Why More RAM is Better ?
Has your old computer lost its get up and
go? Or perhaps you've just invested in a brand spankin' new PC and you're
thinking life is good… until your son tries his role-playing game over the Net,
or you want to open four applications at once. You find that the animation just
isn't quick enough, and neither is your multitasking. "But I have a new
computer," you say. "It should be lightning fast!" Just because
you have the latest, doesn't mean it's the greatest — in terms of performance.
Good news! Help is easy and relatively inexpensive: upgrade the memory.
Upgrading your computer's memory (RAM) is
one of the quickest, most efficient and most cost-effective ways to boost
performance. Many new computers come with only a bare minimum of memory
installed. Adding more RAM can add more zip to your system. And installation is
not that complicated. Sometimes getting the case off takes
more time than installing the actual RAM itself.
How much memory is enough? It really
depends on which Operating System (version of Microsoft Windows) you are using,
and if your system is 64bit or 32bit. For the sake of discussion, an average computer user is probably okay
with 2GB – 3GB of RAM. But as fast as technology changes, so will your need for
additional memory. Just remember: more is better. 2GB – 3GB is what most average users need. But if
you're looking to make your processor really work for you — like for high-end
applications, intense gaming and multimedia work — upgrade to even more RAM.
You'll notice a significant performance gain all around.
Take a glance at what a memory upgrade can
do for you
Smoother multitasking
Like to have your charts and e-mail, too? Do you open several programs at the
same time and switch between them frequently — and does your current PC moan
and groan when you do? Then a memory upgrade is essential for smooth,
effortless multitasking. It gives your computer an extra boost so it doesn't
have to use the hard drive to manage data.
Faster Web surfing
Are you a surf-aholic? If you like to spend countless hours on the Internet,
but don't like when your system slows to a crawl, you'll want to add RAM. No
matter how fast your Internet connection is, a memory
upgrade can help your browser display pages faster. When your computer can
store more data in RAM, it has to swap out less memory to the hard drive. Web
sites use rotating banners, Flash and Shockwave animation, streaming audio and
other plug-ins as dazzling effects to entice visitors. A computer memory
upgrade can give your computer the zip it needs for today's browsing.
Enhanced printing
Do you print large files like presentations with photos, clip art, graphics and
charts? Are you tired of your pokey printer? A printing bottleneck can be fixed
easily with a simple memory upgrade. And the boost in performance can have a
big impact on productivity, especially in a networked environment where several
PCs may be sharing one printer.
A printer memory upgrade effects both quality and speed. The quality will
improve because additional memory allows you to print better at higher
resolutions. And you'll be able to print faster because a printer buffers (or
holds data temporarily) part of a print job before actually printing. The more
memory you have the more that can be buffered, and the faster you will print.
(Note: Not all printers are upgradable. Check your owner's manual for details.)
More efficient video editing
If the video-editing bug has bitten, you'll want to
add RAM. Editing is fun — or can be if it's not too slow. Because video files
are very large, you'll not only need a big hard drive to store the file, but a
quick processor and lots of RAM help speed things up.
Optimized Windows XP processing
Microsoft's Windows XP is power-packed with enhanced multimedia, gaming and
Internet capabilities. It's touted as faster, easier to use and better for
remote computing. What's not to like? So take full advantage of all the
incredible features by optimizing the performance with a RAM upgrade.
Windows XP ready-labeled computers must
meet minimum hardware requirements for the software. But meeting these
requirements does not ensure the system is configured for maximum performance
with Windows XP. Typically, just meeting minimum requirements for software
means minimum performance. Like before: more is better.
Spectacular gaming
A new graphics card is nice, but it isn't enough for today's cutting edge
gaming. Revolutionize your 3D gaming experience by adding more memory. Added
RAM supports color at higher resolutions and gives you the power for enhanced
3D rendering, with amazing character realism and texture versatility. Enjoy
crisper, brighter images and excitingly fast 3D video and animation for a
powerful, virtually real gaming experience.
Enhanced multimedia presentations
Intense graphics use and memory-laden programs, such as multimedia, publishing
and graphics arts, demand more RAM for the optimal computing experience. Flash
and ROM take up a lot of space. You're going to need at least 128MB, with 256MB
or more needed for best performance. Once again, more is better. The
applications respond much quicker with faster image drawing.
Efficient networking
A memory upgrade is essential for efficient
networking. The server as well as individual PCs can be upgraded to lend more
benefits for everyone.
|
