Random access memory is one of the most important and cheapest components of a computer. With the right approach, choosing memory for your computer or laptop will not be difficult.
Instructions
Step 1
Choosing a form factor. The choice is simple: DIMM is the standard form factor for computers, SO-DIMM is for laptops.
Step 2
Choosing a type. There are only 3 types of memory: DDR (almost out of production), DDR2 (slow memory) and DDR3 (modern and fast memory).
When buying memory for your computer, be sure to check what type of memory your motherboard supports. This can be done using the programs AIDA or Everest, or on the website of the manufacturer of the mat. boards. Installing the wrong memory can damage not only the memory, but also other components of the computer.
Step 3
Choosing a standard. The standard is the maximum speed of the memory. But the operating speed is limited not only by the standard of the memory itself, but also by the memory standards supported by the motherboard (for DDR and DDR2) or the processor (DDR3).
For DDR, the best standard is PC-3200. For DDR2 - PC2-6400. For DDR3, the standard does not really matter, the memory is already very fast.
Step 4
We choose the volume. Each motherboard has a maximum memory limit. You can find out it on the website of the manufacturer of the mat. boards. In addition, 32-bit operating systems (Windows XP x86, Vista x86, Windows 7 x86) support no more than 3.5 GB of memory, they will ignore the rest.
If the mat. the board has several slots for memory, it is better to buy several brackets. 2 slots of 2 GB will work much more efficiently than 1 strip of 4 GB.
For office computers, it is desirable to have at least 3 GB of memory, for home computers - 4-6 GB, for gaming computers - from 8 to 12 GB.
Step 5
Choosing a manufacturer. Kingston is rightfully considered the best manufacturer of RAM. Choose this manufacturer's memory whenever possible.
