How to increase your PC’s RAM? AÐMIN 11:39 PM

You may have heard this abbreviation RAM many times, while working or just while going

through the internet pages but may not know what exactly the function of this thing is. A

RAM is the acronym for Random Access Memory; it is form of computer memory than can be

randomly accessed. In simple words, it is the main memory of your computer that is available

to the software programmes. RAM is one of the most essential hardware components of your

computer as it caters the place for all of your software programmes and determines the speed

and performance of your computer. Today we will discuss some simple steps to increase your

computer's RAM so that its functionality improves to suite your usability.

To upgrade your computer's memory, you first need to determine exactly what amount of

memory your computer is using and what amount can be installed more. To find out this, you

can follow the following step:

Go to the “Start” option > Choose All programmes > Click Accessories > Select System Tools

and after that System Information and then look for “Total Physical Memory” to get the idea

about the exact amount memory that your PC is using. You can also determine this by doing

a little search on Google about the online services that provides information regarding your

computer’s memory requirements and up gradation. Knowing the type of RAM is also an

important factor to consider. You should consult your motherboard manual to get the fact that

whether the type of memory is DDR, DDR2 or DDR3.

Installing the memory stick can be very risky, so you must take your time and should no haste in

pushing a memory stick forcibly inside the slot if it is not being easily inserted. Let us streamline

the basic steps that would help you in the memory up gradation process for your PC.

1. Depending upon the sort of memory you are installing, you need to be sure that you are

installing the memory in the appropriate slots.

2. Generally, DDR and DDR2 type of memory will be installed in the slots 1, 2, 3 or 4.

These slots are coloured in yellow or blue. DDR3 will be fit into the slots 1, 3 or 5 and 6.

3. If you want to add new memory to the existing one without removing the old memory,

then make sure that the larger memory sticks are installed in the first slot, which is closest

to the Central Processing Unit or CPU.

4. Carefully press each RAM sticks inside the slots until it fits properly.

5. Replace the CPU panel that you have opened earlier. Insert all the unplugged cables to

their appropriate sockets. Tighten up all the screws that you have loosed earlier. Re-check

all the cables and jacks to ensure proper functionality.

If you are comfortable with working inside your computer CPU of your own, then this simple

guide can definitely help you in upgrading your system's memory. However, if you are not then

you should consult a hardware professional for this task.

How to Increase Your Laptop's RAM? AÐMIN 11:37 PM

In today's scenario of work culture, a laptop has become an essential tool to execute work anywhere

and at any point of time. The compact design, the availability of all standard features of a desktop

computer and off course the advantage of carrying it from one place to another, have made this

device so popular among all age and work groups. Like a desktop computer, your mobile tool can

also be upgraded in order to provide excellent speed and performance. Upgrading the RAM or

memory in a laptop can surely increase the performance level of your machine. Let us discuss the

simple steps about how you can increase your laptop’s RAM.

Generally today’s, peoples use a laptop for not only doing mere word-processing or internet

surfing. Rather, they use it for many other activities like, for playing high end games, for designing

websites, as a virtual studio to record stuffs or doing other such things were the speed and

performance of the machine matters. Therefore, you must upgrade your machines memory module

to get better performance results. You can consider following few steps while enhancing your

portable machine's memory.

1. First, you need to know the type of memory that the machine is using. Consult your owner's

manual in order to get the idea. As of now, DDR2 & 3 is the type that most machine use.

Make sure you brought the right type memory that has the processing speed compatible with

the current ones otherwise, it will not work.

2. Consult your laptop's user guide to determine the total amount of memory that your machine

can handle. Stuffing your machine with lots of slots will not help until it is recommendable

and compatible. You also need to understand the fact that buying a speedy RAM will

not affect your machines performance at all if it is not compatible with your machines

configuration.

3. To install the RAM inside your machine, first switch it off and remove all the wired

connection attached to it like, speakers, headphones, sub mouse etc. Now you need to

open the back cover so that you have an easy access inside the machine. Go through the

instruction manual that came along with the memory in order to understand where the

memory is to be installed. In today's system board, it is generally installed on DIMM or

SIMM modules or SOIDMM modules in notebooks.

4. Cautiously push the memory stick inside the dedicated slots to extent that it fits properly on

the board. After inserting the memory stick, you are done but need to re-check things a little

to ensure that there is no loose connection on board.