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Cherylkoin
Iron Contributor
May 14, 2026

What ram do I get for boyfriends computer

My boyfriend has a computer he got when he got in 2017 and ive recently heard him complaining about needing more RAM but it being a super weird and random place to get it and that it was pretty pricey. He's not really the easiest to shop for but I thought for our 1 year I could look into getting him some so his computer can run a little better !!

TDWR
im looking for RAM for a... HP Omen 880-026na Core i7-7700 16GB 2TB + 256GB SSD GeForce GTX 1080 8GB DVD-RW Windows 10 Home Gaming Desktop

thats really on the info I have on his computer Im pretty technically challenged so please let me know how and where to buy and if this is even possible!

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  • DarrenRomero's avatar
    DarrenRomero
    Iron Contributor
    May 21, 2026

    Get 32GB RAM if you have enough budget. The RAM and SSD are very expensive now!

  • Eliasyuer's avatar
    Eliasyuer
    Iron Contributor
    May 20, 2026

    The "weird and random place" he mentioned likely refers to the fact that RAM for older systems (DDR4) isn't as common in regular stores anymore, as newer PCs use a different type (DDR5). It's not that it's impossible to find, just that you have to look for it specifically.