Ram Upgrade

Question

Hello. I am thinking about upgrading the ram on my n5050 (Inspiron 15). I've checked a website to see what kind of ram is compatible, in this case it could be any of these , DDR3 PC3-10600, DDR3 PC3-12800, DDR3 PC3-14900, DDR3 (non-ECC) ( Source from http://www.crucial.com/uk/upgrade/Dell-memory/Inspiron+Laptops%2FNotebooks/Inspiron+15+%28N5050%29-upgrades.html) However i just want 2 gb so my memory goes to 6gb because i don't want any trouble with memory for the next year or so, but most people say to buy 2 sticks instead of just 1 because there might be a problem with the ram compatibility. I was thinking about buying a samsung 2gb ddr3 pc3 10600-1333 mhz ( http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-memory-10600-1333MHz-SODIMM-laptops/dp/B004F1KY3I/ref=sr_1_6?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1378062796&sr=1-6&keywords=2+gb+ddr3+204) but i'm not sure if it is gonna be compatible with the default N5050 ram. Also most pairs of sticks of ram are quite expensive compared to a single stick. I would like to know which is the best option, to buy the single 2gb ram or to buy a brand new pair of ram sticks, and if the 2gb would be compatible with the default n5050 ram.

Thanks in advance

DELL-Allan D · Accepted Answer

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!

ejn63 · Answer

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 · Answer

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 · Answer

Thanks , it really helped.  My OS is 64 so it will be fine and thanks for the support

DELL-Allan D · Answer

Hello Lidiano, Glad to be of help! Please write back to the forum if you need any further assistance.

PRABIRKUMARDHAR · Answer

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?

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