Upgrade Ram

[Brani1]

What is the best option to upgrade the RAM.  Currently the computer has 2 GB and I want to go to 8 GB.

First, can this be done with the Motherboard shown and 

Second, Which Manufacturer would you recommend?

[Huffer · Accepted solution]

This has all the information you need.

http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/HP-Pavilion-a6000-Desktop-PC-series/3548186/model/3552389/docume...

Yes the computer can take up to 8 gigs of DDR2-800 DIMMs and has 4 slots so you need 4 x 2 gig DDR2-800 desktop non-ECC memory modules, all the same if possible. 

This would work:

http://www.amazon.com/2GB-PC2-6400-800Mhz-DDR2-DIMM/dp/B0014C6UV6/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1459083993&...

These are Hynix modules which is a brand commonly used by OEM computer makers and would be compatible. Order 4 of them. 

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[Brani1]

Many thanks for your quick response.  it seems I now have to upgrade the CPU and, perhaps, the motherboard.  Which would be tha appropriate CPU and motherboard.  I am in the process of upgrading the RAM to 6GB now. Currently I have 

Processor AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4400+speed 2.3 GHz, 2 Cores.

I have an ASUS motherboard that came with the Computer.

What are the proper upgrade models for both components?  I have an HP 6700 all-in-one printer as well. Sorry for the questions but I am new to this sort of thing.  I usually bought complete units in the past but I thought I would try this Method.

Steve

[Huffer]

On desktops it is not real hard to upgrade the processor and motherboard but if you do, essentially it is a new computer. The expense of a current type processor and motherboard may be just as much as a new computer. What is it you are trying to do? Why have you come to the conclusion you need a new processor and motherboard? Not disagreeing, by the way. 

[Brani1]

Again, your quick response is very much appreciated.  I know that I have to upgrade the operating system but I have Vista Premium 64-bit which is no longer supported by Microsoft and won't let me go to OS 10 unless I purchase 7 or 8 first.  Also I cannot upgrade at least a dozen of my drivers anymore because they are out-dated.  I don't want to go to the expense of getting a new motherboard or CPU but feel it is necessary now to enable full use.

The extra RAM is a good start, I think, but I believe the other 2 items should make my system much stronger. I really like my HP desktop but over the last 3 weeks I've had 3 bluescreens and sometimes I get a black screen for just a few seconds but multiple times during a long session.  i know the computer is trying to process something but there is just not enough that can be done with the old CPU, which is a pretty good indication that it's time.

Steve

[Huffer]

Yes she has had a full life. Time to say goodbye.

[Brani1]

Once again you are great for your quick responses.  One more question.  what do you recommend for a replacement motherboard and cpu?  i am not a game player, mostly business.

Many thanks

Steve