How to Choose the Right Memory Module For Your Computer

Many computer enthusiast are planning to upgrade their system for faster performance and most gamers are hungry for speed. The first thing that will come up into their mind is the size of their memory. This is true, in fact there's a big difference between 2Gb and 4Gb of memory. But the problem is what type of memory module is the perfect compatible for their system. This article answers your problems. The fist thing you have to do is look for your motherboard specifications on manual.

In case you lost your manual you can always download it on the net by getting the motherboard brand and the model number. Second is to identify what kind of memory module your motherboard supports. DDR, DDR2 and DDR3 memory module are not compatible and it doesn't fit to each other. For example, if your motherboard supports DDR2 therefore, you can use only DDR2 memory and never DDR or DDR3.

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Third is the speed, if your motherboard supports PC2 6400 (800 MHz) DDR2 memory therefore, that is the perfect compatible for your motherboard. Installing a memory higher than that speed doesn't makes your system operates at higher bus speed. In most cases it only caused you problems. Installing memory lower than that speed will caused of degrade in your system bus speed. Using two different speed of memory will always clocked to the lower speed. But in my own experience, it causes a system unstable.

And lastly the brand, installing memories with different brands is not always compatible. In theory, if the memory modules installed in your computer are of the same type and speed it is compatible to each other regardless of the brand name. That's not always true! In most cases it causes a problem. In conclusion to this, I suggest that you purchase a memory that is of the same type and brand with the highest speed that your motherboard can handle.

Build Your Computer - How to Install Your Memory Module Properly

Many computer users especially gamers are planning to upgrade their system memory. Some people think it is scary because it's too complicated to do. I bet you, its not! In fact it is the easiest part to install inside the CPU. After you finished reading this article you can now install memory in your computer.

Safety first

Be sure that your hands are dry and free from moist. Unplug the computer power cord before touching anything inside the computer. Be sure to discharge first any electric static charge present in your body. How? By touching the metal part of the computer casing. If you have an anti static wrist band use it.

Checking your system compatibility

Check your memory if you have the correct type and speed. If your motherboard supports DDR2 memory that will be the memory you're holding on right now because, DDR, DDR2 and DDR3 are totally different. Be sure that you use with the same speed as the motherboard specifications to avoid any problems in the future.

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Look for the notch below the memory module between the gold pins. Make it sure that it is perfectly in line with the slot break in the memory slot. If it doesn't match up just reverse the memory module you maybe putting it in the wrong way.

After securing the correct position insert the memory module in vertical position. Press down both ends of the memory module until the tabs lock on both sides. You can also press both the tab lock inward for further securing the lock.

Learn more on how to 8 easy to follow steps. Rey Basti is a computer hardware teacher for more than 12 years and willing to help you to build your computer with your own choices of specifications.