How to Add RAM and SSD Storage to Your Voyager IV PC

By Starforge Systems | Custom Gaming PCs | Published: 2026-10-31

Category: How-to Guides

A step-by-step guide to installing additional RAM and an SSD in a Voyager IV desktop, with checkpoints to avoid common mistakes and keep your system stable.

Quick answer

To add RAM and an SSD to your Voyager IV, power down completely, ground yourself, seat the RAM sticks in the correct slots until they click, then mount the SSD and connect both data and power cables. Boot into BIOS to confirm both are detected before closing the case.

Why upgrade the Voyager IV Ultimate instead of replacing it

The Voyager IV Ultimate is built as a high-end system, and adding RAM or storage lets you extend its useful life without buying a new PC. If your work or games are pushing memory limits or your drives are nearly full, an upgrade is often the most cost-effective fix.

The catalog lists the Voyager IV Ultimate as configurable with additional RAM and SSD. That means the platform is intended to accept these upgrades, but you should still confirm the exact memory type and free M.2 or drive bays on your specific build before ordering parts.

When to stop and get help

If you are unsure about matching RAM specifications, opening the case voids nothing by itself but can complicate support if you damage a component. Stop if you cannot identify the RAM slots or drive mounts, or if the system does not boot after reseating. Contact Starforge support rather than forcing a part.

Step-by-step RAM and SSD installation

Power down and unplug: Shut down the PC, flip the power supply switch to off, and unplug the power cable. Hold the power button for five seconds to drain residual power. Skipping the residual power drain is a common mistake that can leave the motherboard energized.
Ground yourself: Touch an unpainted metal part of the case or use an anti-static wrist strap before handling any component. Static damage is invisible; always ground before touching RAM or an SSD.
Open the case and locate slots: Remove the side panel and identify the RAM slots and available M.2 or 2.5-inch drive mounts. Check your motherboard manual for the correct slot population order. Installing RAM in the wrong slots can prevent dual-channel mode; verify the manual first.
Install the RAM: Push the slot retention clips outward, align the notch on the RAM stick with the slot key, and press firmly until both clips snap closed. Repeat for additional sticks. Do not force a stick; if it does not click easily, the notch is probably misaligned.
Mount the SSD: For an M.2 SSD, insert it at an angle into the slot, press down flat, and secure the retaining screw. For a 2.5-inch SSD, mount it in the bay and connect the SATA data and power cables. Leaving the M.2 screw loose is a common cause of intermittent drive detection.
Close and boot to BIOS: Reinstall the side panel, reconnect power, and start the PC. Enter BIOS/UEFI and confirm the new RAM capacity and the SSD are listed. If the RAM total is wrong, reseat the sticks; if the SSD is missing, check the cable or screw.
Initialize the SSD in Windows: Open Disk Management, initialize the new drive, and format it with a drive letter. Then verify total memory in Task Manager. A new SSD will not appear in File Explorer until it is initialized and formatted.

Product facts

Voyager IV Ultimate - RAM Upgrade - Additional RAM & SSD: The Voyager IV Ultimate is described as the pinnacle of modern computing, built to handle demanding workloads. That makes it a strong base for a RAM and SSD upgrade, since the rest of the system is already high-end.
Voyager IV Ultimate - RAM Upgrade - Additional RAM & SSD