Windows Vista-How to Upgrade Your Computer RAM

The information on a Computer can be stored in two ways including Ram and external devices. Examples of external devices are hard drives, Cd-roms and USB drives. The primary storage is the Ram while the secondary storage is the external devices.

Windows Vista-How to Upgrade Your Computer RAM

Windows Vista-How to Upgrade Your Computer RAM

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Windows Vista-How to Upgrade Your Computer RAM

Windows Vista-How to Upgrade Your Computer RAM

The Ram is installed inside the system unit. It helps to store the information packets temporarily before they are being sent to the CPU. Due to this fact, the Ram helps to make your Computer work Faster and more efficient. The secondary storage ensures that your files are backed up properly.

If you are using Windows XP, you can check how much RAM your Computer has by going to the Control Panel. In the Control Panel, you should double click on the system icon. After you have double click thesystem icon, the system properties window will pop up. When the system properties window appear, you should switch to the General tab. Under the General tab, you will find information about the amount of RAM in your Computer.

If you are using Windows Vista, you should click on the System and Maintenance icon, the Control Panel. Next, you should click the System icon. In the System section, you should be able to see the amount of RAM in your computer.

There are many types of RAM including SDR, SDRAM, DDR, DDR2, DDR3, SDRRAM and etc. Different types of RAM offer different types of speed performance. For example, the DDR 3 RAM offers Faster performance than the DDR 2.

When upgrading the RAM, make sure you take into account thetypes of program you want to run. For example, if your game requires a 4 GB RAM, you must purchase a 4 GB RAM so that the game can run smoothly.

Before installing the RAM, you must shut down the computer and disconnect the peripheral devices. Next, you must remove the cover of the tower. To prevent electrostatic shock, you should wear a Wrist band. After that, you should remove the cards and components to obtrude your way to the RAM sockets. After you locate the old RAM on the motherboard, you must detach it gently. When installing the RAM, make sure you the bottom of the RAM stick line up with the notches in the motherboard.

Windows Vista-How to Upgrade Your Computer RAM