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This article will explain in detail how to upgrade the memory of notebook computers. The editor thinks it is very practical, so I share it with you as a reference. I hope you can get something after reading this article.

First, find out if there are any available memory slots.

After determining that you want to add a stick of memory, you need to know the number of available memory slots left on the computer motherboard. At present, notebooks generally provide 2 memory slots, while desktops, if they use a small motherboard, generally have only 2 memory slots, while large motherboards generally have 4 memory slots. Before upgrading, you need to know if your computer still has available memory slots.

If you want to see if your computer still has any available memory slots, you don't have to take the trouble to disassemble it.

Just start the task manager, switch to "performance", and then click the "memory" option on the left, and then you can see the current number of used memory slots / total memory slots in use at the bottom of the right, as shown in the following figure.

Or directly call the after-sales telephone consultation of the brand computer, which is very convenient.

Find out the type of memory supported by the computer configuration

Before upgrading, you should also find out the specifications of your computer's CPU, motherboard, especially memory.

At present, the mainstream memory is DDR4, while for some older computers, DDR3 memory is still used. And if the computer is still using obsolete DDR2 memory, this is almost an old machine, decisively replace the new machine, do not recommend upgrading. It should be noted that DDR3 and DDR4 memory are incompatible, that is, DDR3 computers can only buy DDR3 memory upgrades, and vice versa.

Here with the help of a gadget CPU-Z to easily check your computer's CPU, memory and motherboard specifications.

At the same time, take a look at the maximum supported frequency to determine whether it is necessary to buy a higher frequency of memory, otherwise the frequency will be reduced.

Third, check the maximum supported memory of the computer

Before upgrading memory for your computer, you also need to know how much memory your computer can support. Upgrade memory should not exceed this maximum support online, otherwise the excess memory capacity can not be identified, which will lead to a waste of upgrade.

Check the method of maximum supported memory on your computer:

1, first use the Win + R combination shortcut keys, open the run window, then enter the command "cmd", and then click "OK" to open it, as shown in the following figure.

2, enter "wmic memphysical get maxcapacity" in the pop-up interface, press enter (Enter) to run, and then you will get a "MaxCapacity" value, such as the figure shows that the maximum capacity of memory is "16777216", and then according to the rule of "1GB memory 1024MB mb", the maximum supporting capacity of computer memory can be obtained.

Fourth, choose the same brand of memory of the same model

Compatibility is a big problem when upgrading old computers. So try to use the same brand of memory. If the memory bar is too old to buy the same brand of memory, you can also choose a big brand of compatible memory.

Choose the memory that suits you

Capacity and frequency are the areas that people pay close attention to when upgrading memory. Generally speaking, 16GB memory is enough to handle all major memory-eating games, while if you are for office use, 8GB is generally enough. In the case of fixed capacity, the higher the frequency, the better. As long as you support CPU, the higher the frequency, the higher the efficiency of memory.

This is the end of the article on "how to upgrade the memory of notebook computers". I hope the above content can be of some help to you, so that you can learn more knowledge. if you think the article is good, please share it for more people to see.

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