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  • AddictPc
    PCHF Member
    • Apr 2022
    • 12

    #1

    help please

    im about to get this pc for editing youtube videos HP Pro 3500 i5 i need to upgrade the ram because it only has 4gb if ram is there a ram limit on this mother board or is there a ram limit at all if not whats some good 32gb ram to get for cheap on amazon? it has 2 slots
  • Bruce
    PCHF Moderator
    • Oct 2017
    • 10697

    #2
    if this is the PC in question, here are the specs; https://support.hp.com/au-en/document/c03364089#AbT1

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    • AddictPc
      PCHF Member
      • Apr 2022
      • 12

      #3
      @Bruce yes that is the pc is there a ram gb limit?

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      • AddictPc
        PCHF Member
        • Apr 2022
        • 12

        #4
        i mean other than the dent but i just need somthing to edit videos on and ill probally get a couple usb 1tb to put the videos on there only like $20

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        • Pyro
          PCHF Member
          • Jan 2019
          • 1189

          #5
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          If you plan on upgrading, I would spring for an 8gb kit (2 x 4GB sticks).

          Do not buy ram faster than 1600 MHz, do not buy DDR4 ram, and do not buy more than 8GB, none of this is necessary and could cause more problems then it would solve.

          Something like the Crucial CT2K51264BD160B should suite your needs (You can find it cheaper elsewhere).

          Keep in mind the restrictions of your OS.
          NOTE: For systems configured with more than 3GB of memory and a 32-bit operating system, all memory may not be available due to system resource requirements. Addressing memory above 4GB requires a 64-bit operating system.

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          • AddictPc
            PCHF Member
            • Apr 2022
            • 12

            #6
            is 8gb ram enugh to edit like 20 minute videos?

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            • Pyro
              PCHF Member
              • Jan 2019
              • 1189

              #7
              Depending, 4k videos are a lot more intensive than 1080p videos.

              60fps videos are a lot more intensive than 30fps videos.

              With a rig like that, I would imagine you can do some editing, but keep in mind that what you have is likely an office PC (They’re not built for long stressful tasks). All of the rendering would be handled by your CPU or a light-duty GPU, and that will take some time.

              If you are looking for a quality editing rig, I believe you might suffer from some of the limitations of your machine. But if you plan on doing it for your own enjoyment/hobby, it will most likely be passable.

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              • AddictPc
                PCHF Member
                • Apr 2022
                • 12

                #8
                yea im recording 30fps and 1080p so it should do it within like an hour or somthing right

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                • Pyro
                  PCHF Member
                  • Jan 2019
                  • 1189

                  #9
                  I can’t make guarantees since there all sorts of other factors, it’ll probably work, but don’t be surprised if it were to take longer. Video editing/rendering is a hard process.

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                  • AddictPc
                    PCHF Member
                    • Apr 2022
                    • 12

                    #10
                    ok

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                    • AddictPc
                      PCHF Member
                      • Apr 2022
                      • 12

                      #11
                      i know it says 8gb max but what would happen if i put like a 16gb in it?

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                      • Pyro
                        PCHF Member
                        • Jan 2019
                        • 1189

                        #12
                        It would not work.

                        If you used 16GB (2x 8GB DIMMs) I am guessing it would either only use one, or cause the computer to not start correctly, this is not something I would recommend.

                        There’s no way to stretch the 8GB you are allowed, it is strictly 8GB DDR3 clocked at 1600MHz, the only way to get better ram to work with your system would be a motherboard swap, which is not always possible on OEM machines (HP, Dell, etc).

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                        • AddictPc
                          PCHF Member
                          • Apr 2022
                          • 12

                          #13
                          oh ok how would i find a motherboard that fits all of the other stock electronics

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                          • Pyro
                            PCHF Member
                            • Jan 2019
                            • 1189

                            #14
                            You likely can’t, as I said before OEM machines are usually proprietary.

                            If you want the specs you are talking about, you might be best to buy a different computer or have one custom built to your needs.

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                            • AddictPc
                              PCHF Member
                              • Apr 2022
                              • 12

                              #15
                              oh ok

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