Computer Memory
Computers for the home or office have come a long way
even in the last ten years. The machines of yesteryear were capable of a very limited number of
functions. Today's personal computers are capable of handling all
the computing needs of our personal and professional lives. As computers have
evolved, so have the available components for upgrading them.
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Computer Memory is the heart of your computer. Your computer
needs memory to store open programs and applications. This is so your disk drive
doesn't have to be accessed continually for information. The more computer memory
you have, the more applications you can have running at the same time.
There was a time when 128MB was enough memory for modern computers, but
applications have become more complex. We are also running a much greater
number of background programs than ever before, including our operating
systems, anti-virus software, and screensavers. These applications draw
available computer memory away from our publishing and productivity programs.
New computer memory styles have made system memory faster than every before.
The latest milestone for RAM has been the the creation of Double-Data Rate
2 RAM
(DDR-2 RAM). This style is capable of an incredible amount of
processes and is cheaper than ever before to produce. It is also able to handle multitasking much faster than
computer memory styles
could only a few years ago. Some memory modules are being clocked as fast as
a few powerful microprocessors are.
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Giving Your Computer More Memory
If your computer is a few years old then there is a good chance it is
starting to feel like it's running more slowly. Its current memory capacity will become less
adequate as your computing becomes more sophisticated. Your best bet would
be to save to buy a new computer, but that might be impractical for some
users. There is an alternative, however.
Computers are made using motherboards, which are the processing centers of
your computer. The motherboard is what all of your computer's components
are connected to. These boards also include space for upgrades and new
components. This makes it very easy for you to buy new graphics cards,
modems, sound cards, and computer RAM memory.
RAM Compatibility
When you are ready to upgrade your system memory, you need to buy memory
that is compatible with your computer. No memory module is built to be
universally compatible, so you need to find modules that are specifically
made for your system. You can find out which are compatible either by contacting your
manufacturer or you can shop using a third party memory retailer such as
Arch Memory.
Computer memory comes in various capacities. Common memory modules today
are 256MB to 2GB, although there are several sizes available in
between. The most common starting system memory today is 256MB, but you
can upgrade that to 512MB or more with the addition of one or two
modules. The cost for upgrading your computer will hardly ever be more
than $100 unless you are working with a server or printer. Those systems
require special memory modules and can be more expensive, but casual users
don't need to worry about such chip sets.
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