How much memory do you need?
The answer really depends on how
much and for what your system is
used. Upgrading is easy and cost
effective. RAM is used every time
you open an application, download,
play a game or simply turn on your
computer. Additionally if you work
with or plan to work with digital
audio and video more ram is a
necessity.
When it comes to adding
system memory, the general rule of
thumb is the more, the better.
On average, doubling the amount of
memory in your system will give you
ample "space" to work and make an
obvious difference in overall speed,
especially with today's
memory-hungry applications, such as
office programs and
graphics-intensive games. You'll be
able to run more programs at once,
and your system will be less likely
to lock up or behave strangely.
You'll also find it easier and
faster than ever to edit graphics
and sound. The bottom line is that
adding memory makes your computer
more efficient and allows you to do
more things at once.
Any time you add RAM, consider this
money-saving tip-if the memory
upgrade will fill all the slots in
your system, get as much memory
(megabytes) as you can. This will
save you money if you ever want to
upgrade down the road. That's
because once you fill a system's
slots, you have to remove some of
the existing memory to make room for
new, higher-capacity modules. |
