Computer Memory

Looking for more computer memory? Or maybe you are trying to find the right type of memory for your computer. Computer memory, random access memory, or RAM is the storage device in a computer that retains data or information for a set period of time. Computer memory performs one of the main functions of your computer - the retention of data or information. For instance, computer memory is where software information is stored for quick retrieval by the computer. This data is stored in tiny computer chips, called DIMMS or RIMMS, that hold millions of bytes of information. When your RAM is full, the computer has to go back to the hard drive or other places, search for the information, read the instructions, and then actually perform the required task. This is time consuming and slows down your system. You can replace these chips or add to them which can improve the performance of your computer and its ability to retain information.

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Memory has evolved over time from DRAM to EDO DRAM, and from SDRAM, to DDR and RDRAM. It use to be the case that 8 MB of EDO DRAM was the smallest amount you could have. Nowadays, 2 GB of DDR2 SDRAM is considered a minimum requirement. A good rule to follow is that you can never have enough computer memory. To complicate things a little, there are different types of RAM and depending on what you want to do with your computer you will have to choose the right kind of memory. Today's memory of choice for new computers is either DDR2 or RDRAM. Upgrading your computer's memory is a popular way to improve the performance of your computer. It's relatively cheap, easy to do, and it can turn your sluggish machine into a speed demon. Recommendations: if you're running Windows XP, you will need at least 128MB of memory, 256MB is better, and 512MB is better still. If you follow the simple rule that you can never have enough memory go for 1 or even 2GB of memory.