Monday, March 17, 2008

Upgrading RAM on your Computer

RAM is an acronym for Random Access Memory. RAM is an important part of every computer. RAM memory to keep frequently used data bits to access the computer in an efficient manner. RAM, in contrast to the disk access is much easier and faster for a computer.
RAM is an essential prerequisite for various applications, but for some more than others. For example, video coding would take a large amount of memory, RAM, as it is intense. Database applications with a lot of RAM because of the amount of data involved. Surfing the Web and with word or PowerPoint, for example, would not have much RAM. The question you have to ask, you will need RAM upgrades. If you do not, then you can save your money. If you do, please read on.
There are several options to choose from when upgrading RAM. The first is the amount of RAM you want to purchase. They come in 256 MB, 512 MB, 1gig and 2gig varieties. Just as a quick reference 1gig RAM is enough for most things you want to do, 2gig could overkill.
Once choose the size of the RAM you want, you have to choose which type of RAM. There are basically two types of RAM. DDR and DDR2. What you have to consider the purchase of the RAM is, what kind of your motherboard will support. Most new motherboards Intel brings DDR2 because it is the latest technology. Currently AMD boards are not compatible with DDR2, if you have an AMD board then you must buy, buy RAM.
Once DDR RAM, which you have to install it. Installation of RAM is really quite simple. First of all, you have to remove the case to be in a position to take on the main board. Once this is done, you simply need to click the RAM to one of the free slots on the motherboard. Something to take note of, in particular, would be the RAM slot in. Some motherboards can be particularly tricky, so please read the owner& 39;s manual for your motherboard before upgrading the RAM.
There you have it, improving the performance of your computer by using the RAM - is very simple and can be very large effective.
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