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I will answer this the best I can. RAM stands for Random access memory. It is basically a virtual memory. It will allow your computer to run faster and be able to open multiple windows without locking it up. Every computer has memory built in to the motherboard although it is not very much. This is where the RAM comes in.

If you are going to add RAM, I would add at least 1GB. Depending on what operating system you are running, you can even add more. Most computers have at least 2 slots for ram, some have more. If you are running windows ME or older system it will not recognize more than 256MB.

I hope this helps.

RAM is a memory which lies between the processor and the hard disk. it is so that the processor can access info about your programms much faster. naturally, the more the RAM, the faster will your computer run. But there is no point in adding RAM beyond a limit a it will not speed up the system beyond a point. also make sure that if you install more than 1 module of RAM

[eg: 2 x 1GB], both of them are of the same speeds. There might be a slight slowing down of your system if they are of different speeds. if you do not use your computer for lots of multimedia things, 1 GB should be enough for XP Pro and 2 GB for Vista Home Premium. If you are likely to use your computer or gamily sort of things, it wouldn't be wrong to get 2GB for XP Pro and 3GB for Vista.

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RAM is the cheapest, most-effective way to boost your computer's performance, it's relatively easy to install too.

When you're shopping for RAM, it's important to use pairs from the same manufacturer as this minimizes the chance of errors. Also, be sure you get the right speed (i.e. PCxxxx or PC6400, PC2300, etc.) - if you put two different speeds in, both sticks will run at the slower speed. It's worth noting that your computer (motherboard, the place everything is connected) can only handle up to certain speeds and amount of RAM. For example, my old computer could handle up to 1 GB of RAM while the most-recent one I built takes up to 8 GB; however, only 3.25 GB max will be used by my Windows XP Pro 32-bit Operating System so putting more than 4 GB (2 sticks of 2 GB each) is pointless. On the same note, Vista uses a max of 4 GB.

If you're using a store-bought computer, like a Dell or Gateway, get the model number and do a Google search for compatible RAM, or you can visit your local electronics store with this info and they can look it up for you.

Check out this link for a nifty explanation as to how RAM works:

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/ram.htm

Upgrading RAM will make almost any computer run faster by giving your system more quickly accessible temporary storage.

If you're running a 32-bit operating system, you will only be able to address 32-bits of memory at a time. Multiply that out and you get 4GB, but when you take into consideration the memory reserved for video RAM and bios space, you won't be able to hit all 4GB.

Point being? Get 3GB and you should do fine. Either that, or get a 64-bit operating system.

You can go to http://www.crucial.com/ and use their tool to find out what kind of RAM (memory) your computer needs. They can even test your system and tell you what you need and have in the computer (each slot).

Most computer users have been trained that if you want more speed for your computer, then add more memory. Well, this is true, in certain circumstances. But for most of the times, it really is just bad files in your registry files. Corrupted or missing registry files can make your computer too slow.

The registry is a main part of your computer's Operating System. With time, as you use Windows and install and uninstall programs, your registry will get congested and full of errors. So your computer could slow down. So, if you can clean it up this problem can be solved.Sometimes you can speed computer up by 300%. To clean up registry,You can download a software called regsitry cleaner---Clean registry,remnant,corrupt files and temp files,history,cookies,etc.. This site:

http://www.speeduppc.info/index.php?t=makepcf

lists top 5 registry cleaner,you can download and scan for free.

Good luck!

the computer speed depends on the Ram....a computer with a speed of 1.0 Ghz and 512 mb of Ram will run much faster than a computer with speed 2.0 Ghz and 128 mb of Ram...so Upgrading the ram will logically make your computer run faster

If you put more RAM in your computer, yes it will make it go a bit faster it all depends on how much you actually put in. It adds more memory for the computer.

yes it makes it faster. It increases the amount of space your programs you have to run in. newer programs need more RAM

In most cases, yes. See http://betav.com/blog/billva/2007/12/improving_per...