Benefits Of RAM

RAM, or Random Access Memory, plays an important part in how fast your computer runs. This is because RAM stores processes and files in memory so it can be accessed quickly when needed. The more RAM you have the more you can store. The faster the RAM speed the faster these files and processes can be accessed.

When buying a notebook or a desktop computer many people do not ensure they have the right amount of RAM for their needs. The amount you need will depend greatly on what you plan to do with your new computer or even the operating system it is using. A user who plans on simply using their computer simply to write up documents, browse the internet and write emails would only need 512mb RAM, which is a small amount.

On the other hand a user that needs to perform queries on a big databases or plays RAM intensive games would need anywhere between 1GB to 2GB of RAM.

The new Vista operating system is another factor to consider when choosing the amount of RAM you need. It is recommended that computers running Vista have 1GB of RAM or more, no matter what you are doing with your computer.

As well as the size of RAM, the speed is also important. The fastest RAM currently on the market is DDR2. This format is faster than the previous DDR format. RAM speed is important just like the speed of a CPU is. The faster it runs, the more effective it is.

When choosing a computer, it is best to include that little bit larger amount of RAM that you think you will need. This will ensure that you won't underestimate the amount needed, and your computer will be future proofed