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Pins: These are the connectors that transfer data between the memory chip and the motherboard. Desktop memory chips come in 168. 184, or 240-pin while laptop memory comes in 140, 200, or 204-pin formats. The number of pins must match the slots on your computer’s motherboard.
DDR: This stands for Double Data Rate. Motherboards with DDR support can access two or more memory chips at the same time. DDR2 can access two chips at the same time while DDR3 can access three chips. This means if optimum performance you should always have pairs of DDR2 memory chips or triplets of DDR3 memory chips.
You will see DDR on the pin description because different types of DDR memory have the pins spaced differently: This means a 240-pin DDR2 memory chip won’t fit in a 240-pin DDR3 slot. DDR is also used when referring to speed.
Speed: This is listed by either DDR or PC standard. DDR is quoted by its speed in megahertz, so a DDR2 533 memory chip runs at 533Mhz. The PC standard lists the number of megabytes a chip can read or write in one second. Theoretically a DDR2 533 chip can transfer 4,200 megabytes of data per second so it would be listed as PC2-4200.
Latency: This is how long it take the memory chip to access RAM once it has received a command from the processor. This is quoted as four numbers, for example %EF%BB%BF2.5-3-3-7. The most The first number, Column Access Strobe (CAS,) is the most important. The lower these numbers are, the faster access the RAM will be. However, this difference is slight compared to overall speed.
What type of RAM do I need for my computer?Major memory manufacturers will also have tools on their sites to match your computer’s model with compatible RAM. You must use the same number of pins and the same DDR type, but any speed can be used. If there is more than one speed of RAM in a computer all of the chips will run at the slowest chip’s maximum speed. Why would you do this? Often the exact type of RAM in an older computer will either not be available or it will come with a high price tag.
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Buying more memory for a AMD Athlon 64?
You cannot buy more memory for a processor. You can however buy memory for your computer. More memory means a faster computer, but suffers from diminishing returns.
Can you buy more memory for your computer?
Yes
Why is your computer freezing after you added memory?
You added memory that is incompatible with your computer. Return it and buy a differentbrand. you should find out if the ram is compatible before you buy it
Where is the memory for a laptop computer?
Inside, you have to open it to see it. You can buy more memory for your laptop at the local computer store.
Where can one buy a new Samsung memory for their computer?
One can buy a new Samsung memory for their computer from any local Best Buy store. One can also order memory directly off of the official Samsung website.
If you buy a solid state hard drive does your computer use it as memory too?
You can use it for virtual memory,but you need memory still.
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Are all memory sticks compatible with all computer operating systems?
No, there are many types of memory so you have to make sure you buy the right one. Like don't buy laptop memory for your desktop.
Can you buy extra ram for a laptop?
Yes, of course you can!!! Many computer vendors sell it as an upgrade but you can also buy it from specialist manufacturers such as crucial.com. However there are many types of computer memory and you want to make sure that the stuff you buy is compatible with your computer's motherboard. On their website crucial.com they have a special tool you can download that will tell you what kind of memory is in your computer
What do you do if my memory card doesn't get out of my computer?
go and buy a new one and then recap the photos.
I'm not good with computers, can I buy a Compaq Memory card and install it on my emachines computer?
Yes the memory is universal to most machines
Do I need to buy manufacturer memory for my computer?
You don't at all! Just make sure it's compatible, such as DDR or DDR2 memory.
