Computer Memory Information
How to choose computer memory
Choosing computer RAM is easier than you think, I always recommend adding as much RAM as you can to avoid headaches in the future, besides it's a very cheap way to boost your computer speed.
How many memory should I buy
Like I said earlier the more RAM you can put on your computer the better, i created a table below to help you decide.
| Uses | Recommended minimum RAM |
|---|---|
| Surfing, Movies, Documents, Music |
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| Watching TV, Playing games at lower quality,Surfing, Documents, Music, Movies |
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| Playing games at high quality,Surfing, Documents, Music, Movies, Watching TV(optional) |
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As you can see the more RAM you have the more things you can do and your computer will have more speed.
What kind of RAM to use
You cannot just use any type of RAM, getting the prettiest one, or the coolest looking one, you need to choose the same type of memory that your motherboard uses.
This article below can help you with the different types of memory.
->Memory Types
Which brand should I use?
You also need the RAM to be of best quality and the chip used in it is branded. Do a proper research before buying a RAM. There are lots of thugs in the market who sales low quality RAM at higher price. A no-brand ram can last shorter than expected and may not perform so well, below are a list of my recommendations over the years of building computers:
- Kingston
- Corsair
- PNY
These are brands that I don't recommend
- Cenco