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How To Do Your Own Computer or Laptop Memory Upgrade

Upgrading the memory in your computer or
laptop is one of theeasiest and mostRAM. Gamers or Professional Graphic workers
cost-effective ways of improving yourusually need the most RAM -up to 2GB or more
computer'sperformance. Still many computerof  RAM.
owners shy away from any memoryupgrade for a
number of reasons: lack of knowledge,Please note, installing a faster speed RAM
warranty issues,fear of ruining their(as noted earlier) will notincrease the speed
computers, compatibility concerns, or justof your computer or laptop. The only way to
aninnate feeling that the inside of theirincreasethe speed of your computer is to
computer is just some alienterritory theyincrease the AMOUNT of RAM you havein your
must  never  venture.system. Going from 256MB of RAM to 512MB of
RAM will speed upyour computer. Going to 2GB
Like a lot of things in life, a computerof RAM will make it go even faster.
memory upgrade seemsmore complicated than itBenchmarktesting has shown that you can get
actually is. Most of the apprehensioncomesfrom 28% up to 43% increase inperformance,
from a lack of knowledge. Let's face it, thedepending  on  the  amount  of  RAM increase.
average computeruser may only have a vague
idea  about  RAM,  Motherboards,  GraphicsHowever, there's always a spoiler, other
parts of your computer must beable to handle
Cards  and  the  like.this increase. Your computer will only go as
fast as yourslowest link. In other words, you
They know their computer works when they turnmay have to upgrade other elements inyour
it on and that's allthat really matters tocomputer to receive the benefits of a memory
them. However, what most people don't realizeupgrade. Make sure youcheck this factor first
isthat with a little investment of time and abefore your make your memory upgrade.
few dollars, they can maketheir computer workOtherwise,you may just be wasting your time
better and faster. It's an investment thatand  money.
willquickly pay for itself; not only will you
save time when doing yourdaily computerAnother consideration is the Memory of your
chores, but the overall enjoyment of yourVideo or Graphics Cardin your system. The
computer  orlaptop  will  greatly  increase.amount of VRAM is the major factor in your
display'sresolution and color depth. A faster
It's best to tackle this problem or task withand  more  powerful  upgrade  in  your
some good informationconcerning all the
factors involved in the upgrading of yourGraphics Card will give you increased
computer'smemory. Let's start with the basicsperformance especially for handlinggraphics
and  work  from  there.and  videos,  as  in  3D  Gaming.
Get  Out  Of  Jail  Free  Card!Fourth  Step  -  Ordering  Your  RAM
(*Shortcut! Don't have the time or desire toThere are over 110,000 different memory
read all the 'ins andouts' of a RAM or memoryupgrades  you  can  choose  from!
upgrade but still want to upgrade yoursystem.
Go to the author's resource box below andThere are many places to order your RAM, from
click  the  link.your local computer storeto online sites. If
you're ordering online, one the most highly
It will take you to a page where you can findratedsites is - these people are memory
a Memory Advisor toolwhich can scan yourexperts and know theirmemory! They are a part
system and tell you which memory upgradesof Micron, one of the largest DRAM makersin
arepossible with your particular computer orthe  world.
laptop.)
Perhaps, what's more important, Crucial has
First  Step  -  Know  Your  RAMvery high consumersatisfaction ratings from
other third party rating sites. This givesyou
RAM or random access memory. This is what thean unbiased recommendation or indication that
computer uses to runapplications and data onthe service andproduct is top-notch. Even
your computer. You need it to runmore  important,  they  have  the
yourcomputer's OS operating system, your need
it for handling graphics,files, web-browsing,Crucial Memory Advisor (TM) tool which will
e-mail and multi-tasking. RAM is vital toscan your computer systemand tell you what
theoperation of your computer. As a generalmemory upgrades are available. They also
rule, the higher the amountof RAM you have -backup their products with a lifetime
the  faster  your  computer will work or run.warranty.
To complicate things somewhat, there are manySome other thing to keep in mind when
types of RAM. The typeof RAM in your computerordering your RAM. Many desktopsystems or
or  laptop may depend on the year it wasmade.computers use what's called "non-parity"
memory whichmeans it does not need ECC (error
From mid-2004 a lot of the computers havecorrection  code)  or  "parity"modules.
DDR2 (double data rate,second generation)
SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic RAM). Before thatRegistered, buffered, and unbuffered are
timemany computers had DDR (double data rate,other terms thatwill come up - they refer to
first  generation)  SDRAM.how a certain memory moduleprocesses signals.
Usually,  most  PC  systems  take  unbuffered
Most older systems use SDR (single data rate)
SDRAM,  fast  page  modeRAM and rely on the motherboard controller to
help processmemory. Registered RAM is used
(FPM),  or  extended  data  out  (EDO).mostly  in  servers.
To complicate things even further, most ofFifth Step - Installing Your New Memory or
the  types  of  RAM comesin different speeds!RAM
DDR2 SDRAM - is a new standard that can boostIf you order your RAM online, you will
conventional SDRAMmemory up to speeds wellreceive your RAM module inan anti-static bag,
over 200MHz and beyond. For example, thenewalong with detailed instructions on how to
IBM ThinkPad T43, thanks to the Sonomainstallyour RAM. On modern system boards, RAM
Chipset  or  platform  hasis installed on SIMM or DIMMmodules (SODIMM
in  notebooks).
533MHz  DDR  2  SDRAM.
One of the most important things to do when
This is much better than standard SDRAM whichinstalling RAM or workingwith your Computer
tops out around 150-166MHzand DDR SDRAM whichis to 'Ground Yourself' to make sure youdon't
starts at 200MHz and goes up to around'Shock' your computer with static
400MHz.electricity. You can takesome simple
precautions to prevent this from happening.
Keep in mind, DRAM means Dynamic RandomIf you havewrist straps designed to prevent
Access  Memory  and  SDRAM  meansshocks,  you  need  to  wear  them.
Synchronous  Dynamic  RAM.If you don't have wrist straps, here's a
simple  way  toground  yourself:
And to really confuse you, having a faster
RAM speed does not (by itself)make yourYou should turn off your computer, monitor,
computer go faster, you must upgrade orplus  all  accessories
increase  the  AMOUNT  of
(speakers, printer, scanner). Unplug your
RAM in your computer system to increasecomputer and anyaccessories. Then quickly
performance. Also keep in mindyour computertouch an unpainted part of your computercase
was made to accept a specific memory speedand keep your feet planted in one position
and there's nobenefit from going beyond thatwhile installingyour RAM. If you walk around,
limit.repeat the process above before youtouch any
internal  parts  of  your laptop or computer.
It's usually recommended that you get the
fastest speeds for yoursystem, this willOpen up the back of your computer or laptop.
permit for better compatibility and make itDepending on your model,you may need a
easierfor  future  upgrades.screwdriver. If you have a laptop or
notebook, the memoryslots are sometimes
Second  Step  -  Know  Your  Machinelocated under the keyboards. Most times, it's
in theback of your laptop - check your manual
Without a doubt, compatibility is the mostfor  the  location  of  your  laptop'smemory.
important factor inbuying a memory upgrade
for your laptop or computer. It'sDepending on your upgrade, you may have to
essentialthat any upgrade be compatible withreplace your RAM module withthe New one, in
your computer or machine, i.e.otherwise itother cases, you will be adding any extra
just  won't  work.module ortwo. Follow the specific directions
that  come  with  your  RAM  upgrade
Therefore, you have to know the amount and
kind of RAM you havein your computer or- installing the RAM is only a matter of a
laptop. The best way to find this is toPush and a snap! Your RAMupgrade will snap
checkyour owner's manual. It should tell youinto their memory slots without too much
the type of RAM your systemis using, itdifficulty.
should also tell you the maximum amount of
RAM  yoursystem  can  take.Before you close the case, turn your computer
or laptop on to see ifyour new RAM is
Obviously, an easy way to make sure you don'tinstalled. You will see it on the startup
exceed the maximummemory on your computer,screens oryou can easily check it by going
just subtract your current memory fromtheinto  'My  Computer'  under  properties
allowed limit listed in your system
specifications. For instance,if your computer-  if  you're  using  Windows.
takes a maximum of 512MB of RAM and you have
256MBinstalled - then you can upgrade to anBasically, this is how to do your own
additional  256MB  of  RAMcomputer or laptop memoryupgrade. There may
be other elements or aspects you might wantto
(512MB  -  256MB  =  256MB).check out before installing your new RAM but
follow the guidelinesabove and the detailed
You should also be aware that DDR is notinstructions that come with your RAM module
backward/forward-compatible,which means thatormodules  and  you  should  be  OK.
if you're upgrading a computer that doesn't
haveIf you have any trouble, click the link in
the resource box below. Theyhave extensive
DDR  technology, it won't take a DDR upgrade.detailed guides that you can follow. If may
be a goodidea to check out these guides
Likewise, DDR2 is not backward-compatible,first, before you order your memory, tosee
which means if your systemdoesn't have DDR2the kind of procedure you will have to do to
technology,  it  won't accept a DDR2 upgrade.install  your  RAM.
So check your system very carefully and seeRealizing how simple this procedure is may
what kind of RAM it has andthe maximum amountrelieve some of your initialfears concerning
of RAM it will take. You must also check toa  memory  upgrade  for  your  system.
see ifyour computer's warranty will be null
and void if you install the RAMyourself! SomeThis site also has 'live' help where you can
manufacturers actually seal your computerchat  to  Expert  Memory
case and youmust have an authorized
technician  to  install  your  RAM.Technicians if you are still having problems.
Third  Step  -  How  Much  RAM  Do  You Need?For more information on a computer or laptop
memory  upgrade  Click  Here:
It's generally agreed that you need at least
256MB  for  Windows  XP  andLaptop Memory Upgrade Get a few Free Internet
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Mac OS X. You will only need 128MB for other©  2006.
operating systems in Windowsor Mac. Most
general office work and heavy multi-taskingThis article may be freely distributed if
may  need  512MB  ofthis resource box stays attached.



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