10 tips before going to expand your memory

- A look at a website from a computer to the memory delivers terms as DDR MHz, CAS Latency, and SO-DIMM 204-pin. For any type of computer memory is available, but how do you know exactly what memory your system is appropriate? In this article you read all about it.

When we talk about memory for a computer, smartphone or tablet, we mean, in most cases the working memory of a system. Other words that are frequently used, memory or RAM (Random Access Memory). This type of memory has a computer system needed to be able to function. It writes temporary data in memory so that programs can run or processes can be done in the computer. More memory makes your system runs faster and in most cases you can upgrade yourself the number of gigabytes of memory. Do not confuse the term of internal memory with storage.

Examples of storage is hard drives, memory cards or SSD drives. These components are used to permanently store files and data. In the case of memory you yourself have no effect on what is written to memory and when you turn off your computer, smartphone or tablet, the data will disappear from the memory. This is because memory is nonvolatile memory (volatile memory), which power needs. A storage medium such as a hard disk does not require power to retain data and non-volatile or permanent memory (non-volatile memory) mentioned.

Memory or RAM.

There are different forms of memory, but for computers, smartphones and tablets we talk about RAM. Memory can be static or dynamic and the difference is in the way the memory retaining the data. Modern computers are almost always use dynamic RAM, short for dynamic random access memory DRAM. SRAM stands for static RAM and a computer often use as CPU cache, a memory helper type of processor in the computer. Also a common term is SDRAM, a bit of an unfortunate choice because it involves a combination of SRAM and DRAM, but SDRAM DRAM which is synchronized with the system bus of the computer. The acronym stands for Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory. SDRAM is the current generation DRAM and can be found in almost any computer, smartphone or tablet back.

DDR3 SDRAM memory.

To top it all still make a bit more complicated, belongs to the concept of DDR SDRAM still adding. DDR stands for Double Data Rate, and is an extension of the original SDRAM standard. At this moment DDR3 memory built into most computers, but older models may need DDR2 memory.

DDR4 has existed since 2014. It is important to know what kind of DDR memory you need for your system. If you want to know which memory is installed in your computer, you download the Speccy program by clicking here Download. On the next page click on one of the available download locations such as Piriform. com. Install the program and make sure that you remove the checkmark Install Google Toolbar for free in combination with Speccy. When you start the program, you see under the RAM type of RAM installed in your computer.

On the Mac, click the Apple logo top left and choose About This Mac. Click More Info and behind memory is the type of memory installed in your Mac.

Speccy indicates that is installed in the computer 4GB DDR2 RAM.

In addition to the type of SDRAM, it is also important to look at the clock frequency or clock rate of the memory. This is indicated in MHz (megahertz). A motherboard usually supports only a certain number of types of clock frequencies, you should buy some memory supported by your motherboard. This can be found at the specifications in the manual of your motherboard. There are different numbers used to distinguish RAM-modules. In the case of a DDR3-module with a clock frequency of 200 MHz can you multiply this value by eight in order to find out the data transfer per second. In this case, this is 1600. This DDR memory is therefore called DDR3-1600. To make matters even more complicated, this memory is also sometimes referred to with the prefix PC. In this case you multiply 1600 by a further eight. DDR3-1600 memory can therefore also PC-12800-memory can be mentioned.

This table shows how a particular RAM module is called.

Two other terms that you often encounter in conjunction with the clock frequency ECC (Error Correction Code) and Buffered (also called Registered). A motherboard can ask to use only ECC memory, or just refuse ECC memory. This is all described in the specifications of your motherboard. You can ECC memory is often recognized by the fact that there are nine chips on each side of the module, in non-ECC memory are these there are eight per side. Registered memory is sometimes referred to as RDIMM and is more expensive than Unregistered memory (SODIMM).

Desktop memory is also called DIMM, which stands for Dual InLine Module. DIMM is the successor of SIMM and is found in virtually all desktop computers. Memory modules for laptops are indicated by SO-DIMM, or small outline dual inline module. However, each type of DDR memory has a different shape and a different number of connection points. These connection points are called pins. Original DDR memory for the desktop has 184pins connectors, DDR2 and DDR3 for desktop both have 240 pins, but are not mutually combinable. Desktop DDR4 has 288 pins. The SO-DIMM DDR variants of the types have different pin numbers. Original DDR SO-DIMM and SO-DIMM DDR2 memory have 200 pins, SO-DIMM DDR3 memory and has 204-pin SO-DIMM DDR4 has 260 pins. Different types of DDR-memory can not be combined with each other into a single system. In some cases a motherboard accepts both DDR2 and DDR3 memory, but often these two options can not be used simultaneously.

Two SO-DIMM DDR4 modules.

If you go looking for a website to memory, you'll have a few other concepts against. Common terms are heat spreader and heat sink. These terms mean that the RAM modules are equipped with a cooling block. As a normal user, not necessarily necessary, but if you have for example increased the voltage to your RAM modules to speed up work, it may be that they heat up faster and then a cooling block a useful addition. Another widely used term is CAS Latency (CL). This value indicates the wait time between the moment the memory controller issues a command to the modules in order to free up space and when this space is available on the module. The lower the number, the better.

This module has a value of CL-15.

It is recommended to install RAM in pairs because it improves performance. If you have a choice, then choose two modules from the same manufacturer with the same specifications exactly. You want a total of 8 gigabytes of memory have, obtain better two modules of 4 gigabytes or one of eight gigabytes. It is best to install two identical modules in parallel. The advantage is that a modern motherboard that can activate the dual-channel functionality. This boils down to the throughput is better than when you install only one memory module.

On the left, the four DIMM slots. A new pair of RAM modules you place in either the yellow slots or orange in both slots.

It is important that you place the modules in the proper slots. On motherboards with multiple slots, these color coded. Unfortunately, there is no standardization in some motherboards same color means you're there to insert the new RAM modules to other motherboards mean similar colors correct that you have no linked modules must post here. When in doubt, read the manual of the motherboard while. Some computer manufacturers require the installation of couples, for example, a Mac can refuse the memory if it is not installed in pairs. Some computers also need RAM memory in configurations of three modules.

Smartphones and tablets have also RAM, but of course there is no room for these devices in DIMM or SO-DIMM modules. RAM in mobile devices is often the type of DDR3 and DDR4, but the addition LP (Low Power). Low power means they consume less energy, but that LPDDR memory is slower than its DIMM brothers and sisters. This is not quite as mobile operating systems also require less memory than the operating systems of computers. LPDDR can take different forms, but in most cases, it is a chip that has been put firmly on the motherboard of your smartphone or tablet. This means that LPDDR memory not to exchange. Some netbooks are beneficiaries of LPDDR, the MacBook Air is a well known example.

The MacBook Air also uses LPDDR memory. Space-saving, but not to exchange.

Before you change the working memory of your computer or laptop, it is important that you discharge any static. This can be done using a wrist strap that you the one hand to tie your wrist and the other end to a grounded element such as a computer case fastens. If you're not grounded, a static shock can cause your components in your computer ruins. How do you change the working memory, a computer is different, but most desktop computers press with two hands on both plastic clamps that hold the memory. The memory pops up a little and you can remove it so. In laptop computers, the principle is often the same, but because the space is limited and the parts are much smaller, and when changing memory may be a delicate job. Be sure to read before you begin as the manual of your computer before you open the cabinet screws.

With a wrist strap can prevent you from making your computer components broken.

Although your main memory of your smartphone actually can not expand, it is through a hack is possible to do this with an Android device. You need the device for this purpose called 'rooting' which gives you access to various system functions. How to rooting a device is explained on this site. But only this: if you do not know what you're doing, it can also be quite wrong.

With this app you can use an SD card as extra RAM.

Do you have a rooted device, you can then with the app Roehsoft RAM Expander (SWAP) from the Play store using a MicroSD card as extra RAM module. How this is his work can be read in the app. You have there a MicroSD card of at least four gigabytes are needed, namely the app creates a file of four gigabytes to use as working memory. When purchasing be sure you buy a good MicroSD card. The quality of SD cards is indicated by classes. Class4 is recommended at least, Class 10 is the best choice. The extra RAM will never be able to work as soon as the internal LPDDR memory of your smartphone. Before purchasing the app, it is useful to first with the app Memory Info amp; Swap File Check to verify if your Android device is suitable for this RAM expansion.

Fury HyperX DDR3-1600 4GB Price: € 29.95 This module of four gigabyte automatically recognizes the host platform and clocks on the highest frequency. The Fury has a CL value of 10 and is suitable for users who do just want something more than just check e-mail. Through the cooling plate, the module is never too hot.