I have a question about adding memory
 

Hi all. Hope you are all well.

I am presently enjoying my HP Pavillion Slimline, model s5-1010.

In the specifications on memory it indicates:

3GB 1333mhz DDR3
Memory Slots - 2 DIMM

I have no idea what this even is. lol

So here is my question. I have my old computer in another room. I know I added memory to that computer (maybe 2 years or last year, can't remember).

Can I take out the memory in that computer and put it in the new computer?

Thanks much

And I'm not going to do it myself. I have a computer guy not to far from me but he's closed now and I figured I'd ask before I go lugging anything over there.

Thanks much

Melody
P.S. I just watched a video on the HP website and they have a video just on adding memory. They say you have to have the same memory by the same manufacturer and (well I forget what the rest of it was). Is this true?

Yes, it is true. Memory has be a certain kind for each computer.

When my son does our Dell desktop, he looks up our model, and
only gets the type they list to use.

I am sure Jo will be here soon and elaborate...since I really can't do that...with my computer limitation skills.:p

It has to do with the contacts/prongs on each type and the receiving module.

If you have 3Gig of memory that is pretty good for most purposes.
I only have 1 gig on this one, for example, still!

Yep, mrsD is right , has to be the right kind & same speed.
If the old one has the same kind it could work, but also you have to have open slots in the new one.

And opening a new computer usually voids the warranty!!

3 gigs should be fine for what you use it for.

More would be needed if doing heavy graphics/gaming etc.

Ah, so I shall just stay with my warranty and my 3 gigs. I don't do gaming. So I thank all of you for all your input.

Oh, Mrs. D, I'm going to the diabetes forum to post a question. I know you will know the answer.

Melody