As
a rule of thumb, the more memory a computer has, the higher its overall
performance level will be. Upgrading computer
memory means that computers have the ability to perform tasks more quickly
and handle a higher workload, opening more programs and carrying out more
actions in the background. With computers becoming ever more the hub of daily
life, storing all vital information and being tools of not only business but
leisure, it’s becoming more and more important that a computer runs at optimum
speed and has enough memory to do what is asked of it.
But
there are numerous things to consider before upgrading PC or Apple memory.
Firstly, the type of memory the device has must be identified. In general,
older devices will use SDR RAM or DDR RAM, whilst the more modern products use
the higher-performance memory options DDR2 or DDR3 RAM. Once the type of memory
has been established, it’s important to consider how much room there is on the
motherboard to actually add memory. There should be at least 4 memory DIMM
slots situated close to the processor on most motherboards; if these are full,
it might be beneficial to look at replacing those sticks with a higher capacity
memory upgrade. The speed of the memory is also important, as many
manufacturers recommend matching the speed of the existing memory with the
speed of any new upgrades which are being installed.
Once
the specifics have been established and the user has identified the type of
memory they must acquire, they should decide just how much memory they wish to
install. To get an idea of how much memory each computer will probably need, it
is advised that users look at the details of the operating system, and at the
programs which are most often used on the machine. In the settings or the
description of the program, there will be a ‘minimum’ and ‘recommended’ amount
of memory. Having the minimum amount of memory installed on the computer mean
that the program will simply run; it may not be particularly fast or efficient,
but the program will run. To get it to run with a decent speed, the recommended
amount of memory should be available. To allow a final performance boost and
get the program to run at a good speed whilst multi-tasking with other programs
and task, users should have double the amount of recommended memory free.
General
guidelines state that 2GB of memory is satisfactory for a new system, with 4GB
preferable. Users who require a more powerful system, whether they are a gamer,
businessperson or simply a computer enthusiast, may benefit from 8GB of RAM memory,
depending on the programs they wish to run simultaneously.
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