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Computer Memory
A
Simple And Cheap Road To Computer Performance
The computer memory chip is one of the easiest parts to install.
It's also one of the most powerful improvements you can make to your computer
without emptying your wallet.
If you're upgrading a computer, getting some more RAM as a first step can give
quite a significant improvement.
There are several types of RAM, but in this guide to build a
computer for a recording studio we'll stick to DDR - RAM which is one of the newest and fastest types to date.
Computer RAM is also a great item to buy online. It's simple and has a low
cost of shipment, since its such a small item.
What you need to know when buying computer memory:
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The speed and size of the RAM chip
(
i.e. DDR PC2700 512MB
or DDR PC2100 512MB
).
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That it matches your motherboard
(Important!!). The PCXXXX or XXXmHz number in the ram chip description has to
match the description of your motherboard, where it explains what kind of
computer RAM
the board supports.
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If using more than one chip DO NOT
use chips with different speeds (i.e. PC2100 and PC2700), this might give you
trouble. Chips with different byte sizes (i.e. 256MB and 512 MB) are all good though.
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A general rule: Get as much as you can afford, or as much as your motherboard
supports of computer RAM.
When
using your computer for heavy tasks like audio recording, your computer will be
handling some heavy files in addition to the software and the lack of computer
RAM may
cause your computer to slow down, or even freeze and shut down.
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If you're planning
on installing 1 gigabyte of computer memory or more, I recommend you buy several
512MB chips, since 1 GB or 2 GB chips are VERY expensive. Note: make sure to
have enough computer RAM
slots on your motherboard.
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Get brand name memory,
since NoName
memory usually has a higher chance of errors.
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I recommend
computer RAM from
Corsair, Kingston, Crucial, Ultra, VIking, Premium and TwinMOS.
Good and stable brands.
RAM is one of the cheapest parts in
your computer, yet one of the most powerful. If you're upgrading a computer, the
memory is the place to start.
Web Sites Offering More Information On Computer Memory
at Kingston.com. This guide will tell you everything you need
to know about computer RAM and then some.
A very technical and thorough guide to computer
RAM.
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