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A guide to adding RAM

A guide to adding RAM

Are you looking forward to add more RAM to your computer? RAM is an important part of your computer or laptop because it allows you to multi-task without lagging the computer. However, you need to make sure that you add the RAM correctly as there are many varieties of RAM! Find out how you can add RAM to your computer now!

What to look for in RAM

The first thing that you need to figure out is whether you have a laptop or a computer. This is probably the easiest part that will not take much time. Desktop
If you have a desktop, there are a few ways to figure out what RAM you have. You can run a hardware analysis program or you can actually open up your desktop and see what type of RAM you have by comparing pictures of various RAM. If you still have the motherboard or computer user guide, it may be a good idea to check in there. If you are not too familiar with computers, it is also a great idea to find someone who can help you with technology. Laptop If you have a laptop, you are going to have a different type of RAM. It is going to be smaller than the desktop RAM, and adding RAM on the laptop is a bit easier than adding RAM on a desktop. You can use the same methods as a desktop, in order to find out what RAM you need. Generally, the few main things that you want to find specifications are : DDR2 versus DDR3 DDR3 is the latest type of RAM, but many users use older hardware that still runs DDR2. The pin count is going to 240 on the RAM and you also want to make sure to get the same speed.

Where to buy RAM

RAM is very cheap and it is easy to find. DDR3 is just under ten dollars for one GB of RAM and you can find these RAM almost anywhere! The best places are going to be Newegg.com and Amazon.com because of their price, user reviews and reliability. They also offer very fast shipping. So, you are going to get your RAM quickly. However, remember to make sure that you purchase the right type of RAM!

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