Adding RAM

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02-14-2023, 11:14 AM

I assembled my first PC two weeks ago with 16GB of RAM. I just bought another 16GB of the same type. Should I power it off and unplug it before installing the new RAM? I'm sorry if this seems simple, but I'm new and don't want to risk damaging anything, especially after investing so much. Thanks.

Tenniskoppens

02-14-2023, 11:14 AM #1

LaniBooster
Senior Member

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02-17-2023, 09:19 AM

Shut it down, no requirement to disconnect anything

LaniBooster

02-17-2023, 09:19 AM #2

Shut it down, no requirement to disconnect anything

GekkeGans
Member

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02-17-2023, 10:04 AM

Ensure the RAM matches perfectly—same model, frequency, etc.—then turn off the device and install the new 16GB immediately.

GekkeGans

02-17-2023, 10:04 AM #3

Ensure the RAM matches perfectly—same model, frequency, etc.—then turn off the device and install the new 16GB immediately.

jkgaga15
Member

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02-17-2023, 10:24 AM

Your motherboard likely supports 4 RAM slots. For a Zen-based setup, you might need to adjust the memory clock speeds slightly based on your chip type and individual DIMMs.

jkgaga15

02-17-2023, 10:24 AM #4

Your motherboard likely supports 4 RAM slots. For a Zen-based setup, you might need to adjust the memory clock speeds slightly based on your chip type and individual DIMMs.

Nickolas_Z
Member

02-18-2023, 02:20 PM

You're asking if it was necessary to unplug, and you believe that would simplify things.

Nickolas_Z

02-18-2023, 02:20 PM #5

You're asking if it was necessary to unplug, and you believe that would simplify things.

Gettin_Trippee
Junior Member

03-03-2023, 01:02 PM

Ensuring the PSU power button is turned off is always recommended prior to any hardware installation or removal.

Gettin_Trippee

03-03-2023, 01:02 PM #6

Ensuring the PSU power button is turned off is always recommended prior to any hardware installation or removal.

Yanscho
Junior Member

03-03-2023, 04:01 PM

My device runs an ASUS TUF X570 MOBO with a Ryzen 7 3700X processor. I updated the memory settings in the BIOS to align with the 3600 MHz speeds of the cards.

Yanscho

03-03-2023, 04:01 PM #7

My device runs an ASUS TUF X570 MOBO with a Ryzen 7 3700X processor. I updated the memory settings in the BIOS to align with the 3600 MHz speeds of the cards.

KetzPlayer
Member

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03-03-2023, 07:07 PM

Yes, it's fine to remain connected.

KetzPlayer

03-03-2023, 07:07 PM #8

Yes, it's fine to remain connected.

_Strqfed
Junior Member

03-08-2023, 11:53 PM

You can keep your connections intact if you have enough room and cable length. If not, move everything out so you can place the computer flat where it fits. Avoid risky changes unless you're comfortable with modifying the case directly—something Linus handled for his "Compensator 3.0" design.

_Strqfed

03-08-2023, 11:53 PM #9

ElNacho
Junior Member

03-16-2023, 12:34 PM

#10

Ensure it's linked to a surge protector and disable it or remove the power source.

ElNacho

03-16-2023, 12:34 PM #10

Ensure it's linked to a surge protector and disable it or remove the power source.

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