how do i enlarge my computer memory?

Answer 1

Expensively, you can buy more for your PC. Make sure you get compatible memory, then if you install it yourself, make sure you wear a static guard wristband or just hold something metal.
If your computer is running slow, I would increase hard disk space by deleting programs that are not used and then running a disk cleanup.

Answer 2

It depends on what you have and how computer literate you are. If you're not computer literate, take it to a local computer store.

If, on the other claw, you are computer literate, start by finding out how much memory your mainboard and operating system can handle. Going over that amount isn't going to do anything for you.

Then, find out how much you have, and if any memory slots are left open on the mainboard. If no slots are open and you want to expand, you'll have to buy all new memory. If slots are open, you can just buy the same type, speed, and pin count as the existing memory. Just don't buy any more memory modules than you have space for.

Also, if you don't have it already, drop the $10 or so for the anti-static wrist-strap. Contrary to common belief, touching the case with it plugged in is not sufficient, particularly where you can come into contact with so many important electronic components changing out or adding the memory. I find $10 beats the $1000s you can spend replacing equipment if you don't.

Answer 3

Great Question. To add more SDram Memory, just remove the case of the machine and inside you'll see 2 or 3 slots on the motherboard that are between 4 and 6 inches long and have a plastic clip on each end of the memory card to hold it firmly in place. Simply pop out the old cards and carefully replace them with the new memory cards (of the exact type). Then replace the case and upon starting the computer, it will automatically see the new memory and by watching closely as it's booting up, you'll be able to see the new amount of memory that you're now using. Larry Radio Shack 01-9590

Answer 4

Go buy more? You can also increase your virtual memory page file size, that is a free one I guess.. How much RAM do you have now? What are specs of PC? ^^ deleting programs you dont use wont free up memory, that will free up Hard drive space. You can free up memory by disabling some unused windows services and disabling some programs that start up everytime you boot.. cough: msconfig, google all this..

FOLLOWUP: let me put it this way since all you people are just confusing him more. If you are using a 64 bit processor and xp you can support up to 4 gig as long as you have 4 banks. If you have xp with a 32 bit processor that does not support em64t, almost all intels except pentium D and core 2 duo, extreme, etc.. then most you want to put in is 3 gig. When you restart your PC depending on your bios hit f2 or what prompts you for setup.. This will get you in the BIOS and there you will be able to see the speed of RAM your PC uses.. if you need a pc classification for the RAM, multiply the speed by 8, so for 400mhz speed RAM it would be pc3200, etc.. Wearing the wrist strap is over rated, just dont do any work on carpet floor or standing on carpet and ground yourself to the frame for 20 seconds and your good. I guess its not a bad investment but not something you need to go run to the store and get right away and if it costs you thousands of dollars to fix your hardware you dont need to be opening the case in the first place. Oh and btw for the guy that said RAM memory. RAM stands for random access memory so you dont have to say RAM memory, its one or the other.. And yeah quality RAM is a good thing to have but if your processor is too slow to buffer the RAM, then it doesn't matter anyways. Its like putting 20's on a geo..

Answer 5

First of all, I am going to assume that your are interested in increasing the RAM memory. This is the memory the computer uses to process your applications and data.

You need to look in your computer manual and see how much memory your computer will support. Just buying memory and adding it to a computer does not guarantee that it will used correctly or fully utilized.

I like to go to www.crucial.com, input my computer manufacturer/ model and get the amount of memory supported and the type of memory supported.
The website will give your their alternatives, but I have found the you can find cheaper memory in your local newspaper sale ads. But, don't get me wrong, Crucial memory is considered high quality, and buying their memory will most likely assure you that it will work correctly.

Answer 6

You Should go to a computer repair place if you do not know waht you are doing. Depending on you computer you should see like three green chips. So with your "new" memory chips you should slide them

Answer 7

You are going to have to physically by and install more memory. You can also try deleting programs that you dont use to free up some space.

Answer 8

a nice simple way is to buy a seperate hard drive and connect it to your computer. There are a whole bunch of different kinds, sizes, and colors. There's even a spiffy lego one!

Answer 9

buy a new one