Start the task manager. If the memory ratio of running games and software is usually above 70%, then you can consider upgrading the memory.
Determine the number of memory slots remaining on the motherboard.
If you want to upgrade your memory, you need to decide whether to add memory or change it. Also open the Task Manager, and you can see the remaining number of memory slots on the motherboard in the performance item. It determines how many memory chips can be added to your computer.
As can be seen from the figure, the computer motherboard only uses 1 slot, which means that at most 3 memory chips can be added. However, the maximum capacity depends on the maximum memory capacity that the computer system and motherboard can support.
Internal memory capacity
In order to quickly query the maximum memory capacity supported by the computer, the following detection methods can be adopted:
1. Press WINDOW+R, enter "CMD" in the pop-up window, and then press Enter.
2. Enter "wmic memphysical get maxcapacity" in the command window and press Enter to confirm.
3. At this time, the computer will give a string of numbers, and divide by 2 with 1024 to get the maximum memory capacity supported by the computer. At the maximum capacity, users can update and upgrade the memory according to actual needs. Generally speaking, 4G is enough for daily office entertainment; Large game 8g-16g; Not bad money, 16G- 128G is optional.
As shown in the figure, the number after inputting the instruction is 167772 16, which is divided by two 1024 to get 16. In other words, the maximum memory capacity supported by this computer is 16GB.
Memory type
Memory type is also one of the main factors that affect the system memory upgrade. DDR3 and DDR4 have different slots. If your motherboard is a DDR3 slot, then you can't choose a DDR4 memory chip, and vice versa. Generally speaking, you can find the memory types supported by the motherboard in the product library of the technology website. For example, the Galaxy Z370 GAMER motherboard supports inserting 4 DDR4 memories with a maximum capacity of 64GB.
Memory frequency
As we all know, the higher the memory frequency, the better, but using two memory banks with different frequencies at the same time will modulate the high-frequency memory frequency to the low frequency. For example, if you plug a 3600MHz memory and a 2400MHz memory into the same motherboard at the same time, you can only have a frequency of 2400MHz (no overclocking). Therefore, if you use more than one memory, you'd better choose products of the same brand and model.
In addition, compatibility and the highest memory frequency supported by the motherboard memory slot are also important reference points. If the memory frequency exceeds the limit of the motherboard or the memory is incompatible, the computer may not light up.
Therefore, when replacing the memory, three points need to be considered comprehensively:
1. Select an appropriate capacity, which cannot exceed the maximum capacity supported by the computer.
2. Choose the appropriate type, which is generally the same as the original memory module.
3. Choose the appropriate frequency.