ddr 3 memory
well i listen to everyone here, got told exactly the memory sticks to order, ordered them, installed them.....f dont WORK, now out 70 bucks yet ive got 2 8 GB mem sticks to stare at, thank to the so called computer experts. merry f'ing christmas for me
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hawkeye 28.12.2019 klo 20.25 
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There should be a section in the manual on memory restrictions. These old acers might be limited to 4gb per slot. Also they can need a bios upgrade for win 8 onwards.

16gb max seems to be a limit, judging by whats on the web e.g..
https://www.memorystock.com/memory/AcerAspireAX1935UR21P.html
Is there even a way to set such a limit? There's still a normal CPU inside those, with 32GB memory limit.

Acers and other old prebuilts were often built from custom engineered, usually minimum cost, parts. Always check the manual and any other source for these 1-off systems. Upgrading bios, drivers etc is routine. And often they don't support upgrades because there is no upgraded bios available.

I had to flash microcode from intel on one of my old systems to get the cpu to work with a gtx gpu. The introduction of UEFI was the reason if I can remember back that far.

If OP wanted a memory upgrade another two sticks of 4gb would have been best - known to work. Going over 16gb with an i3-2xxx could be pointless.

The site I posted guarantees the memory they supply as fit for purpose.
tried the 8 gb mem stick in all 4 slots solo, the comp just screwed at me BEEEEEEEEEP...guess im out 70 bucks
*sighs* might just put a new comp on lay-a-way. this upgrading crap is for the birds
Komrade 28.12.2019 klo 20.30 
Black Mist lähetti viestin:
tried the 8 gb mem stick in all 4 slots solo, the comp just screwed at me BEEEEEEEEEP...guess im out 70 bucks
What motherboard and CPU? Also, you aren’t out 70. Refunds exist
L37 28.12.2019 klo 20.31 
Black Mist lähetti viestin:
tried the 8 gb mem stick in all 4 slots solo, the comp just screwed at me BEEEEEEEEEP...guess im out 70 bucks
Try to set memory settings manually in bios. See what happens. If it says memory is not detected it is either not supported by cpu/motherboard or plain and simple dead. This happens too. First thing to do in this case would be checking it in different PC or bringing it back to the store for them to check.

Also, do not get angry at people or at HW. Stuff like this happens. The price for how modular computers are. Perform standart troubleshooting, if it does not help - return the memory and try another one.
Viimeisin muokkaaja on L37; 28.12.2019 klo 20.34
full listing under this thread of me running a program that lists everything, let me update it, then scroll down to see my comp specs
Sad someone let you go on with the idea to upgrade an i3 Sandy-Bridge to begin wtih. Even less so with new RAM if that was the case.

What was the problem with your other computer?
Try to return this kit if you can and just tell them your computer doesn't seem to be able to handle 8 GB DIMMs if that's the case. Normally all RAM should work at standard settings I guess but there are those lists of parts the manufacturer have tried with which are supposed to work for sure so one can watch those and also for RAM specifically there's lots of faster than standard RAM and if one run the RAM at those settings there's no guarantee it will work as it also depend on the motherboard and "CPU" as "that" typically contain the memory controller nowadays. I write it as that as before the memory controller wasn't in the CPU and with the last Ryzen it sit in what people would call the Ryzen CPU but the IO die is a separate thing under the heat-spreader so not together with the CPU cores. Assuming the memory controller sit on the IO die that is.

Anyway Sandy-bridge is insecure since long and a dual core i3 will only get you so far so the question is whatever it wouldn't had been nicer with something a bit fresher anyway even though it would cost more.
Viimeisin muokkaaja on Aliquis Freedom & Ethnopluralism; 28.12.2019 klo 21.09
Are you using enough force so the memory sticks are actually locking into place?
Black Mist lähetti viestin:
tried the 8 gb mem stick in all 4 slots solo, the comp just screwed at me BEEEEEEEEEP...guess im out 70 bucks

Well it was probably a bit much to expect people to know the specific details and limits for your specific computer model. The CPU does support DDR3, it is the correct type to get. But you should refer back to the manufacturer's website for any model specific limitations.

Any reason you can't return the RAM, and get 2x4GB?
Viimeisin muokkaaja on nullable; 29.12.2019 klo 6.52
Is the purpose gaming?
I feel like spending money onto DDR3 on an i3 dual-core may be a bad choice. Kinda would want four cores at-least now and if bought new you'll want DDR4 anyway.

Seem like the claim for Ryzen 4000 is +17% IPC but also higher clock so say you'd get at-least 20% more performance there once again and that you can say get a quad core for $100 and a motherboard for $80-100 then sure that would be a bit more money for those things but sandy bridge will be nine years old by then.

So if it can be return and especially if you already had 8 GB of RAM just return it and wait and upgrade it all later instead.
Did you connect RAM properly in the dedicated slots on the MB?
Most people don't know how to do that, especially which is new to gaming assemble.
You should look a demostration video how to connect RAM on MB on YouTube.

https://youtu.be/VA-eGIitpsw
ran into the same thing years ago , when a customer also bought 8 gig dimms ..

he brought it in when it would not work
you should always check your main board manual when you buy ram

you can find the manual online at the board makers website
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/370382/Acer-Aspire-X1935.html?page=9#manual

it clearly says you need 4 gig dimms only

Socket Type: DDR III connector.•Socket Quantity: 4 DIMMs.•2 channels, 2 DIMMs per channel. Different colors for DIMM 0 and DIMM 1.•Dual channel should be enabled always when plug-in 2 same memory size DDRIII. memory module.•Max memory of 16 GB supported (using 4Gb tech).•Support DDR3 1.5V 1333/1600(1GB / 2GB / 4GB) < ------

in the end i sent back the guys 2X 8 gig set and had him buy 2 X 4 gig dimms kits that were supported from crucial.com

also the op was suggested to buy crucial ram at the crucial webpage ..if he did that , he would have gotten the right ram , as it only lists up to 4 gig dimms for that model motherboard
https://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for/Acer/aspire-x1935-ur21p
24GB of Ram, check the mobo manual to see the Max amount of Ram you can install.

does your computer work with the original 2x4GB ??

I have a funny feeling you bought DDR 4 Ram
Viimeisin muokkaaja on Porky Pig; 29.12.2019 klo 8.19
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24GB of Ram, check the mobo manual to see the Max amount of Ram you can install.

does your computer work with the original 2x4GB ??
Info in the post above yours says mobo only supports 16GB max and thats using 4x 4GB sticks.

OP needs to return the memory and purchase 4x 4GB sticks. If he hasn't waited too long most places will simple accept the memory as unwanted and incompatible and allow them to change it for the correct type required.
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ran into the same thing years ago , when a customer also bought 8 gig dimms ..

he brought it in when it would not work
you should always check your main board manual when you buy ram

you can find the manual online at the board makers website
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/370382/Acer-Aspire-X1935.html?page=9#manual

it clearly says you need 4 gig dimms only

Socket Type: DDR III connector.•Socket Quantity: 4 DIMMs.•2 channels, 2 DIMMs per channel. Different colors for DIMM 0 and DIMM 1.•Dual channel should be enabled always when plug-in 2 same memory size DDRIII. memory module.•Max memory of 16 GB supported (using 4Gb tech).•Support DDR3 1.5V 1333/1600(1GB / 2GB / 4GB) < ------

in the end i sent back the guys 2X 8 gig set and had him buy 2 X 4 gig dimms kits that were supported from crucial.com

also the op was suggested to buy crucial ram at the crucial webpage ..if he did that , he would have gotten the right ram , as it only lists up to 4 gig dimms for that model motherboard
https://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for/Acer/aspire-x1935-ur21p

You're one of the people that should have exclusive access to the "post" button in these forums, because most people didn't bring up all that info. Matter of fact, there's so many people giving wrong advice on here, that trying to squeeze in good advice just isn't worth it for people who don't get a kick out of circle jerking and debating each other about half the time leaving OP with a book of "irrelevant this vs that" and having to filter through it all just to try and get the stuff he needs.
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