Do you need to install your ram before you install this? Just wondering if there is room to install the ram stick after this is on.
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You should have room to install or change RAM after you install the Noctua heatsink and fan.
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Hi! you can buy without any problems ihual thought I would problem and it was not, there is enough space to install my Noctua NH-U12 S first and then the 4 slot memory slot that is closer to my Noctua NH-U12 S is separated to 1 cm, should not be a concern I recommend this product, I used to use the hyper 212 and could not use the slot A1 for example, the problem with this term, I hope my answer serves to make a decision.
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If you go research online, you'll see the cooler fin stack actually has the proper cut-outs to accommodate for most high-profile RAM sticks. However, to make your life easier as a system builder I would almost always recommend that you securely install the CPU first, then immediately the RAM, before you get to putting on the thermal paste and CPU cooler.
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No, you shouldn't have to. The is incredibly easy to remove from the heatsync, so IF the fan is over existing ram sticks or an empty ram slot you plan on adding to, you can just take off the fan, install the ram and you'd be good. Hope this helps!
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I had 2 eight gig crucial ballistix sports installed before the cooler. And I installed it horizontally with plenty of space between the ram and the cooler. I am using a gigabyte ud4h motherboard too, if that helps.
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I installed my RAM after the fact. I think the important part of that will be how tall are the heat spreaders on your RAM. Mine were short, so I had no issues. I had a little more than 1/4 but less than a 1/2 inch of clearance.
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The heat sink is pretty slim and te fan goes on either side so pretty clear for ram of all sizes I would say
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I have done both plus upgraded the ram. Just remember u void the warranty if you do
855111
Yes. The computer i got came with 1 stick of ram and the motherboard has 2 slots for ram
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I had the same issue, as well as it size being way off. I ended up just going with a Ram mount. They cost more but are worth it in the long run.
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Melder you might want to prepare as there is now a review on cnet.com where the reviewer states his unit comes with 1GB welded on and no way to update it to 2gb. Please post your findings when you get your unit and I hope the RAM is upgradeable!
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Yes, we did add extra ram...note the total memory cannot exceed 4megs . Hope this helps!
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Hi, this comes with 2 slots filled with a 2GB stick in each. It says max 4GB because that's all we tested/certified it for; however it should be able to run with 8gb without issue. Though two 4GB sticks of RAM will definitely set you back a few dollars.
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Yes. All you need to do is disconnect the cable module in the back of the unit. Next, remove the unit from the RAM mount and you are done!
520782
No, this will NOT fit if you have RAM boxes. We purchased one, and we had to return it... to the tune of $79.00 UPS Ground!!! Very expensive lesson! Contact the seller before buying if you're not sure. Our seller was very helpful with our return process, but we were still out the money to return the item.
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Yes, I purchased an 8Gb DDR 3 1600mhz stock and installed with no problems.
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Yes, but I think you should pay attention which direction is the exhaust/intake and if you decide to rotate it 90 degrees, check if you have enough space for the RAM sticks.
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there is 24gb of RAM installed upgradeable to 32gb. is there currently an open slot for the additional 8gb or will i have to toss out all 24gb in there and buy 32gb of RAM for the upgrade?
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Hi,My RAM has a Hynix sticker with 2GB 2Rx8 PC2-6400S-666-12 and then there is a bar code below the text. On top of that stickers bar code there is another sticker saying 2GB, DDR2-800 VOID IF REMOVED.The RAM was immideatly by my HP Mini 2140 that said that it detected a new configuration with a 2.08GB RAM and wanted to know if I should save that configuration in the BIOS. So I did and the machine booted up nicely.No problem for me.BR Tomas
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You don't need to install ram in pairs. You can install one stick at a time if you want. However, for the motherboard to work upon startup you have to install the first ram pair in the assigned slots. It's in the booklet that comes with the motherboard. If you install one ram stick and it's on the 4th slot but the 1st slot is vacant then the rig won't start up properly.
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Yes I believe you can add more ram to it. I don't even use this computer anymore so I am unsure of what size ram it has but I have added ram to other computers before.
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As to your system, these should work just fine. You basically have the same HP as mine. Technically I believe you could go even higher than the 4 GB's listed here. When I got mine I noticed a slight increase in speed but nothing worth really mentioning. Without knowing what you want to achieve can't say how much these will help. Also you didn't mention how much RAM you currently have. If your currently running 1GB per stick, will make a big difference. If you currently have 2 per, not so much. And if you already have 4 per, you won't see any change. But again, you should be able to run even higher than these 4's.
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I found this YouTube video very helpful: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO-Z7y9Ge4g. You can see exactly what needs to be done, where to find the parts and what to expect. Adding the RAM is a great low-cost enhancement to this nifty little computer.