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What is RAM?

Computer RAM (Random Access Memory) can be described as the hardware in your computing device where the operating system (OS), application programs & information storage are kept. This allows you to quickly reach the device’s processor. RAM is the main memory in a computer.
Memory is the electronic holding place for the instructions and data a computer needs to reach quickly. Computer RAM is volatile memory, which means that the information is temporarily stored in the module and is erased when you restart or shut down your computer.
2 Types of computer memory: primary and secondary

Primary memory is a type of memory is located on microchips that are physically close to a computer’s micro-processor. The more memory a computer has, the less often it has to access data from slower forms of storage.

How to check your memory RAM?

Open Settings > System > About and look for the Device Specifications section. You should see a line named “Installed RAM”—this will tell you how much you currently have.
For more information or advice on RAM, chat with out experts or visit a store near you.

How to increase laptop RAM?

There are many ways to increase your laptop RAM. Firstly, you can free up RAM and reduce the RAM usage on your laptop by uninstalling or disabling unneeded software, updating your apps, using lighter apps and managing your running programs or you can upgrade your laptop RAM. Our team of technicians would be happy to assist you with the installation, book an appointment with your nearest store today!

Is DDR4 RAM good for laptops?

In practically all of today’s laptops and PCs, DDR4 is standard. DDR4 memory has a fundamental data rate standard of 2,133MT/s (million transfers per second), or double the clock frequency of 1,066MHz.

What is DDR4 laptop RAM?

DDR4 SDRAM is an abbreviation for “Double Data Rate Fourth Generation Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory.

Are all laptop DDR4 RAM the same size?

No, all SODIMM’s are not the exact same size but are within a certain specific size standard. Size is typically not the main concern, the type (DDR, DDR2, DDR3, etc), speed, CAS, etc are more important aspects to look at.

Do I need DDR4 16GB laptop RAM or DDR4 8GB laptop RAM?

Most users need about 8 GB of RAM, but to use several apps at once, you might need 16 GB or more. If you don’t have enough RAM, your computer will run slowly and apps will lag. VRAM is located on your graphics card and stores temporary graphical data from apps and games

If you are still unsure what type of ram you require then visit us in-store and our team of experts are ready to assist you. If you are not able to visit us in-store we have a wide range of other contact methods to get in touch to assist you with your purchase. You can drop us a contact form, call us or use our ask us to tab on the product in question for more information.

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