| Wednesday, July 12, 2006 |
| This Week's Tech Check: RAM |
On this week's Tech Check, Chase and Sam talked about RAM or (system memory) - usually the single best upgrade for your computer in terms of value and performance.
First, you need to know what kind/speed of RAM your system takes, and how much maximum ram it can hold per slot. A good place to check is either Crucial.com (CLICK HERE) or Belarc.com (CLICK HERE). Be sure you read the directions!!! Either of these sites should be able to tell you what kind of ram you need, and what is the maximum your system can hold. Don't know how much RAM you have now? Click start, then settings, then control panel, then system, and it will tell you how much you have in the lower right corner.
You also need to be very careful when installing the RAM - static electricity is a killer. Make sure you are properly grounded, and make sure you are inserting the RAM into the proper slot in the proper way. Do not rock it back and forth; firm downward force is what's called for here.
Here are some sites that will help you with installing and understanding RAM:
HowStuffWorks: How Ram Works: CLICK HERE
Tom's Hardware: How to Navigate the Memory Upgrade Jungle: CLICK HERE
PcMag: Upgrade your PC: CLICK HERE |
posted by Chase Thompson @ 2:51 PM   |
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