Check your system specifications and ensure the RAM model matches your motherboard requirements.
Check your system specifications and ensure the RAM model matches your motherboard requirements.
Looking to boost your RAM from 8GB to 16GB. You're unsure about the exact type needed. Let's find a suitable option for your setup. Your CPU is an AMD Ryzen 5 2400g, with Radeon Vega graphics, and you have a MSI A320M PRO-VH Plus motherboard. The power supply is around 500W or 550W.
What memory are you currently using—8GB single module or 4GB dual modules? You might want to verify with tools like CPU-Z. For optimal performance, match the RAM type (DDR4) in frequency and timing again.
Right now I have two 4GB sticks running at 1200MHz. The timing details aren’t clear to me.
You're looking at DDR4 RAM rated at 1200 MHz, but it's being advertised as 2400 MHz due to its double data rate capability. The clock speed is effectively doubled, and the CL (CLOCK SPEED) is typically listed as 15. Often you'll see formats like 15-15-15-35, though many just use 2400 MHz CL15. On CPU-Z, switching to the "SPD" tab should display the manufacturer of the RAM sticks. For optimal compatibility, use four slots and ensure all modules come from the same vendor. However, adding more sticks increases stress on the controller, and older Ryzen processors may not support the full speed anymore. In such cases, using two 8-pin modules (and removing the 4-pin) could be a viable solution.