How can I find out which RAM is on the computer?

Often, when upgrading and repairing a computer, you need to determine which RAM is in the system unit or laptop. This operation often causes difficulties for beginners, but nothing special for its implementation is required. The article will describe several methods that will help you to learn everything about the RAM used in the PC.

Main characteristics of RAM

First, you need to understand what you can learn by looking at the information about RAM:

• The type of RAM or its generation (DDR1, DDR2 or DDR3).
• Volume. It is measured in gigabytes. Determines how much data can be stored in RAM at the same time.
• The number of modules, their manufacturers and serial numbers.
• Latency. Characterize the delays that necessarily occur when data is transferred between different RAM chips. The lower the timings, the better.
• Frequency. The memory bandwidth depends on it. The higher the value, the faster and more stable the computer is.
• Voltage. For a typical user this feature does not play a big role. It is important mainly for practicing overclocking.

In addition to these data, specialized software can provide many other information, but it is not so important.

AIDA64

One of the most popular applications for viewing information about the hardware of the computer is AIDA64. After installation and launch, the main program window will appear on the screen. It consists of two parts. The left presents the components in a tree-like form. In the right - the details table.

How can I find out what RAM is in the PC using AIDA64?

• Click on the "+" icon next to the "motherboard" line.
• Click the "Memory" tab. Here, the total amount of RAM will be indicated in the uppermost line.
• Then click on SPD. After that, the screen will display detailed information about each of the slats installed in the system.

At the very bottom of the table is a link. Clicking on it, you can see all the data about the module that the official website of the manufacturer has.

CPU-Z

CPU-Z is no less popular application. The main advantage of the product is its use is absolutely free. You can download it from the manufacturer's website. Does not require installation. However, the program is entirely in English.

• How can I find out what kind of RAM is in the PC? Download and run the application. It is a single window with several tabs.
• First, click on Memory. In it you can find out about what parameters RAM is working with right now.
• The SPD tab represents data about the manufacturer's values and information stored in a special memory chip. And for each bar separately, to switch to the next module, you should expand the menu under the title Memory Slot Selection.

As mentioned earlier, the interface of the program is entirely in English, so it is worth giving more information about each item describing RAM.

The Memory tab:

• Size - the total amount of installed RAM.
• FSB: DRAM - the ratio of the frequency of the system bus to the frequency of RAM.
• CAS Latency, RAS to CAS Delay, RAS Precharge, Cycle Time, - timings.
• Frequency - frequency.

SPD tab:

• Module Size - the volume of a separate RAM strip located in a specific slot.
• Max Bandwidth - the maximum frequency.
• Manufacturer - manufacturer.
• Serial Number - serial number.
• Voltage is the voltage.

PC Wizard

Like the two previous applications, the PC Wizard is designed to get the most out of the hardware installed inside the system unit or laptop. The product is absolutely free, you can download it from the official website. It is desirable to choose a ZIP-version, not SETUP, because it does not require installation.

How can I find out what RAM is in the computer?

• Run the program. Wait until it finishes scanning the devices.
• Click on the icon in the form of the motherboard, which is on the left side of the window. If this icon is not present, you should first click on the inscription "Iron".
• Now select "Physical memory". After that, the detailed information about the RAM modules will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Speccy

This product is developed by a team working on the popular CCleaner. For home use Speccy can be operated absolutely free of charge. After downloading the application from the official site it will need to be installed. Installation is carried out as simply as possible, the only thing that should be paid attention is the choice of language. The menu with options will appear in the very first step, so it's very easy to miss.

How to find out what RAM is in the computer, using Speccy? To do this, start the application and select the desired item in its window. It is called "RAM". In addition, nothing to do is required.

HWiNFO

HWiNFO is a small free, but extremely powerful program. When downloading it, be careful, because there are two versions. One 32-bit, and the second - 64. Accordingly, the latter will not work under the control of a 32-bit operating system. You do not need to install the product.

After launching, a small utility will appear on the screen, in which you should press the RUN button and wait for several tens of seconds. Having scanned the system, the application will show full data about it.

Where can I see which RAM is installed in the system unit? Notice the bottom right corner of the System Summary window. There are two areas in it. Memory Modules shows information about each bar separately. Memory displays the total amount of RAM, the frequency at which the modules are running right now, and real timings.

If this data is not enough, go to the window with the name HWiNFO and double-click on the label Memory.

SiSoftware Sandra

SiSoftware Sandra is software that is primarily used for all-round testing of a computer, but it is also possible to obtain information about the components of the system using it. To use the application you need to buy, but the manufacturer allows you to download a trial version from your site.

Before you can see which RAM is installed on the computer, you must install the application. This process is simple, even a beginner can cope with it.

After launching the application, a window with several tabs will appear on the screen. Go to the one that has the name "Devices". Double-click on the icon with the word "Motherboard". In the table you can see several sub-headings with the name "Memory module". Under each of them, information is written about the RAM slots: volume, type, serial number, manufacturer, frequency, timings, power, possible modes of operation.

The obvious way

If the computer can not be turned on, the software will not help. In this case it is necessary to investigate the physical device itself. Disconnect the computer from the network and remove the cover of the system unit. Open the latches that hold the bar of RAM, and then pull the module toward you. How to determine which RAM is used in the computer?

Directly on the RAM should be a sticker. It is often marked with all the main data - volume, maximum possible frequency, generation, timings, voltage. If this data is not available, a serial number and model should be written on the bar. For example: CMP4GX3M2C1600C7. Judging that hidden behind the numbers is often impossible, however, knowing the model of the module, it is easy to find out information about it, using any search engine.

For laptop users

The first thing to do is to find out which RAM is installed in the laptop - to view the user manual that should be included in the kit. If you can not find the detailed data in it, at least you can find out which model of the slats were installed in the plant.

Often, users ask questions like: "User's guide is lost, how can I see what kind of RAM I have?" In this case, you should arm yourself with a screwdriver.

Completely disconnect the laptop: unplug it and pull out the battery. Look at the back of the case. It should be placed a few small caps. Usually, RAM is hidden behind one of them. Others are used to quickly replace a hard disk and other devices. It is quite difficult to guess what the right equipment is for, so unscrew each one one by one until you find the right one.

To remove RAM, remove the latches and easily pull the bar out of the slot. When the free ride is over, the far side of the board should be raised. About what RAM in the laptop, as in the case of a desktop computer, will help learn the sticker. It is not always necessary to remove RAM from the laptop. If the module is one, all data from it can be read by simply removing the cover.

Be very careful and careful when working with hardware. Even a small scratch or damage often leads to unstable operation of the PC. If you are not confident in your abilities, it is best to turn to professionals. This will save time and money.