What should I get to upgrade my Powerspec G509 Memory?
I have already upgraded my storage but now I am looking to add another 16g of memory. Will I need to upgrade my power supply and cooling as well?
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Hey, Randw50!
You won't need any cooling or power upgrades for additional RAM. Keep in mind, the G509's stock configuration is 2x8GB DDR4-2666. You have the option of adding two additional sticks of the same spec (linked below) or replacing them with two sticks of 16GB, with the ability to go with a higher clock speed (also linked below).
Let us know if you have any other questions!
—Ry
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Completely forgot to add the rest of my message! Here are the links I mentioned:
Checking our inventory, it looks like we're a little light on RAM of the existing spec in your machine. You'd be able to use higher clock speed RAM, but the speed and timings will reduce to the lowest common denominator (the preexisting RAM): https://www.microcenter.com/product/481738/gskill-ripjaws-v-16gb-(2-x-8gb)-ddr4-3200-pc4-25600-cl16-dual-channel-desktop-memory-kit-f4-3200c16d-16gvkb-black
Here would be my pick if you want to completely replace the stock RAM with a faster kit: https://www.microcenter.com/product/467049/gskill-ripjaws-v-32gb-(2-x-16gb)-ddr4-3200-pc4-25600-cl16-dual-channel-desktop-memory-kit-f4-3200c16d-32g-black
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