To successfully complete the process of speeding up your computer, you need to increase the amount of RAM. Naturally, you need to choose the right memory sticks in order to maximize performance gain.
Necessary
Speccy
Instructions
Step 1
The fact is that when you install several strips of RAM that operate at different clock rates, their overall performance decreases to the frequency of the weakest bar. Naturally, consider the possibility of connecting identical cards to certain slots. Download and install the Speccy utility.
Step 2
Run it and open the "RAM" menu. Determine the type of installed planks, study the information in the paragraph "Memory". Now look at the contents of the items "Slot 1", "Slot 2", etc. Determine the frequency of each individual slot. Usually this information is located in the "Bandwidth" item. Think about whether it is worth adding new memory strips, or it is better to replace the existing ones.
Step 3
Open your internet browser and visit the official website of your motherboard manufacturer. Find out if the hardware supports dual-channel RAM. Purchase the required number of new RAM sticks. Pay attention to the maximum memory size of each slot.
Step 4
Turn off your computer and remove all RAM brackets. Install one new card each time you turn on the computer after that and check the stability of its work. To do this, use the MemTest utility.
Step 5
Run the Speccy program and check the overall performance of the installed RAM sticks. Remember that when using more than 3 GB of RAM, it is recommended to install a 64-bit operating system. 32-bit operating systems support 3 to 3.3 GB of RAM.
Step 6
The use of identical strips of RAM with the support of a two-channel mode of operation can increase performance by 10-15%. Do not neglect the opportunity to connect identical strips to special slots. Do not change the parameters of the RAM if it is not necessary.
