Im not fully sure if ive got this right.. but will upgrading the RAM in my computer help it process progames/ sofware faster....
at the moment when i try to do a few things at once (download, listen to music, play games etc) my computer crashes of just completely slows down.. i know my RAM is low at the moment (when i got the internet it said it was below recomendations).. if so what is the best route to take as im not great with the tech side of computers
2006-10-30 00:50:28 · 17 answers · asked by set_sq 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Yes upgrading your ram will most likely improve the performance of your computer IF you have less than 1GB already. If you have more and you do graphic intensive editing then more memory would be better.
As you run out of ram when using your computer, the computer starts using the hard drive as tempory memory (known as virtual memory) by moving the info from some of your real memory to hard drive to free up real memory. The computer may ask you to increase virtual memory if you don't have enough allocated.
This is very slow and if your hard drive is nearly full will most likey contribute to the slowness aswell.
2006-10-30 00:55:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes upgrading your RAM will help improve the speed of your PC but only if the Motherboard is compatible. Unless you know what you are doing I would recommend taking your PC to a shop for upgrade.
2006-10-30 01:05:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey,
RAM in a computer is considered main memory. It’s the working area used for loading, displaying and manipulating applications and data. You personal computers have slots for adding and replacing memory sticks. It can help!!!
To check how much RAM on your PC right click “My Computer” and choose properties.
1024 Mo of RAM is suitable for a home PC.
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M.
2006-10-30 01:03:50 · answer #3 · answered by Why Not? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ram is one of the best things you can upgrade in a computer, next is graphics card, then hard drive
2006-10-30 00:51:34 · answer #4 · answered by ace2go_millenium 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
yes ram is most likely what you need google your pc model and find what ram will work with your computer.does your screen saver run slow? like wavy lines dancing around if they move slow that's a good indicator of low ram also try disk cleanup this will help too
2006-10-30 01:11:33 · answer #5 · answered by anthony r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ram is a cheap affordable way of increasing system speed.
A 1gig stick costs roughly about 80 quid (depending on what type of ram it is, sims, nimms, dims, ddr, ddr2 etc etc etc...)
Easily installed (most computer places dont charge much over a tenner for it if you cant fit it yourself.
Easy as pie
2006-10-30 00:52:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is the upgrade that makes the most noticeable difference to a computer
2006-10-30 00:53:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ive seen this question times now, and every time i have to say the same, make sure your mother board will support more ram,if it dont youve wasted your monies
2006-10-30 00:56:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to find out what kind of RAM your motherboard uses. Then you need to go buy the RAM. Then you can go home and RAM your motherboard to your heart's content.
2006-10-30 00:53:15 · answer #9 · answered by dogpoop 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah the RAM upgrade will help as it will help in your multitasking....but your processor speed may also have a role in the slow speed
for memory upgrade go to
http://www.crucial.com/systemscanner/
it will scan your system and tell you the max RAM you can get and @ what price
hope it helps
2006-10-30 00:54:10 · answer #10 · answered by teeeck5 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋