computer help
 

so I have an older ASUS tower AMD A8-5500 APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics 3.20 GHz,4.00 GB (3.45 GB usable),64-bit operating system, x64-based processor with Windows 10 on it...the ram is one stick ASint DDRIII4gb-1600....I want to speed this up a bit if possible can i add another stick to this , or change out this one with 2 bigger ones ????….. there is another slot just like where this stick currently sits and what is compatable with this ...if we need a pic of the board i can get it i have no side cover on it at the moment....thanks Chris

If you can identify the motherborad, you should be able to find it's memory specs on line. In general you should be able to add a matching stick with no problems. Before you get carried away, you need to know the max memory your boars supports. Boards have the id info imprinted on them. Good luck.

Is it cm1435

Here is the spec sheet on your motherboard.

https://icecat.gr/rest/product-pdf?p...381695&lang=en

You can go up to 16GB with (2) 8GB modules.

Hmm so I can get 2 ……8 GB sticks now I see there is BUFFERED and UNBUFFERED ram …which do I want…no idea what is in it….

Non-ECC un-bufferred

Lol what is non ecc...since it's oldd looking for something decent is crucial good I know Kingston Is.probably the standard???? Sorry not very computer savvy with what will fit this thing

Non-ErrorChecking/Correcting.

Crucial is one of the best suppliers.

Best way to speed it up is to install a SSD drive instead of a old type spinning drive.
I like the Samsung units.
It will make a huge improvement if you don't have one.
https://www.newegg.com/samsung-500gb...SoldByNewegg=1

Is this it?
https://www.manua.ls/asus/cm1435/specifications

This computer is really limited for how much I use ( mostly I pad like right now, convenience) it’s for car stuff some pics and other odds and ends I’m looking for the easiest option at my computer capabilities I ordered some ram last nite for like $50….but thanks for heads up if I ever I guess do anything else with it….

I believe so from what I posted above….

Good info video on drive upgrades.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJfOPHTSQ7c

So what would I need to do if I change hard drive to ssd with all the stuff I have on the hard drive that's in there now.....like windows 10, pics, resumes etc.....this sound like an interesting add on maybe ????? Like I said I'm notthat computer savvy....or take it to someone

Just clone the drive to the ssd.
free software
https://www.macrium.com/reflectfree
How to,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RgI2kGCvjM
make sure you 1st format the new ssd drive.
https://www.crucial.com/articles/abo...id-state-drive

is the SSD u mentioned an appropriate upgrade for my system ??? Thats how much I dont know .....lol

Yes, have someone at your local computer shop do it if u lack the skills or possible a local kid that's a computer geek.
It will be worth the effort.

Maybe Ill get my 6 year old grand daughter do it…lol…thanks very much for the input…

Just another quick question the ram I just bought is no issue if I ever do swap out to this SSD hard drive...
DDR3 1600 MHz CL11 Desktop Memory CT2K102464BD160B

You'll be fine.
No Issue.