Details about the equipment and components.

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ItzHayds_
Member

119

08-18-2016, 01:10 PM

Check your motherboard specs to see if it supports DDR3 or DDR4 and the maximum frequency it can handle. This helps you decide if an upgrade is possible. Your processor is an i3 2120, the RAM is 4GB, the storage is a 1TB HDD, and the PSU isn’t specified.

ItzHayds_

08-18-2016, 01:10 PM #1

sagab123
Junior Member

08-24-2016, 05:15 PM

Your motherboard is compatible with DDR3 RAM. Upgrading isn't necessary—consider swapping platforms instead. How much are you planning to spend?

sagab123

08-24-2016, 05:15 PM #2

Your motherboard is compatible with DDR3 RAM. Upgrading isn't necessary—consider swapping platforms instead. How much are you planning to spend?

AdamKoudy
Senior Member

740

08-24-2016, 07:06 PM

I understand but if the operating system budget is limited, I’d consider upgrading to 8GB RAM, an i5 3440/i7 3700 processor, and a solid-state drive for Windows.

AdamKoudy

08-24-2016, 07:06 PM #3

I understand but if the operating system budget is limited, I’d consider upgrading to 8GB RAM, an i5 3440/i7 3700 processor, and a solid-state drive for Windows.

Hejazi
Junior Member

08-25-2016, 03:05 PM

Check the motherboard model by searching online and visiting its official product page. There you can locate the manual and specifications that indicate the supported RAM type. https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/...h61bf.html Remember, unless you secure a substantial discount on additional RAM, replacing the platform might be the better option.

Hejazi

08-25-2016, 03:05 PM #4

JuniorMunemo99
Junior Member

08-27-2016, 03:16 PM

I’m not sure what a platform swap actually means, but with just $50 I can’t afford much else.

JuniorMunemo99

08-27-2016, 03:16 PM #5

I’m not sure what a platform swap actually means, but with just $50 I can’t afford much else.