Know The Importance Of Computer Memory

You have probably heard the expression: "You can't be too rich or too thin." Well, now you can also add: "You can't have too much memory."

Actually, that last phrase is little misleading because when buying RAM (Random Access Memory) for your computer you can have too much if your computer doesn't have the hardware to handle or utilize all of your RAM. But for the most part, as any computer user will quickly realize, when it comes to computers you can't have too much memory.

Therefore, when buying a laptop or computer, memory should be one of your main considerations. Go for the highest amount you can afford simply because the more RAM you have, the faster your computer will run.

Besides, many of today's software applications place ever increasing demands on your system's memory. You have peripherals such as webcams, digital cameras, DVD players, USB hard drives...throw in extremely complicated webpages and PC based video games... all needing more and more RAM. Who knows what the immediate future will bring and what extra demands will be made upon your system's memory.
The Tricky Issue of Shared Memory

Keep in mind, that unless you have a high end graphics video card with its own memory, your system's memory will more than likely be shared between your Processor (CPU) and your graphics chip (video memory). Which means when your computer uses its own memory for your operating system, software applications, peripherals... your memory is quickly used up if this memory is also shared to run your video/graphics - your system will report significantly less memory than what you originally thought you had.

That's why many computer gamers will buy expensive Graphics Cards with lots of sing. So if your memory requirements are very low, you can save yourself some money by going with the minimum amount of RAM, just make sure it is enough to run your computer (OS, CPU and Videos) smoothly. Always keep in mind, in most cases, you can simply install extra memory in the future if you should need it.

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