Memory Ram

What is RAM?
The RAM is one of the most important elements of your computer. Its scarcity can make even the fastest processor look like a turtle.

RAM stands for Read Access Memory. This is used by the PC to store the programs that are running at any given time and the data you work with. On a computer with more RAM can run more programs simultaneously or work with more data.

The memory of a PC is composed of several elements that are nested, which is why sometimes you read the term "memory system". On the hard drive, the data is stored and when you turn off the computer programs. In the RAM, to be much faster, staying profits when you're running. Within the processor, you have multiple levels of cache and finally micro records themselves. The closer this memory chip is faster but more expensive unfortunately.

The amount of RAM is very important as this defining which applications can be run simultaneously. Operating systems, when they run out of RAM used to get the hard drive run more applications simultaneously. When this occurs the system slows down because the hard drive is thousands of times slower than RAM.

How to measure?

In GB or gigabytes. A Gigabyte contains 1024 Megabytes and these in turn are 1024 Kilobytes. Simplifying, in 1 GB can store 1 movie, 200 MP3 music files, or about 5000 photos.

How much do you need?

The more RAM a computer will run more smoothly and without interruptions. In any case if you use large amounts of data or need your computer does not suffer blockages it is best to have at least 4 GB of RAM and a 64-bit operating system.

For a computer that only go to navigate and use office programs 2 GB should be more than enough. For professional games or more 6 GB or more with no upper limit beyond your budget and what can withstand your motherboard.

What types are there?

In today's market you have DDR2 and DDR3. You can see about the differences between DDR2 and DDR3 above.  In any case the most important feature is its capacity memory, the speed being in a second plane.