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How to Add Memory
You've probably experienced that dreaded message - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY - so many times that it's no longer funny.
It doesn't have to be that way.
Adding memory chips to your computer - called Random Access Memory (RAM) - is perhaps the easiest and most cost-effective way to upgrade your computer.
Most computers are sold with one or more empty RAM slots inside. It's a matter of buying a new chip, opening the computer case, and inserting the new chip. There's nothing more to it. The computer will instantly run better.
In this section, you'll learn how to do that. And we'll answer the most common questions asked about adding new RAM to a computer.
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How to Add RAM
Got questions about adding memory to your computer? We've got the answers.
Find the memory you need
Find the memory you need to upgrade your computer so it performs better.
Don't add RAM to speed up your box
Instead of buying and installing new RAM, you can get software that either cleans up your system, freeing it of unneeded debris, or just makes sure your memory is used for what YOU need, rather than for what other applications seem to think THEY need.
The difference between PC100, PC133, and DDR memory
If you're looking at upgrading your system with some new RAM, be advised not all forms of RAM are compatible with one another.
To move to Windows XP, you'll need to upgrade your RAM
If you are looking at using Windows XP, you may need to upgrade your RAM.
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• More RAM can stop that grinding sound
Computer running slow? You can't get rid of any of the applications you've got installed because you need them all? Get yourself (and your computer) a tad more RAM.
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