If your computer is running slow it can be for a number of factors for instance a virus or your hard disk becoming full or that you don't have sufficient memory for the programs you are running. In this article I will concentrate on how to speed up your PC with more memory.
The amount of memory inside your computer called RAM (Random Access Memory) is an important factor in determining how fast your computer runs. With a limited amount of this RAM memory inside your computer the processor in your computer will need to spending time moving information in and out from the memory into the hard disk drive. Time spent by the processor moving data in and out of memory is time not spent actually running your applications, hence why they are going to be running slower. Adding further memory to your computer system (if there is room available) will allow more applications or data to remain in memory, reducing the amount of time wasted by the processor moving information to and from memory into the hard disk.
When you've had your computer or laptop for many years and you may notice that it is running slower than it did when it was new. This can be because of new software you added to the computer or any software you upgraded as these could possibly be larger programs and therefore will likely be using up more of the available memory.
If you need to find out if memory may be making your computer run slow, check the memory usage by running Windows Task Manager. To start Task Manager just press Ctrl-Alt-Del simultaneously (Vista users should click Start Task Manager) and then click the Performance tab. Check the number against 'Available' (or 'Free' in Vista) in the 'Physical Memory' section is getting especially low for example if it is in the region of 10% you most likely require additional memory in your computer.
Normally a typical Windows XP user will discover that 1GB of RAM will provide them acceptable system performance. If you are a user running several demanding programmes simultaneously or the programmes do a lot of working with digital video or other big graphics files then you should have 2GB or more of RAM.
For those about to upgrade their computer to run a more recent Windows operating system then they ought to have a minimum of 1GB of RAM, but for a better Windows experience 2GB or more of RAM would be a good idea.
If you decided you need to increase the amount of memory in your system to improve its performance it's essential to answer the following questions:-
1. Are there empty memory card slots vacant on your computers motherboard?
2. Will you have to get rid of some of the current memory to make room for new memory?
3. What type of memory does my computer use (yes unfortunately there are different types of memory)?
4. Is your computer using dual-channel memory, if so then you have to install a pair of memory cards for maximum performance?
One way to get the answers to these questions is to read the computer manuals. Then again a less complicated way is to use the computer you need to upgrade to surf to a reliable memory manufacturer’s online site. These memory supplier internet sites have internet based tools which will examine your computer to identify the correct memory for that computer. These web-based tools can let you know what memory you are currently using, if you have any vacant memory slots and what upgrade solutions are available.
These easy to use web-based tools will quickly let you know your upgrade alternatives and will help you make sure that you buy the correct memory for your system.
Ensure that when your new memory is delivered you read your computer manual first to understand the right way to open up your computer and properly slot in the new memory. You should know that when handling memory any static electricity can damage these delicate memory chips and your computer’s other circuits. This is why you need to read the computer manual as it should explain that it's essential to unplug your computer from the mains electric supply before opening the computer. It should then explain that you must earth yourself to the metalwork inside your computer (simply touching part of the metalwork is all that you have to do), while removing your new memory from its protective packaging and removing and adding memory to the motherboard in your computer.
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