dumb question about RAM... really dumb

[robphelan]

i need to upgrade/increase my RAM but not sure what to order... currently have 4GB (running 64bit Win7)

running cpu-z, it reports that Type DDR3, DRAM frequency is 669.7 MHz,.. NB frequency is 2008.9MHz..

what type of RAM do i need to buy? Looking to get at least 8 - 12Gb.

thanks,
rp

 

[fffblackmage]

You're looking for DDR3-1333.

Something like this:
$34 - Pareema 2x4GB DDR3-1333
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820576006

Or if brand matters (I haven't heard of Pareema either), then:
$37 - G.SKILL Value Series 2x4GB DDR3-1333
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231424

 

[robphelan]

thanks alot.. i knew it was a multiplier... i thought it was 8 for some reason... looks like it should be 2

 

[Joseph F]

That's why it's called "Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory".