I want to add/upgrade more RAM to my pc, if i take my RAM out of mine now and take it?

Question

with me to the pc shop to get the same, will i lose all the info on it? or will it work as normal when i put it back in with the new one?

I have 2 hard drives in my pc at moment-- 30gb x2 and i thought i would get some more RAM to help speed things up.

Is this right?

Answer 1

Hello There!

Well, nothing is stored in your RAM. RAM stands for Random Access Memory and it is like temporary work spaces. It is where the Operating Systems is stored when you power on. . .and all the programs and processes that are loaded at 'boot up' are also stored there. . .that is why the Booting Up process takes so long.

Also, when you start a program, most of the program is loaded into RAM while you are using it.

When you are on the internet, your browser is actually working right from RAM, just to give you an example. When you are working on a Word Processing Document, that program and your document are in RAM, and if the power were to fail, you would lose your work if you hadn't saved it, because nothing in RAM is saved until YOU save to disk.

Now, that is just so you understand how RAM works for you.. . the next issue is more serious. RAM is extremely vunerable to static electricity. And even Static Electricity that you can't see or feel, can wipe out your RAM banks ability to function. So, you just cannot take out the RAM and bring it to the store without risking damaging the RAM you have.

You must be carefull or you will ruin the RAM you have. So, go to this website and follow the instructions to the letter. It isn't hard, but there are things you should know and do.

http://www.canadaram.com/InstallingRAM.pdf

PLEASE KNOW that RAM must be stored in a Farraday Cage BAG. That is the SILVER BAG that some electronic equipment is shipped in. Not the pinkish one. Ask around among your friends or ask at the computer store before you take the RAM out. Otherwise an undetectable Static Electric Charge will zap your RAM and ruin it! Walking across a carpeted floor holding your RAM could ruin it!

Make sure that the Silver Pouch (Farraday Cage) that you use doesn't have any pin holes in it from being used for electronic parts that have solder points on the bottom.

I know that people just think that they can remove RAM, and bring it out on a day trip to the store. . but this is not the truth! And DON'T TOUCH THE CONTACTS on the bottom of your RAM. Hold it by the side edges ONLY.

I sure hope this helps. It isn't as hard as it seems in my answer, but I would hate for you to damage the RAM that you have and I have seen it happen.

Answer 2

Having more RAM on board enables the sys to access more data from extended or expanded memory, without needing to access the disk drive. Additional RAM speeds up system operation considerably. Normally, upgrading memory amounts to installing new memory modules in vacant SIMM or DIMM slots. If the slots are already populated, you need to remove the existing memory modules to install faster or higher- capacity modules. When upgrading memory in a newer PC, you must be aware of the following concerns: 1) Types of memory that can be installed on existing system board. 2) The makeup of the new modules (number and type of ICs on the modules) 3) The speed rating of the memory module.
You should consult the system board's documentation to determine what speed the memory devices must be rated for. You should be aware that RAM and other memory devices are rated in access time rater than clock speed. Therefore, a 70-nanosecond (ns) RAM device is faster than an 80-nanosecond device. You should also consult the manual to verify the types and arrangements of memory modules that can be used with the existing board.

Finally, the guide should be checked for any memory configuration settings that must be made to accept the new memory capacity.

You should never mix memory types when upgrading a system board. If the new memory modules are not technically compatible wit the existing memory, the old memory should be removed. Remember that just because the memory modules are physically compatible does not mean that they will work together in a system. Mismatched memory speeds and memory styles (registered/unregistered,buffered/unbuffered, ECC, and so on) can cause significant problems in the system's operation. These problems can range from preventing bootup to creating simple soft-memory errors.

Answer 3

If you mean RAM, the memory is erased every time you turn off your computer. However, nothing that important is stored on the RAM; it's loaded every time you boot up your PC, so your pc will work just fine, if not better (with newer RAM). If you are talking about upgrading a hard drive, then you will lose all your data, including windows/mac (os x).

Answer 4

nothink is stored in the ram chips, they are only in use when the computer is running, and are wiped when you turn your computer off.

i would recommend rather then take the ram chips with you, draw around them onto some paper, and note were the notches are on the sides and bottom. sometimes theres a sticker on them that tells you what type they are.

static can damage them, and they might snap if you dont carry them properly. they should be transported in a static protection bag that stops static from forming round the chips and damageing them. like the ones you get on hard drives (if you bought a new one and put it in, the grey bag it was sealed in). but there pretty undamageible, it's just a precaution. put them into a box, and pack it so there isnt much movement to cause static if you want to take them with you to the shop.

the increase in ram wont effect the speed at which your computer works, but the stability and amount of things you can run.

personaly i wouldnt buy it at a shop, profer online it's cheaper!!

www.overclockers.co.uk
www.ebuyer.co.uk

dont get them from PCworld, as it's a rip off!! on everythink!!

Answer 5

Nothing to lose since there's nothing in there whenever the PC is OFF. Just handle the RAM module w/ care. Unplug the PC when taking it out and when plugging it back. Discharge yourself w/ static electricity when handling it.

Answer 6

Will work as normal. When you turn off your PC, everything stored in your RAM is gone. Everything saved is stored on your hard, floppy, flash drives, etc.

Answer 7

http://www.crucial.com/uk/
go here and it will tell you what you need it will save a journey to the shops