How do I upgrade my RAM?

Shopping for RAM can provide unexpected surprises, even when you know in advance what to look out for.

You may also want to refer to these articles when planning RAM upgrades:

• How do I go about finding compatible RAM upgrades?
• VIDEO TUTORIAL - How to Upgrade RAM
• I upgraded my RAM from 2GB to 4GB but Windows tells me I only have ~2.8GB.
• I upgraded the Value Select RAM (DDR2-800) in my P5N-E SLI motherboard by adding more DDR2-800, but it isn't working.

One way to help avoid pitfalls is to purchase from a RAM manufacturer or vendor that knows what works with your motherboard. Three such providers are Kingston, Crucial and newegg.com. Each Site allows you to search by motherboard for compatible RAM. Below are Links to Kingston RAM for two popular boards.

Asus P5N-E SLI Motherboard
EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard

NOTE: Buyer Beware! As always, when making online or offline purchases, check into the return policies for restocking or shipping related fees. Velocity Micro is not affiliated in any way with the retailer(s) above and cannot be held responsible in any way for purchase problems.