New ram and gpu

[BertanYILMAZ]

Hello! I bought nvidia gt 730 gpu for my pc and i want to buy a new ram to upgrade my pc a little bit. i have a little problem actually. i don't know if my cpu is enough and will my pc accept the new ram.  my mother board is 2AB6 and it's last update was in 2012. can i use new ram and gpu with my current pc? thanks for your answer

[old_geekster]

@BertanYILMAZ , welcome to the forum.

Here is the Illustrated Parts and Service Map for the computer.  It states that the maximum memory is 16 GB of PC-3-10600 (133 MHz) DDR3 SDRAM.  Here is the memory that is recommended by Crucial Memory for your computer.  If it is recommended by Crucial it is guaranteed to work.  If you have questions about their memory you should contact their Tech Support.  They have always been very helpful.

Now, for the video card.  You should check to see if the motherboard has a BIOS or UEFI.  Newer video cards require UEFI.  HP didn't begin using UEFI in their motherboard until mid-October, 2012.

If you want to increase system performance even more you might want to consider one of the SSD's Crucial recommends.  I will never have another computer without a SSD boot drive.

Please click the Thumbs up + button if I have helped you and click Accept as Solution if your problem is solved.

[BertanYILMAZ]

So I guess I can use "Kingston ValueRam 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 Ram" for my pc. I have BIOS on my pc but is it a problem for gt 730 series?

[old_geekster · Accepted solution]

@BertanYILMAZ,

Q:  So I guess I can use "Kingston ValueRam 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 Ram" for my pc.  I believe this is correct.  However, before you buy any new memory, I suggest that you use CPU-Z to identify the current memory's brand and timings.  You will find this information in the Tab titled "SPD".  Once you know this information, I suggest that you contact Kingston's Tech Support to assure their memory is compatible with the current memory.  If they are different brands, which is most likely the case, Kingston memory may not be compatible.

I have BIOS on my pc but is it a problem for gt 730 series?  I believe that it may be a problem.  The last series of cards not to require UEFI were the GTX 660/670.  Since you have the card, you can give it a try to see if it works.  This will do no damage to any of the components.  If it requires UEFI, the computer simply won't display any images on the monitor.

[BertanYILMAZ]

I need a new power supply 🙂 I tried the gpu and it shows the main screen but can't proceed because some parts can't use needed energy from psu. I will buy a 400v psu for new ram and gpu so it will fix my problem. thank you so much for your help

[old_geekster]

You are very welcome, @BertanYILMAZ!  I am always glad to help.