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RAM on ASUS X73S

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Dimiii Posted messages 8 Status Member -  
 Rapha-uel -
Hello/Good evening,

I have an Asus PC: MODEL X73S, MB ver. K73SV. I have 4GB of DDR3 RAM at 665.27MHz.

This is summarized here:
http://nsa31.casimages.com/img/2013/02/10/130210090954102031.png

I would like to know, since I want to add a RAM stick, if I should choose a stick with a maximum frequency identical to the one already present (667MHz) or higher, what size I should get (1; 2; 4GB or more), whether I would notice a change by adding RAM, and finally, a reliable site where I could purchase this stick.

To summarize, I would like to know:

Should the frequency of the second stick be identical to the first or can it be higher?
What is the maximum total RAM size supported by my computer?
Will a change be noticeable right after the upgrade?
A reliable site to buy one and how to identify the right one.

Thank you in advance for your answers.

Best regards,

Dimitri.

Configuration: Windows 7

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    DextroyMax Posted messages 793 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   57
     
    Frequencies are important.

    For example, the very first RAM sticks had relatively low frequencies.

    Here’s a handy link: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/DDR3_SDRAM

    However, the frequency is managed by your motherboard. If it doesn’t support frequencies higher than 1333MHz, then your RAM stick will be useless.

    Additionally, it is always preferable to have two RAM sticks of the same frequency. But nothing prevents you from having two sticks with different frequencies.

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    Tolsadus, the only one.
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    1. Dimiii Posted messages 8 Status Member
       
      Is the one sent by Chochojunior correct?

      http://www.rueducommerce.fr/Composants/Memoire-PC/Memoire-portable-SoDimm/CORSAIR/3002771-Memoire-portable-DDR3-corsair-SODIMM-PC3-10666-4Go-1333-MHz-CAS-9.htm
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  4. Dimiii Posted messages 8 Status Member
     
    Here is the screenshot: http://hpics.li/6623bba

    Thank you very much for taking an interest in my question.
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    1. Chochojunior Posted messages 6744 Status Member 602
       

      this module is compatible, but the downside of RAM is that you're never 100% sure.
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  6. Dimiii Posted messages 8 Status Member
     
    The one on this site has a frequency of 1,333 MHz, which is 2 times higher than the one I currently have. Is that serious?
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    1. Chochojunior Posted messages 6744 Status Member 602
       
      No, it's normal; a 1333 MHz stick has an effective frequency of 667 MHz.
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    2. Dimiii Posted messages 8 Status Member
       
      Sure, thank you very much for your help. Do you happen to know how many GB of RAM my PC can support?
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    3. DextroyMax Posted messages 793 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   57
       
      Always divide by two the frequency written on the box.

      There are also plenty of parameters to take into account, the speed of the RAM sticks, and many other things.

      To keep it simple, add a RAM stick that is 4Giga, with a frequency of 1333MHz.

      You will have 8Giga, each at 667MHz.
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    4. Chochojunior Posted messages 6744 Status Member 602
       
      the rhythm I checked 9.9.9.24
      and the max RAM is 8GB
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    5. Dimiii Posted messages 8 Status Member
       
      Alright, thank you very much for your help.
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  7. Dimiii Posted messages 8 Status Member
     
    I just took apart my PC, or at least what allows access to the RAM, and the shape of the RAM on the site does not match what I have:

    http://hpics.li/ef1138a

    I take this opportunity to show you the slots:

    http://hpics.li/b9a3945
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    1. Chochojunior Posted messages 6744 Status Member 602
       
      So take this one
      http://www.rueducommerce.fr/Composants/Memoire-PC/Memoire-portable-SoDimm/CRUCIAL/3007269-Memoire-portable-CRUCIAL-SO-DIMM-DDR3-PC3-10600-4Go-1333-MHz-CAS-9-CT51264BC1339.htm
      but in my opinion, it's just that the image is bad on RDC because it looks like a DDR2.
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  8. DextroyMax Posted messages 793 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   57
     
    Don't forget to choose RAM for a LAPTOP.

    The one for desktops is not the same at all.

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    Tolsadus or Dextrøy.
    Google is your friend, and the CCM search engine is too.
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  9. Dimiii Posted messages 8 Status Member
     
    Thank you very much for your answers, I'm thinking of ordering one as soon as possible tomorrow.

    Have a great end of the evening to both of you.
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    1. DextroyMax Posted messages 793 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   57
       
      A plush, delighted to have helped you.
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  10. Rapha-uel
     
    Good evening,
    I apologize for reopening a topic that is several months old.

    I am looking to add RAM to my Asus x73s.
    Everything is perfectly fine on that front, but I was wondering about the links from RDC; the second one doesn't lead me to a module, but to a list.
    I searched through that list but had no luck.
    I was then wondering if the module from the first RDC link http://www.rueducommerce.fr/Composants/Memoire-PC/Memoire-portable-SoDimm/CORSAIR/3002771-Memoire-portable-DDR3-corsair-SODIMM-PC3-10666-4Go-1333-MHz-CAS-9.htm is compatible with my computer.

    Thank you in advance!
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