[cnc]

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

[Wideone]

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.

[cnc]

Is it cm1435

[srmmmm]

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.

[cnc]

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….

[srmmmm]

Non-ECC un-bufferred

[cnc]

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

[srmmmm]

Non-ErrorChecking/Correcting.

Crucial is one of the best suppliers.

[KS circutguy]

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

[KS circutguy]

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

[cnc]

Originally Posted by KS circutguy

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

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….

[cnc]

Originally Posted by KS circutguy

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

I believe so from what I posted above….

[KS circutguy]

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

[cnc]

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

[KS circutguy]

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

[cnc]

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

[KS circutguy]

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.

[cnc]

Originally Posted by KS circutguy

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…

[cnc]

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

[KS circutguy]

You'll be fine.
No Issue.