The Inspiron N5050 supports up to 8GB DDR3 1333 MHz SODIMM memory. Since you have just one 4GB memory stick, you can certainly install a 2GB DDR3 1333 MHz memory stick to make it 6GB memory. I would also like to say that greater than 4 GB memories require 64-bit operating systems.
I am planning to upgrade the memory of my N5050 Dell laptop. I understand that , it can take only 8GB RAM. Can i remove the existing 4GB stick and add one single 8GB stick?
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September 2nd, 2013 12:00
Hello Lidiano,
The Inspiron N5050 supports up to 8GB DDR3 1333 MHz SODIMM memory. Since you have just one 4GB memory stick, you can certainly install a 2GB DDR3 1333 MHz memory stick to make it 6GB memory. I would also like to say that greater than 4 GB memories require 64-bit operating systems.
Hope this helps!
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September 1st, 2013 13:00
If you now have 4G, it's a pair of 2G modules - you'll need one 4G to to to 6 (there are two slots, so you'll replace one of the 2s with a 4).
Be sure you have a 64-bit OS though - or the added RAM won't be useable. Better would be to install a pair of 4G modules and go to 8G.
You need PC10600 (aka DDR-1333) RAM -- not the DDR3L (low voltage) type.
Lidiano
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September 2nd, 2013 03:00
Oh thanks. Yes i have a 4g not a pair of 2 and i also have a 64 BIT os.
So that means i will have to buy a 2gb ddr-1333 ram ?
Lidiano
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September 3rd, 2013 11:00
Thanks , it really helped. My OS is 64 so it will be fine and thanks for the support
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September 3rd, 2013 17:00
Hello Lidiano,
Glad to be of help! Please write back to the forum if you need any further assistance.
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February 15th, 2015 23:00
Hi All,
I am planning to upgrade the memory of my N5050 Dell laptop.
I understand that , it can take only 8GB RAM.
Can i remove the existing 4GB stick and add one single 8GB stick?