Your computer has two basic kinds of memory: hard drive storage and random-access memory, and they perform separate functions. Although adding a second hard drive increases your PC's storage capacity, ...

Upgrading your computer's RAM (Random Access Memory) is one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to enhance performance. Whether your PC is slowing down during multitasking, taking forever to ...

If your computer starts to slow down when you run a few programs at the same time or run a particularly demanding program, you can try adding more memory to improve your computer's performance. A ...

I've got a Gigabyte P35 motherboard with 4 ram slots. I used to have 1x2GB stick, but recently bought two more, for a total of 6GB (3x2GB). All are of same kind and speed, DDR2 800. Processor is Intel ...

I'm finding my W520 do be pretty adequate for some Photoshop and Lightroom tasks, but at times it will start to chug. When I bought it I added a 4 gig stick to the 4 it came with. There's an open slot ...

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