An ordinary user will be able to increase the amount of RAM on a stationary computer, though if he remembers some subtleties.
Why might you need to increase the amount of RAM on your computer?
Unfortunately, many developers of operating systems and software (programs for work and games) do not think about optimization at all, do not remember that many users do not have the opportunity to constantly buy the most modern "hardware", so their creations can "slow down" … To partially solve this problem, you may need to increase the amount of RAM on your computer.
How to buy a suitable memory stick?
When purchasing a memory strip, remember that different types of RAM are not suitable for every motherboard. To select the correct memory strip, you need to look in the documentation for the exact model name of the installed motherboard. Look at the description of this motherboard model on the manufacturer's website, which should indicate what type of memory is suitable for work, as well as the maximum possible amount of memory that this motherboard "sees". Also from the description you can find out the number of slots for installing RAM.
Determine the amount of RAM available on your computer. To do this, turn on your computer, right-click on the "My Computer" icon, then select "Properties", in the "General" tab and you can find the total amount of installed RAM.
From the data obtained, your task is to calculate the volume of the strap that you will purchase (if at least one slot for RAM on the motherboard is free, then you just need to subtract the amount of installed RAM from the maximum possible amount of RAM, otherwise you will need to pull out one of the smaller strips volume, and in its place set a new bar, the volume of which is also calculated).
After purchasing a new memory strip, remove the case cover (depending on the case model, it can be removed entirely, or it is possible to remove only the cover from the side). Take a close look at how the existing memory strip (s) are installed. Place a new strip parallel to them and insert it into an empty slot. The memory strip must fit tightly into the connector so that the contacts are not visible and the latch must work, which additionally holds the strip in the connector.
The diagram below shows an example of changing the DDR2 memory strip, but it is not at all necessary that you also have this type of memory, however, the appearance of the RAM slots and the memory strips themselves is similar and you also need to take into account the location of the notches on the boards.
If done correctly, the above tab will display more memory than before.
