Computer Memory - How Much Is Enough? by Michael Russell
How much memory should you have in your personal computer? How much is enough? How much is too much? How much is too little? These are not easy questions to answer. The truth is, memory requirements to run basic programs over the last 20 years have gone up exponentially. ... Instead of paying $1 per kilobyte of memory you were paying about $5 for a megabyte of memory. ... Back then, circa 1984, this was a lot of memory and came with a hefty price tag of about $1 for each K of memory. ... But computer enhancements started taking off like wildfire.

How to Buy Computer Memory by Gary Hendricks
How do you know when to buy more memory for your computer? Or how much memory you'll need? If you can afford it, you should always buy as much memory as you can, since it boosts system performance. But not all of us need 1 GB of RAM - most home users need only about 512 MB of RAM. ... When to Buy More Memory Thinking back on my experience with building computers, there are usually five scenarios under which you'd buy memory for your computer: When upgrading your operating system When installing new applications When installing multimedia cards When adding computer peripherals When...

Computer Memory Guide - What You Need to Know About Purchasing Computer Memory by Donny Duncan
Computer memory, also known as RAM (random access memory) is the place in the computer where the operating system stores information about applications and data in current use so that they can be quickly reached by the computer's processor. RAM is much faster to read from and write to than the... One very important note about computer memory, is you do not want to mix various speeds of memory, because the Motherboard will take the slowest speed and dummy all the rest of the fast memory to that slower speed.

History of the Computer - the Bootstrap by Tony Stockill
In previous articles in the History of the Computer series we discussed machine codes, programs, and memories. We also mentioned that many types of memory are volatile, that is, if we remove power, the memory loses it's data. So how did the data in your computer right now get there? ... When you talk to the computer, it only hears what the OS tells it! ... Having set up all the necessary buffers, the computer reads and executes the instructions from 00 onwards. ... The OS can talk to the computer in its own language.

Things You Can Do To Speed Up Your Computer by Jason Barrett
Upgrading your processor will always speed up your computer, but sometimes this will not be the best thing to do. The first thing you need to do is find out where the bottle neck is in your system. The first step you would take to finding this out is by using the computers task manager. ... -Stop programs from auto starting when your computer starts, these programs will take up a bit of your memory. ... If the system runs out of memory it will start to use hard-disk space as memory. ... Memory: Making sure the system has enough memory is very important.

DDR RAM by Ken Marlborough
The DDR SDRAM or double-data-rate synchronous dynamic random access memory, offers greater bandwidth than ordinary SDRAM. It is a type of memory-integrated circuit used in computers that transfers data on both the rising and falling edges of the clock signal. ... There are two sets of specifications: one for memory chips and the other for memory modules. ... To double or even quadruple actual bandwidth, some new chipsets use these memory types in dual or even quad channel configurations. ... Overclocking should be tried only by pros who know what they are doing, and only on high-quality...

Tips For Choosing The Right Computer For You by Gabriel J. Adams
Are you ready to purchase a new computer? Great! The choices can be daunting, though. Just looking at the price aspect, you can spend anywhere from three hundred euros to several thousand euros, quite easily. The first choice you'll need to make is whether to buy a desktop or a laptop. ... Memory is a big factor in determining how quickly your computer performs tasks - I would not buy a computer with less than 512 MB of memory. ... If you're not familiar with the technical aspects of computer processors and you are going to need a processor that's more powerful than standard, you might...

Cheap SD Memory Cards - The Basics by Helen Charleston
In 1999, Mitsubishi and Toshiba put forth a joint effort to create a convenient means to store digital files for camcorders and computers. The result was the cheap SD Memory Card. These SD (Secure Digital) cards all but replaced the Multimedia Card (MMC), having typically and noticeably faster... The cheap SD memory cards usually require a card reader or adapter to serve as a connecter to a major processor of some sort (computer, camcorder, etc.), but are even designed to utilize USB ports. ... Many modern electronic devices are created with an SD memory function or a port especially made...

History of the Computer - Core Memory Part 1 of 3 by Tony Stockill
We have made reference to computer memory several times in this series, history of the computer, now it is time to look at how it has developed, and is still developing. A look at a block diagram of a modern PC will show how the memory is central to the way a computer operates. ... The invention of the core memory inthe late 1940s really made the computer a practical, general purpose, commercial reality. ... By this we imply a very large capacity in comparison to the 'core' memory, which is the basis of the computer.

Digital Camera Memory Card Buying Guide by Susan Chen
Remember those days of the traditional camera, and all the hassle of loading and unloading films, and taking them to photo shops to get them developed? But now you can finally say goodbye to all that, thanks to the digital camera. With a digital camera you no longer have to deal with having to... There are various types of memory cards available in the market today, including Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro media format, SmartMedia, XD Picture card, SD and MMC cards and the most time tested, CompactFlash.