Adding RAM to your computer is an easy and cost-effective way to boost your computer's performance. Even a computer novice can handle this task for either a laptop or a desktop. It wasn't always easy. There are two parts to upgrading your computer's RAM: 1) finding/buying the right RAM, 2) installing the RAM. Installing it is--and has been--fairly straightforward. Finding it? Well, that used to be quite a challenge.
But years ago, Crucial.com created an easy-to-use web site that helped consumers identify which RAM works in which computers. They have continued to improve their web site, and today, you can use Crucial's system scanner to find out how many RAM slots you have, which ones are full, which RAM works with your system, whether you need to install two modules at a time, and more. Many other sites have followed in Crucial's footsteps (I'm not certain that Crucial.com was the first to develop this "wizard" approach to RAM shopping), but there's another reason to buy from Crucial....
Not all RAM is created equal. I've seen too many people have RAM fail on them, and when RAM goes bad, it can cripple a computer--at least temporarily. Crucial is one of the world's largest RAM manufacturers, and they stand behind their product. There may be a few other good RAM companies out there, but whenever I'm buying RAM for my business or am recommending a RAM upgrade to somebody, Crucial.com is THE place I go. The usefulness of the web site and the reliability of the product justify the slightly higher cost vs. other brands or resellers.
P.S.: Don't forget to use FatWallet when you shop at Crucial.
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Ya know, bnick, I was just thinking that this post may be helpful for an 85 year-old ewe.
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