Buying Memory (RAM), memory buying guide
Also a very important component, it sends the message to the processor how to manage the orders which we have given to the computer.
Memory is often the most important component when upgrading a computer.
Find out how much memory you have and how much you'll need.
You can find out how much memory you have in your BIOS.
There is never enough RAM. How much you need is relevant. If you play games which take a lot of ram or other memory consuming processes then you need a lot of it. Minimum amount is 1GB, middle 2GB and the best is from 4GB above.
- What type of RAM does your computer support?
The type is also very important. DDR2 and now DDR3 are the most common nowdays. Here are some RAM-s from slowest to fastest:
DDR2 400 MHz or PC2-3200
DDR2 533 MHz or PC2-4200
DDR2 667 MHz or PC2-5300/PC2-5400
DDR3 800 MHz or PC3-6400
DDR2 800 MHz or PC2-6400
DDR3 1066 MHz or PC3-8500
DDR3 1333 MHz or PC3-10600/PC3-10666
DDR3 1600 MHz or PC3-12800
- What about the frequency (Mhz)?
The speed also very important. Why would we need a big capacity if it wouldnt fill up enough fast. Memory can be upgraded very easily so do not bother buying too much or too expensive.
- How many modules should you buy?
There are memory cards which have 512mb or 1024mb of ram. If possible buy more modules with less mb of ram. Computer memory
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