Computer Primary Memory.(main/Ram)

   Compare your desktop or Laptop from the time you bought it and at the presently!I bet it has probably reduced in its performance.There are many reasons for this which we shall discuss later on but the computers' main memory(Ram) plays an important role in the performance of a computer.

Since the type of Primary memory(Ram) used in Laptops is Different to the one in Desktops we shall first deal with laptop RAM.

1.Laptop Main Memory(RAM)

     There are various reasons that can lead to the deterioration /slowdown in the performance of a laptop or computer the major of these being RAM(main-memory).

     If you run applications like Adobe Photoshop,Premiere,3D games,Audio and Video Editing software's You are likely to experience some situations where the computer freezes or responds too slow.In essence it's always good to upgrade your computer's memory to suit your requirements.   

Here are some tips:-

 1. What Programs do i mostly run on my laptop/desktop?

     Do you run 3d games,Video Editing,Audio/Music Editing,Photo Editing software on your Laptop/PC?If your answer is yes then you need an upgrade.You need more RAM.

2.  What/which type of RAM should i buy?

     This will be generally dictated by the manufacturers main-board(motherboard) specifications that are contained in the manual that came along with the purchase of your computer. 

Here are a few steps you can consider.

     (i) Full details of the Ram you currently have installed on your computer.

          You can check this through various ways...e.g
          -Unplugging the memory chip and read the manufacturers label.
          -On the computers boot screen by pressing specific special keys.


     (ii) Open the memory section on your manual specifically on Ram(main/primary memory).

     (iii) Compare the Ram specifications to those in the manual and rate your current Ram.

     (iv) What are your findings? Average? Below average? or Above average?
  
     (v) What's your budget like/what can you afford?

          On this..you can either buy a new or used chip. An old memory chip(s) has its own advantage
          in that it's pocket friendly but the disadvantages could be more for example cases of No 
          warranty! 


     (vi) What are my options?


           (i) Shop around for quality product (E bay is a good start )


           (ii) Try some local computer stores and compare prices. 


           (iii) If your budget included like 4 rams you can opt for 2 or 3 that are above average!




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Factors to consider when buying a computer.

     There are various reasons as to why we want to buying or owning a computer for example:-

• Social networking(face booking,tweeting,chatting) 
• E-learning(pursuing degrees online)
• Gaming
• Video/film production
• Music production
• Entertainment                    

      These are just but a portion of what we use computers to accomplish.Computers are evolving fast and with each passing day what you bought a few months back will become outdated in just a matter of time.However let this not discourage you from buying a computer because there is an option of upgrading your hardware!,Yes and you will be as good as new.

Now back to our topic! You might have been disappointed by your first purchase or you want some extra info to guide you make a better decision

1. Price: in my own opinion this should be one of the last factors that you should consider when buying a              computer.Why?you may ask.Like i said earlier computers and their components get outdated very often therefore it's always better to be on the safe side by buying the latest or closer to the latest depending on your budget.
2. Research: before purchasing any computer product or component it's always good to do some                           research about that product on the internet,read reviews about the performance i.e the pros and cons of that particular component.You need also to compare different brands of the similar product e.g you could compare a laptop like dell to other brands like Toshiba,Hp,Accer, Lenovo e.t.c you can also en quire from your friends or a trustworthy computer dealer.  
3. Where will you be using your computer? If you travel a lot then a Laptop is recommended,if  you                                                                     work from a home office then a Desktop computer is more appropriate.
4. How long do i intend to keep my computer? If you do not intend to buy another computer  very                                                                        soon,then my advice is just buy the latest on the market or closer to the latest and you will be okay.
5. What applications will i be running on my computer? This also has a lot to contribute in  the                                                                                type computer you purchase.For example if you are a gamer,video-editor,graphics designer you will have to dig deeper in to your pocket for a high performance computer.This is because these applications require a lot of memory and processing power.To learn more about computer performance click here. However if your tasks mostly involve Office applications like word,excel Duo core processors will work well for you.

Technical Factors   

         Now that you have a rough idea or picture of the type of computer you are looking for,below is a list that you should not overlook..i would say this are the most important factors you should keep in mind;

1. Portability: if you are looking for something that can fit in your handbag,then laptops,net-books are what you are looking at.They vary in sizes,colors,and specifications.
2. Screen size: i would say the screen size determines the size of the laptop or net-book or the other way round but whatever the case if you are more into multimedia e.g movies and TV then a bigger screen size is better.
3. Processor: a processor is the brain of the computer and basically the more power the better.Processing(brainpower in this case)is measured in Gigahertz so the more gigahertz the better.To learn more about Processors click here.
4. Memory:the more RAM(primary memory) the better the performance.there is also some thing to note here,for instance there are many types of Main memory.please click here and read more.
5. Hard Drive:also called hard disk or in technical terms secondary memory.The more you have the better why you may ask?Click this link and find out more Hard disks
6. Battery life:  if you have settled on a laptop then its important to get a laptop that can stay on for a longer period especially if you happen to be at a location where you cannot be able to access external power supply.
7. Webcam: if you like doing video chats then a webcam is a must..most latest laptops come with this device already installed however you can still purchase one later on if your computer doesn't have one installed.They are quite affordable.  

                    

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