

Alright. Is this fine for P6T?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820211390

Also, if I wanted to add even more RAM later on, could I just get another stick of this?

**wrench97** · 11-08-2009, 02:15 AM

I've never used Adata, but any triple sets are going to be for the x58 platform as it's the only chipset using it.

CuriousGeorge · 11-08-2009, 02:25 AM

Never mind. I mean this one..http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820104132

**wrench97** · 11-08-2009, 03:31 AM

The Hyperx model from Kingston is decent same chips as the Corsair usually.

11-05-2009, 02:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
CuriousGeorge Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 52 OS: Windows Vista 64-bit SP2 My System	Looking to add more RAM So, my virtual and physical memory is pretty high, so I want to add more RAM. Now, I'm not a particularly tech savvy person. So I have 3 1GB sticks in 3/6 slots on my P6T motherboard. I'd like to upgrade to 5GB or maybe 6GB RAM. My RAM is allegedly 1600Mhz. I have no idea what the brand is because I bought from iBuyPower and they don't tell you, so.. Could you help me out? System specs <---

11-05-2009, 02:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
CuriousGeorge Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 52 OS: Windows Vista 64-bit SP2 My System	Re: Looking to add more RAM You mean I can't just get 3GB, I have to replace all my RAM?

11-05-2009, 02:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,561 OS: Win7	Re: Looking to add more RAM It's usually best to have all the ram matched, different specs of the ram modules can cause incompatibility issues. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

11-08-2009, 01:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
CuriousGeorge Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 52 OS: Windows Vista 64-bit SP2 My System	Re: Looking to add more RAM Alright. Is this fine for P6T? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820211390 Also, if I wanted to add even more RAM later on, could I just get another stick of this?

11-08-2009, 02:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,561 OS: Win7	Re: Looking to add more RAM I've never used Adata, but any triple sets are going to be for the x58 platform as it's the only chipset using it. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

11-08-2009, 02:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
CuriousGeorge Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 52 OS: Windows Vista 64-bit SP2 My System	Re: Looking to add more RAM Never mind. I mean this one..http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820104132

11-08-2009, 03:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,561 OS: Win7	Re: Looking to add more RAM The Hyperx model from Kingston is decent same chips as the Corsair usually. __________________ Power Supply and Selection