Having an inadequate amount of RAM will cause your computer to run programs slower and have less of them open at one time. “My computer keeps freezing” is not something that needs to be said if your computer is supplied with more RAM.
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Why is RAM Important?
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RAM, or Random-access memory, is a form of temporary computer data storage. It is different from a hard drive because as soon as the power is cut off, the contents of the RAM is dumped. There are currently two main types of RAM, one being more used than the other. The less popular form of the RAM is known as SRAM, or static RAM. The second and more popular type of RAM is known as DRAM, the “D” standing for “dynamic.”
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Windows Has RAM Limits
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Most Windows users either have a 32-bit operating system or a 64-bit operating system. The 64-bit operating system will end up being the standard, but for now the 32-bit operating system is still going pretty strong. A main advantage of having the 64-bit OS is the fact that it can support a much higher quantity of RAM. While a 32-bit Windows can only support up to 4 GB of RAM, the 64-bit version can support up to 192 GB of RAM. most owners of Windows either own the Home or Professional version. The 64-bit Home edition supports 8 GB of RAM, and the 64-bit Professional Edition supports 16 GB RAM.
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Installing more RAM
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Increasing the amount of RAM in your computer is the best way to see a performance increase, assuming you are not already at your maximum limit. RAM is also cheap most of the time especially when compared to other performance increasing pieces of hardware.
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1. When purchasing RAM it is important to know what type of RAM is compatible with your computer. The most common error when choosing RAM is assuming DDR3 is backwards compatible with DDR2. This is unfortunately not true. DDR3 will not work in a DDR2 slot, and DDR2 will not work in a DDR3 slot. The safest way to choose new RAM is to compare it to what is arty installing your computer.
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2. After the RAM is purchased and ready to be installed in your computer, unplug your computer and take the lid off.
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3. This might be obvious to some, but be sure to locate the RAM slots. The less time the new stick of RAM sits in limbo, the better.
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4. Assuming the RAM capacity has not already been met, insert the new stick of RAM into the slot closest to the CPU.
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5. To insert the new RAM, make sure the clips on the side of the slot are pushed down in an open position. Pushing pushing the RAM stick into the slot will cause he currently to close around the RAM.
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If everything goes right, “My computer keeps freezing” will no longer be heard. Your computer running slow should now be running much faster.