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MEMORY BASICS One of the best ways to increase the performance of your computer system is by adding more memory. With additional memory, you can have more programs running at the same time, and work on larger business files like spreadsheets and databases. Easily installed, RAM chips can speed up graphics applications, multimedia and, especially, games. HOW IT WORKS Before information can be processed by a computer, it must first be transferred to a special data storage area called RAM (Random Access Memory). RAM is connected directly to the processor by high speed data pathways. As long as your data is in RAM, the computer''s processor has almost instantaneous access to it. When the processor needs information that is not currently in RAM, it must be loaded from the hard drive and placed in RAM, a much slower process. So the more RAM you have, the higher your system''s overall performance.

For example, you can add PC800 modules to a system that was designed for modules, but the memory will run at the speed. How much memory do I need? Ask us and we will tell you every ounce and then a megabyte to spare. The answer really depends on how much and for what your system is used. Upgrading is easy and cost effective. RAM is used every time you open an application, download, play a game or simply turn on your computer. Additionally if you work with or plan to work with digital audio and video more ram is a necessity. The amount of memory you need depends upon how you use your computer. Most applications recommend a minimum of 64MB, and most users desire more than the minimum requirement. Novice User / Administrative If you use your computer to send and receive email, do a little word processing, and are starting to surf the Web, you can get by with 64MB. However, you would benefit from going to at least 128MB of memory. Basic User / Student If you are spending more time surfing the internet, sending and receiving email, and doing word processing along with other applications, you can get by with 128MB, but would benefit from going to 256MB.