Computer Memory Upgrade - Laptop Memory Upgrades
Computer Slow? How much memory do you need?
Knowing exactly how much desktop memory or laptop memory you need in your system will depend on exactly what you use the computer for and how old the computer is, but basically the more RAM you have the better.
Computer Memory Upgrades
If your computer is more than 4 - 5 years old then a computer memory upgrade may be a waste of time it all depends on how much memory is installed already, A memory upgrade is far less expensive than a new computer. The best way to find out what kind of memory you need and how much it will cost is to bring the computer tower or laptop into one of our shops, within 5 minutes we will be able to tell you how much it will cost and if it is going to be worth doing.
If your system is fairly new then a computer memory upgrade will most certainly give you a very worthwhile boost in speed and performance. A high percentage of Pc manufactures have sold computers with barely enough memory to run the system efficiently, this is done to keep the cost low. The biggest problem with this is the average consumer doesn't know how a system works and does not realise how important computer memory is so as a result they end up with a slow computer.
Memory Needed For Running Additional Programs
As soon you start adding programs that run in the background like anti-virus or start using multiple programs at the same time, physical memory usage goes up, once full it causes the computer to use virtual memory on the hard disk which is much slower. Memory upgrades that double the existing system memory are exceptionally cost effective at the moment, simply because the price of modern ddr2/ddr3 memory is very low. It’s the best way of increasing the performance of your computer system and extending its life into the bargain.
How Much Memory Do You Really Need? The more the better but take a look at the table to get a rough idea.
| What You Do |
What We Recomend |
Basic Administrative
Basic word processing, internet, e-mail |
1GB |
Administrative
Word processing, internet, e-mail, spreadsheets, simple photo / graphics, two applications open at once |
1 to 2GB |
High-end Administrative/Student
Word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, high-end photo / graphics, basic gaming, two or more applications open |
2GB Upwards |
Professional / Gamer / Heavy Graphic Design
Word processing and e-mail, photo editing, multimedia software, 2-D CAD software, CAM software, gaming
3-D CAD software, modeling software |
3GB Upwards |
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Above Various Types Of RAM
The best way to find out what kind of memory you need and how much it will cost is to bring the computer tower or laptop into one of our shops, within 5 minutes we will be able to tell you how much it will cost and if it is going to be economical.
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