In windows, you can find out how much system RAM your computer has by right-clicking "my computer" and choosing properties in the drop-down menu. The first tab will list details such as CPU type, speed, and system RAM.
The processor size or speed does not determine how much RAM your system needs. Generally speaking, the newer the system, the more RAM you can add. The amount of RAM slots on a motherboard and the motherboard's own subsystem (the BIOS) will determine how much RAM you can add to a particular motherboard.
More often it is the motherboard which determines the Memory which can be in a PC.
The reason for RAM not being intergrated on a motherboard is because theres different RAM sizes and how much RAM a motherboard can handle along with RAM speeds. My motherboard can handle up to 16gb RAM and that is equal to 4 4GB RAM cards and the speeds my motherboard can handle are 2000MHz.
It depends on what it came with and how much you've installed.
This depends on your motherboard. You should check the motherboard specifications to determine specifically what type of RAM you need. Not all RAM is created equal! anonymous@oola.com
RAM and the memory cache
The microprocessor determines how much RAM your computer can use
Go to Start, Control Panel and System. Under the General tab it will tell you how much RAM you have.
There is a limit in the number of physical slots on your motherboard and a limit of what the bios can manage. But remember, 8GB of RAM and a 1.5 GHz processor is not necessarily faster even with 16GB RAM. Having a balance of processor speed an RAM is the way to go.
No, not usually. Check with your motherboard specifications to see what RAM is needed and the maximum RAM your motherboard can handle.
The type of RAM that a desktop computer uses depends upon the design of the specific motherboard that is installed in the computer. Refer to the specifications of the motherboard or of the computer manufacturer (i.e. Dell, HP) to determine the proper type of RAM for your computer.
The only thing that affects the decision on RAM is a motherboard. Your motherboard can only support a certain type of RAM.