Before you make any purchases, you need to know how much memory you have and what type of memory to buy.

To see how much RAM is in your PC, go to the Start menu, click Settings, and then click Control Panel. Click System and then select the General tab. At the bottom of the page you should see the amount of RAM.

Most games will specify the minimum amount of RAM you need to install them and play. For example, Harry Potter And The Prisoner of Azkaban requires 256 MB. This amount includes RAM that the computer needs to do its own background work as well as to run the game.

Dale Mater, tech lead at CompTech Care, says that the amount of RAM you need depends on the operating system you are using. For Windows 98, 128 MB to 256 MB is more than enough. For Windows XP, “the more the merrier—depending on what you’re doing,” he says. If you’re just surfing the Internet and writing letters, you need 256 MB to 512 MB. “If you’re gaming, the sky’s the limit,” says Dale, which means anywhere from 512 MB to 1 GB RAM (extreme gamers will need even more). You’ll also need more RAM if you’re using a lot of applications at the same time, such as desktop publishing and video rendering.

RAM modules can be purchased in 128 MB, 256 MB, and 512 MB sizes. To get more memory for your computer, call the experts at CompTech Care at 800-332-6153 or visit our website.

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