PC RAM
What is RAM?
Think of Random Access Memory (RAM), sometimes referred to simply as memory or RAM, as the short-term memory of your computer..
Certain applications use a lot of RAM. Chrome web browser is notoriously RAM hungry as it treats each open tab as an individual process with its own memory allocation. This is called “Sandboxing” which prevents other tabs to crash when another crashes. The trade-off is that it is RAM-intensive.
If you regularly work with several applications, browser tabs open at once or GAMING. A Ram upgrade is advised to enhance performance.
Finding the right RAM upgrade
It is inadvisable to mix and match RAM modules in your system. Crossing brands might be OK if the modules are the same form factor and voltage, but ideally, you want all your RAM to be from the same kit.
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Motherboard and RAM compatibility
Older PCs take DDR2-DDR3 RAMs while newer PCs take DDR4-DDR5.
Other RAM specifications to note:
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Speed, or frequency (MHz)
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Timings (Latency)
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Multi-Channel Kits
How much RAM do you need?
16 GB is considered the sweet spot for price-to-performance considerations in the context of mainstream work-related computing tasks. Anything more than 16 GB would make sense for workstation computers that are used for graphics rendering, scientific modelling, and GAMING.
