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How can I find out the maximum amount of memory (RAM) my pc will take :?:
I've tried searching on the net without any success, and I have fired an email off to the manufactures after not finding this info in the manual, although I won't hold my breath on that one,

Any ideas chaps :?:

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Download the scanner here and it will tell you what you have, what you are capable of running & what you need.

http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/systemscanner
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I'm not sure how accurate that Crucial scanner is as it shows a different model number than mine. Mine is a Medion Akoya E4080 D (MD8375). They say it's P4210 D (MD8370).

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Thanks for trying to help hallie :thumbup:

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Strange as it is usually spot on. From reading your screenshot you can double your ram. Another place to try is
https://www.mrmemory.co.uk/
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hallie wrote:Strange as it is usually spot on. From reading your screenshot you can double your ram. Another place to try is
https://www.mrmemory.co.uk/
Mr Memory has got the right model, they say the maximum RAM is 16GB. Crucial says it's 8GB, mind you that could be due to Crucial having the wrong model number.

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I'll wait and see if I get any joy from the manufacturers, if they state 16GB then I'll be happy with that figure,

Thanks for your help Hallie,

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Upon further googling on your model, 16 is the figure that keeps coming back to me. So it would be safe to go with that IMHO :thumbup:
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Hi Chris,

What OS are you on as that can limit useable RAM - I'm assuming you're on Windows 10, 32bit or 64bit?

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/wind ... 333?auth=1

http://www.ricksdailytips.com/windows-memory-limits/
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hallie wrote:Upon further googling on your model, 16 is the figure that keeps coming back to me. So it would be safe to go with that IMHO :thumbup:
Thanks for taking a look I appreciate it :thumbup:
I'm not really too worried as I'm thinking about going to 2 X 4GB which is 8GB.
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Mav617 wrote:Hi Chris,

What OS are you on as that can limit useable RAM - I'm assuming you're on Windows 10, 32bit or 64bit?

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/wind ... 333?auth=1

http://www.ricksdailytips.com/windows-memory-limits/
Hi Mav, yes I'm running Windows 10 home edition 64bit, at present using 4GB of RAM (2 X 2GB sticks)

Thanks for the links :thumbup:

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Asus P8Z77-V LX Socket 1155 on windows 10 now got 16GB but will take 64GB
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sirch345 wrote:
hallie wrote:Upon further googling on your model, 16 is the figure that keeps coming back to me. So it would be safe to go with that IMHO :thumbup:
Thanks for taking a look I appreciate it :thumbup:
I'm not really too worried as I'm thinking about going to 2 X 4GB which is 8GB.
StuartWags wrote:sheep like beast with curly tusks
:lol: :thumbup:
Mav617 wrote:Hi Chris,

What OS are you on as that can limit useable RAM - I'm assuming you're on Windows 10, 32bit or 64bit?

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/wind ... 333?auth=1

http://www.ricksdailytips.com/windows-memory-limits/
Hi Mav, yes I'm running Windows 10 home edition 64bit, at present using 4GB of RAM (2 X 2GB sticks)

Thanks for the links :thumbup:

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hallie wrote:Upon further googling on your model, 16 is the figure that keeps coming back to me. So it would be safe to go with that IMHO :thumbup:
You seem to be on the ball Hallie :thumbup:
I heard back from Medion, they say 16GB is the maximum too,

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No bother bud. The porn will not buffer too much now when streaming :lol:
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I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not :lol:

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Google Crucial,they'll scan your PC and say what is available.
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