My computer is slow and I have been advised to increase its memory, but how?
2006-10-09 22:07:32 · 12 answers · asked by admiralsmurf 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Go to one of the Major Memory (RAM) vendors, such as http://www.kingston.com or http://www.crucial.com and look up your make and model computer. Then buy the memory. The chips just slide in - they can only be installed one way (they are notched so you can't install them incorrectly - some force will be necessary, but they should go in relatively easy. Once you physically install them, there should be nothing else to do - the computer will see the RAM and so will Windows. Technically, you should increase the pagefile, but that's not absolutely necessary.
For info on PageFile settings, reference:
http://www.petri.co.il/pagefile_optimization.htm
Note: For AVERAGE use, you want a minimum of 512 MB for Windows XP. Vista will really want 1 GB (1024MB). More memory won't hurt anything but your wallet. Too little can slow you down.
2006-10-09 22:11:53 · answer #1 · answered by lwcomputing 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are 2 or more memory slot for one computer. The original memory module occupy one, so there are likely to more one or more empty slots. Pls realise that there are SDRAM, DDR SDRAM and DDR2 SDRAM. They are different in pin number, and slots at the bottom and on the sides so that they cannot be inserted wrongly.
See the description in the manuel of the motherboard. If it is not exist, then take the orginal ram out . Compare the shape with the pictures in wikipedia to make use which type of ram it is.
For laptop, apart from the above distinction, ram modules are called SODIMM. They are different from the desktop modules.
2006-10-09 23:06:55 · answer #2 · answered by piggy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You buy memory. It looks like a printed circuit board oblong in shape. Your computer has sockets to slot the memory chip in. If it is a laptop then you can usually get in through a little door in the bottim og the computer. A desktop you open the case.
If you can't take the computer to the shop take the chip so you get the right size of chip and the right kind of RAM.
If you are replacing the old chip rather than adding to it and you currently have 256Mb, buy 512Mb, if you have 512 buy 1Gb and so on. Some computers have more than one slot so you can double up the existing chips but if not replace one chip with one double its size. Some shops will take smaller chips in part exchange, most wont.
2006-10-09 22:25:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off you have to buy the memory which comes in various memory sizes so prices also vary. Depending on the computer brand name as to how the cover comes off as its installed inside in a slot it slides down into, then a clip on each side snaps to it to hold it in place. Make sure your computer is unpluged. Its realitively easy to install once u see what the memory card looks like. Installing the memory card yourself will save you probably $30.00 - $50.00 which is what computer shops charge for installing it. Prices for the card can vary from $50.00 an up depending on the amount of memory you buy. Good luck
2006-10-09 22:27:55 · answer #4 · answered by Gary 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-27 04:10:34 · answer #5 · answered by gyllenband 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to purchase RAM, but I would recommend finding someone that knows how to install it and how to find out what kind of RAM your system needs... It is a fairly simple process if you know what youre doing... But if you install the RAM backwards or the wrong kind, you can really screw up your computer...
2006-10-09 22:09:31 · answer #6 · answered by ryan b 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your computer is a new'ish model then you will need DDR ram.
this can be purchased off the shelf at most computer shops..
If you need help with this goto:- Pclord@tiscali.co.uk..
This guy is a god when it comes to computers...
2006-10-09 22:45:26 · answer #7 · answered by BritishPKR 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need RAM.
i advise to get a minimum of 512mb if no the 1.24gb.
open the side of your pc ther is a long slim slot
put it in there and restart the pc
cheers
2006-10-09 22:48:51 · answer #8 · answered by merlin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
download registry cleaner software. you can find them any where on the web for free. this eliminates the unnecessary files in your pc and you can also delete or backup in disk some of the programes and media files that you dont need these may work.
2006-10-09 22:52:21 · answer #9 · answered by arash_d_9 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goto a reputable online store such as newegg.com
Learn what type of ram you have in your computer
Learn how to install the ram
2006-10-09 22:14:23 · answer #10 · answered by noobienoob2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋