ADATA Computer RAM 2 GB Capacity per Module

Choosing the RAM Amount For Your Computer

RAM is an essential part of any laptop or desktop setup, and has a major influence on your computer's performance. Choosing RAM is one of the most important decisions to make whenever you are building a new system or upgrading an existing one.

How Much RAM Do I Need?

• The more RAM you have, the more processes your device can run simultaneously. A memory upgrade provides a noticeable performance boost when running complex programs like games or image editing software. On the other hand, you might not see a difference when browsing the Internet or using word processing software, especially if you don't open a lot of browser tabs at once.
• A computer with 2 GB of memory will have enough for ordinary web browsing, checking emails, and using office applications. It may struggle with more demanding modern games and other memory-intensive applications.
• For applications that need more computer memory, you may see better performance with more RAM. If you are building a gaming desktop, 8 or 16 GB would be more suitable. You can also use several ADATA 2GB modules together so long as they are all from the same generation.

Which Features Should I Look For?

• Make sure that your RAM is from the right generation. DDR3 RAM will not work with a motherboard that only supports DDR2, as different generations of memory all have different numbers of pins. ADATA is a brand that has produced several generations of 2 GB computer memory modules.
• RAM speed is a measure of how quickly the memory can accept new data. For example, DDR3-1333 is a type of DDR3 that can take on new data at a speed of 1333 MHz. It is also known as PC3-10600 RAM because it is DDR3 with a maximum data transfer rate of 10600 MB per second. Even if the generation and capacity are the same, 2 GB of PC3-12800 memory will provide snappier performance than 2 GB of PC3-10600.
• Different RAM modules run at different voltages. Lower voltage memory consumes less electricity in order to run. Lower voltage is more important for laptop computers as it extends the battery life, but it also reduces the price of running a desktop computer.

Which Other Upgrades Should I Consider?

• Memory isn't necessarily the bottleneck holding back your computer's performance. You can run diagnostic tools on your system to find out how much the programs you run actually need.
• Upgrading your processor is a straightforward way to see better performance. More processing power is great for demanding applications like games.
• If gaming performance is your main concern, upgrading your graphics card can be the most important upgrade to make. Non-gamers are likely to see more benefit from a new processor or memory module.