The speed of the computer completely depends on the characteristics of the processor and RAM in the system unit. The bulk of users who want to overclock their PCs begin this process precisely by changing the RAM.
Necessary
Everest, instructions for the motherboard
Instructions
Step 1
First you need to learn how to choose the right memory. The fact is that this device has two main characteristics: volume and frequency of its operation. It is also necessary to take into account the following nuance - there are several types of RAM cards.
Step 2
There are a number of specific steps you must follow to find out the type and specifications of the memory card you need to purchase. Download and install the Everest software. Start it up. The program will automatically start collecting information about all devices in the system unit.
Step 3
Find the "RAM" menu and open it. Examine the characteristics of the memory card installed in your system unit. Remember its type (DIMM, DDR1, DDR2 or DDR3) and frequency. Pay attention to the total capacity of all installed memory cards.
Step 4
Open the instructions for your motherboard. If you do not have a paper copy of it, then study the information about the board on the Internet. Find out the maximum amount of RAM supported by your motherboard and its highest clock speed.
Step 5
You now have all the information you need to buy a new RAM card. Please note that if the motherboard supports dual-channel RAM, then it is better to install two identical memory cards. Slots for installing such cards will be painted in the same colors or separated from the rest.
Step 6
Pay attention to this point: if the maximum amount of RAM that your motherboard supports is 8 GB, and there are 4 slots for installing memory cards, then most likely you need exactly the motherboard, the volume of which is 2 GB. Those. no one will give you a guarantee that the 4 + 4 group will work, and not 2 + 2 + 2 + 2, despite the fact that in both cases the total volume does not exceed 8 GB.
