F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Check if your RAM matches the specifications listed in the manual or on the manufacturer's website.

Check if your RAM matches the specifications listed in the manual or on the manufacturer's website.

Check if your RAM matches the specifications listed in the manual or on the manufacturer's website.

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Blubberboy22
Member
74
07-15-2016, 10:47 AM
#1
You have two old RAM modules and you want to check if they match. It seems likely they are compatible, but it's best to confirm. Let me know if you need more details!
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Blubberboy22
07-15-2016, 10:47 AM #1

You have two old RAM modules and you want to check if they match. It seems likely they are compatible, but it's best to confirm. Let me know if you need more details!

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malber123
Junior Member
5
07-16-2016, 01:31 AM
#2
They're identical. They'd function better if they weren't alike at all.
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malber123
07-16-2016, 01:31 AM #2

They're identical. They'd function better if they weren't alike at all.

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Monkey_D_Toast
Junior Member
34
07-16-2016, 02:57 AM
#3
They might?
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Monkey_D_Toast
07-16-2016, 02:57 AM #3

They might?

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Theboss572
Member
184
07-21-2016, 07:48 AM
#4
Confirmed.
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Theboss572
07-21-2016, 07:48 AM #4

Confirmed.

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drsmaniak77
Junior Member
9
08-09-2016, 09:22 AM
#5
They mentioned 4GB 1RX8 while another said 2RX8. The hardware inside seems to vary slightly, so I just wanted to confirm.
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drsmaniak77
08-09-2016, 09:22 AM #5

They mentioned 4GB 1RX8 while another said 2RX8. The hardware inside seems to vary slightly, so I just wanted to confirm.

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titowulk
Member
156
08-09-2016, 01:05 PM
#6
They differ yet could work together depending on your system. Always check the manual for your specific model before replacing RAM. Updated June 10, 2022 by MedicTim78
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titowulk
08-09-2016, 01:05 PM #6

They differ yet could work together depending on your system. Always check the manual for your specific model before replacing RAM. Updated June 10, 2022 by MedicTim78

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garretthedog
Junior Member
9
08-27-2016, 01:32 AM
#7
The motherboard is an MSI B-85-G43 gaming PCIe card.
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garretthedog
08-27-2016, 01:32 AM #7

The motherboard is an MSI B-85-G43 gaming PCIe card.

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yar_pvp
Member
166
08-29-2016, 04:00 PM
#8
They probably won't be compatible together in the MB, they operate at two different voltages, you may physically be able to seat them in the slots, but unlikely they will work together. You may try and set the voltages manually in the BIOS, but may not do the trick. If this is your main PC and you have no other back-up, you may damage your RAM if you're not sure how to adjust the voltages manually. Lots of great video's out there showing you how if you're going to attempt it.
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yar_pvp
08-29-2016, 04:00 PM #8

They probably won't be compatible together in the MB, they operate at two different voltages, you may physically be able to seat them in the slots, but unlikely they will work together. You may try and set the voltages manually in the BIOS, but may not do the trick. If this is your main PC and you have no other back-up, you may damage your RAM if you're not sure how to adjust the voltages manually. Lots of great video's out there showing you how if you're going to attempt it.

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KablooieKablam
Posting Freak
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08-29-2016, 11:25 PM
#9
I might have caused the issue before... I had two 1rx8 units with one 2rx8 already installed, not realizing what I was doing. This is what I currently have... (refer to photo). But I just placed an order for a 1rx8 today, so I was checking compatibility with all four. I thought the 2rx8 might be different, but since I installed it once before, maybe that’s why my screen freezes when switching apps or closing windows.
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KablooieKablam
08-29-2016, 11:25 PM #9

I might have caused the issue before... I had two 1rx8 units with one 2rx8 already installed, not realizing what I was doing. This is what I currently have... (refer to photo). But I just placed an order for a 1rx8 today, so I was checking compatibility with all four. I thought the 2rx8 might be different, but since I installed it once before, maybe that’s why my screen freezes when switching apps or closing windows.

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DreamDragon
Member
201
08-30-2016, 12:36 AM
#10
Perhaps, start with just the two identical sticks and remove the rest from your PC. If problems persist, insert one stick into the boot slot, power off the PC, then try the other to determine which one is faulty. Edited June 10, 2022 by MedicTim78 Typos
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DreamDragon
08-30-2016, 12:36 AM #10

Perhaps, start with just the two identical sticks and remove the rest from your PC. If problems persist, insert one stick into the boot slot, power off the PC, then try the other to determine which one is faulty. Edited June 10, 2022 by MedicTim78 Typos

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