What is Computer Memory?

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What is Computer Memory?

Computer memory refers to one component of your computer that helps to give your computer quick processing speed. Combined with the processor and the hard drive these components make up the essential items in your computer. To help make your computer operate better you can add additional memory. Here is some important information about memory, the various types, how much you need, and when to add more.

Memory in a computer can mean one of several types. First there is memory that is contained in your hard drive or physical memory where files are stored. Most often when talking about computer memory however it is referencing Random Access Memory or virtual memory that is installed into your computer in memory banks or chips. Memory is accessed by your computer while you are working on different programs. It is a temporary place for storing files and information until it is permanently saved on the hard drive or deleted.

Computer Memory is available in many different configurations. Often memory chips are mounted as a group on one memory card that can be installed into your computer. Most often they range between 256 MB to 2 GB. ServerPartDeals.com has several memory options you can choose from to upgrade or enhance your computer. Check out this informative introduction to computers video on the different types of computer memory:

Most often computers bought off the shelf or ready to go come with a minimum amount of installed memory. While these memory amounts may be sufficient for the common household user, for those that enjoy gaming or are looking to run more detailed programs you will often find that the amount of memory installed is not enough. You will notice that your computer runs slower or seems sluggish in accessing files.

Depending on what you use your machine for you should choose different memory options. Whether you simply want to add more memory or find that some of the memory in your computer is no longer working, replacing or adding more memory is a common task computer owners will need to know how to do.

For most common applications, computer users often have 1 GB of RAM. If you computer has less you may choose to add more. When adding memory to your computer it is important to make sure to choose compatible types as well as amounts that will work together. Begin by finding out which type of memory is currently installed in your computer. You will want to look at the size as well as the type of computer card they are installed on. When choosing new memory the card size needs to be the same as what is currently installed.

As you choose and install additional memory you can expect to gain some speed, but mostly better processing ability. Memory may be only one component you need to change to make your computer work better. Memory can be a great addition or a simple upgrade to your computer. 

Now we need some juice (computer power supplies)!

Computer Power Supply Parts

There’s one last thing that is arguably the most important part of any computer, the power supply.

This piece of the computer supplies power to every other part, and is required to keep the computer running. When it comes to buying these computer power supply parts, you need to look for whats called a “modular” power supply, which allows you to only use the power cords you need, keeping excess wires from cluttering up the inside of your case and getting in the way of airflow and other parts of your computer.

With this knowledge: you can get the ball rolling on your own computer and feel the ultimate gratification that comes from building a computer!