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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