F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Adding a RAM stick increases system memory capacity.

Adding a RAM stick increases system memory capacity.

Adding a RAM stick increases system memory capacity.

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AlphaOwn572
Junior Member
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08-02-2021, 07:46 AM
#1
I once disassembled an old PC from under the bed to check for usable parts. Mostly dust was there, but I found four RAM sticks, each with one gigabyte. Now I have 16 gigabytes and still have two slots available. I wondered if adding another two gigabytes would help, even temporarily. Would the computer automatically detect and use the extra RAM? Also, could adding the wrong type of RAM cause problems? I’ve heard people mention RAM sizes in fours and think 18 is unusual—does that sound like me? Sorry for being simple, I’m just starting out. Thanks in advance!
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AlphaOwn572
08-02-2021, 07:46 AM #1

I once disassembled an old PC from under the bed to check for usable parts. Mostly dust was there, but I found four RAM sticks, each with one gigabyte. Now I have 16 gigabytes and still have two slots available. I wondered if adding another two gigabytes would help, even temporarily. Would the computer automatically detect and use the extra RAM? Also, could adding the wrong type of RAM cause problems? I’ve heard people mention RAM sizes in fours and think 18 is unusual—does that sound like me? Sorry for being simple, I’m just starting out. Thanks in advance!

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amkli
Member
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08-02-2021, 08:33 AM
#2
What kind of motherboard do you currently use? The RAM you have is quite old—likely DDR2 (1GB sticks)—and it won’t work with DDR3 or DDR4 systems.
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amkli
08-02-2021, 08:33 AM #2

What kind of motherboard do you currently use? The RAM you have is quite old—likely DDR2 (1GB sticks)—and it won’t work with DDR3 or DDR4 systems.

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siph7
Member
79
08-02-2021, 10:14 AM
#3
It seems you're considering upgrading from 16GB DDR4 to a DDR2 system. You should evaluate compatibility and performance needs before proceeding.
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siph7
08-02-2021, 10:14 AM #3

It seems you're considering upgrading from 16GB DDR4 to a DDR2 system. You should evaluate compatibility and performance needs before proceeding.

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CyberPim
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08-02-2021, 04:16 PM
#4
They won’t fit at all, discard them.
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CyberPim
08-02-2021, 04:16 PM #4

They won’t fit at all, discard them.

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Uncouthcat0
Junior Member
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08-20-2021, 01:02 AM
#5
Thank you. That helped me avoid wasting time.
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Uncouthcat0
08-20-2021, 01:02 AM #5

Thank you. That helped me avoid wasting time.

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Flashwing006
Member
217
08-20-2021, 03:11 AM
#6
DDR2 was quite outdated by the mid-2000s, likely around 2004.
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Flashwing006
08-20-2021, 03:11 AM #6

DDR2 was quite outdated by the mid-2000s, likely around 2004.

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battle4vn1
Junior Member
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09-10-2021, 07:20 AM
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I retrieved it from an old workstation my mother used in her office back then. I brought it home in 2017 to transfer PES option files onto a USB drive for my PS4. I even managed to run Flight Simulator 2004 on it, though it lacked many features. I decided to take a closer look and check what parts might still be useful. From the hardware, it had four RAM modules, a hard drive, a CD/DVD drive, and two small fans—all still functional. However, none of these components are ideal for a current gaming setup; they seem outdated.
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battle4vn1
09-10-2021, 07:20 AM #7

I retrieved it from an old workstation my mother used in her office back then. I brought it home in 2017 to transfer PES option files onto a USB drive for my PS4. I even managed to run Flight Simulator 2004 on it, though it lacked many features. I decided to take a closer look and check what parts might still be useful. From the hardware, it had four RAM modules, a hard drive, a CD/DVD drive, and two small fans—all still functional. However, none of these components are ideal for a current gaming setup; they seem outdated.

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iJedi007
Member
157
09-10-2021, 07:45 AM
#8
Shifted to CPU, motherboard and memory components.
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iJedi007
09-10-2021, 07:45 AM #8

Shifted to CPU, motherboard and memory components.