Keep it all here.
https://www.cnet.com/forums/discussions/totally-confused-need-memory-for-i7-4790/
What was the result of the google search for a 2x4GB kit of the part number on the installed ram?
First, thanks for all the help getting to this point. I now know which used computer I want and that I must change out rather then add memory.
The problem now is finding memory that I can afford. The machine has 8 GB in it but I know that a couple of the programs I run require 16 GB minimum (tried them with less and all but stopped the machine). I went to the crucial site that was recommended to me ... it gave me the recommended memory. It was $160 for 16 GB. This puts the computer out of my budget.
So I am trying to find used memory on ebay or ????
I found two listing that may work. Can someone take a look and tell me if this is what I need: I will try to make it easy and put all the links (computer manual, crucial site and two listings).
I truly appreciate all the help!
The computer is a HP i7 4790
Here is a link to the online manual ... memory is on page 11 or 63
https://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetPDF.aspx/c04111362
Here is the Crucial site (might what to double check me on this)
http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for/HP---Compaq/hp-z230-tower
Here is one lot of memory I found on ebay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Ramaxel-4GB-PC3L-12800U-DDR3-1600MHz-1Rx8-non-ECC-Unbuffered-LV-HP-698650-154-/312073444686?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10
Here is a second lot I found on ebay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Micron-16GB-4x4GB-PC3L-12800-1600MHz-1-35V-DDR3-Non-ECC-HP-698650-154/372226572986?hash=item56aa6ec2ba:g:t4sAAOSwVtZaEzZ2
Or if anyone can tell me where I can find 16 gb of ram for this machine at a good price that would be great also!
Again, I truly appreciate any and all help!!!!!!!
Mike in snowy Vermont

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