And potentially it will perform better than before when it had 2 sticks adding another 4gb stick to my 2x4gb setup actually helped.
2 sticks of ram which slots.
Ram slots on a mac the only imac currently on the market with user serviceable ram is the 27 inch model.
Open an internet browser and visit the cpuid website.
To confirm the number of memory slots available on your computer or laptop use these steps on windows 10.
If you use all four slots your computer will run as if all the slots have ddr3 memory installed and will not make use of the performance of the ddr4 sticks.
A system populated with more than two single ranked modules will actually act as if dual ranked modules are installed.
Another way to get information about memory slots and details about the ram currently installed on your computer is to use the free cpu z third party utility.
Fold back both the clips on the ram slot then insert the stick firmly straight down the pressure from your insertion should force both clips to snap back into a locked position with an audible click but sometimes it does require you to snap them back down on the dimm manually.
How to check ram slots available on windows 10.
Search for task manager and.
Use the cpu z utility.
As you can see this computer has a total of four memory slots although only two are currently being utilized.
On a desktop installing ram is simple.