My lack of knowledge is embarrassing....

wb

I don't know a lot about computers, so I'm hoping someone can help.

I need to buy more RAM, but don't know how to go about it.

When you buy new RAM, Is is something that you physically install? (i.e. open the pc, and stick it in) or does it come on a disk.
How much is it?
Where is a good place to buy.

Sorry for my ignorance. Hope someone can help.

Thanks

Matt Simis

wbailey wrote:

I don't know a lot about computers, so I'm hoping someone can help.

I need to buy more RAM, but don't know how to go about it.

When you buy new RAM, Is is something that you physically install? (i.e. open the pc, and stick it in) or does it come on a disk.
How much is it?
Where is a good place to buy.

Sorry for my ignorance. Hope someone can help.

Thanks

Not to worry, asking questions is a good start!

RAM is indeed a physical addition to your PC. You will need to open your case and slot it into the appropiate slot inside. If you have a Branded PC (ie Dell etc) this could invalidate your warranty and there may be no instructions on how to actually do this (its not hard once you know what you are looking for) supplied. If you have a PC made from parts (Either you bought from small vendor, custom shop or friend) then you will have a Motherboard manual, which should descibe the process.

Not all ram is the same, currently DDR and DDR2 are most commonly used RAM types. You can buy it (usually in pairs, two physical sticks) on Komplett.ie, PC World (pay more for less) etc.



Matt

wb

Thanks Matt.

I got my PC on HP from the esb about 2 years ago, so it is not under warranty. Do I need any special tools to open the computer, or will it be fairly obvious when I go to do it.

Karoma

wbailey wrote:

Thanks Matt.

I got my PC on HP from the esb about 2 years ago, so it is not under warranty. Do I need any special tools to open the computer, or will it be fairly obvious when I go to do it.

Look at the case.
What screws are holding it in place?
Google for instructions perhaps?

Additional places to purchase are in the Stickies. I'd suggest crucial.com/uk (Cheap and at least use their tools to identify which type of RAM is appropraite for your computer) or shop4memory.com

Sean^DCT4

wbailey wrote:

I don't know a lot about computers, so I'm hoping someone can help.

I need to buy more RAM, but don't know how to go about it.

When you buy new RAM, Is is something that you physically install? (i.e. open the pc, and stick it in) or does it come on a disk.
How much is it?
Where is a good place to buy.

Sorry for my ignorance. Hope someone can help.

Thanks

A good way to tell what type of RAM you have rather than opening up the PC and messing around with stuff..
You could get a program called SiSoft Sandra Pro.
Basically this program gives you the most detailed information about each and every component in or connected to your PC.

Once you find out what type of RAM you have THEN you can go and purchase it.

Once you get it, plugging it in is like avvanced lego

Karoma

Additional word of caution: Read up on anti-static...

Kazu

here you go its easy not complicated

http://tinyurl.com/gt2oj

wb

Thats a good help. Thanks everyone.

Anti

wbailey your best bet is to take the ram out and take it to your local pc world, where a wandering baboon will look at it and scratch his head for a while, before wandering off to get some help.

your best bet is go to the clinic ( repair part of the shop ) and they will helkp you much better

Ruu_Old

Yes if you are going to attempt anything inside the computer case, make sure you are well grounded and havent been sliding across a carpet floor or anything. Touch the metal part of the case a few times and keep the ram in the anti-static bag before installing. Remember to pick out the correct type of RAM for your computer as well, lots of different types.