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Increase RAM on older system
Hi
I want to increase the RAM on an older system. I am on Windows 10. Currently, I have 4 GB DDR3 RAM 2x2GB memory slots. Very slow, apps do not kick in right away.
How much RAM can I safely go up to? Can I go up to 8 GB ? Is there a limit to the DRAM frequency I can use? Currently it is 665.1 MHz.
Here are my system specs
CPU : intel Core i3 2120@3.30 GHz Sandy bridge.
Motherboard: MSI H61M-P21( MS-7680)
I am a bit confused because the specs say 32-bit operating system, x64-based processor. Is it 32 or 64? I know it makes a difference.
Bottom line, can I safely install an 8 GB memory stick on one slot and either keep the 2nd slot empty or leave the the 2 GB stick?
Thanks
Ittiandro