▷ How much ram memory can i install on my pc

RAM (Random Access Memory) is the memory that the PC uses to store data from programs that are in use. In general, the more RAM you have installed, the more programs you can run at once. However, the amount you can install is determined by both the hardware and the operating system of your PC. This means that you will have to check both to find out how much RAM you can add to your PC. How much RAM can I install on my PC.

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Know how much RAM you can mount on your PC

One of the reasons PC sales have plummeted, at least in our opinion, is the fact that many users don't see the need to update their systems as often as before. Upgrading a 486 processor to a Pentium, or a Pentium to a Pentium II, was a big problem in the past, as were upgrades to system RAM, or the graphics card.

Today, upgrades no longer produce high performance gains. Sure you can install a new graphics card to get even more frames per second in games, or a faster processor to convert those media files faster, but overall, the gains aren't quite as noticeable as before, unless we're updating a very old system.

Currently RAM is very expensive, but if you need to improve the performance of your PC and this is the limiting factor, it is still one of the easiest updates to make and one of the most affecting the overall performance of the computer, being the SSD what is most noticeable. The two keys to know the maximum amount of RAM you can mount are the operating system and the motherboard, let's see all the details step by step.

The operating system is the first key

The first step is to determine if you have a 32-bit or 64-bit Windows. The Windows operating system has a maximum amount of RAM that it will recognize depending on it. If you have more RAM installed than is allowed, the additional RAM will not be used. This limit is determined by whether Windows is 32-bit or 64-bit.

• 32-bit Windows can support up to 4 GB of RAM. 64-bit Windows can support up to 128 GB in the case of Windows 10 Home, or 2 TB of RAM in the cases of Windows 10 Education, Enterprise, Pro.

To find out, you just have to go to the control panel, and then to the system section, there you will see in a very clear way if your Windows is 32-bit or 64-bit.

The motherboard is the second determining factor

The next step is to identify the motherboard, as this is the second limitation on the maximum amount of RAM you can install. Even if your operating system supports a ton of RAM, you're still limited by what the motherboard can support. If you do not have access to your motherboard documentation, you will need to identify the motherboard model and consult the specifications online.

To do this you will have to open the case of your PC and write down the specific model number of the motherboard. Near the beginning of the motherboard documentation, you should be able to find a table or spec page. Find the maximum amount of RAM or system memory that can be installed. You'll also see the number of slots available on your motherboard.

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RAM must be installed in pairs. If your motherboard supports 16GB of RAM and it has four slots, you can install four 4GB sticks or two 8GB sticks to reach its maximum. The reason for this is that current motherboards work in dual channel, with the exception of higher-end platforms that work in quad channel. This makes the system read data from several memory modules at the same time, improving speed. Therefore, we recommend that you take a look at our article on Single Channel vs Dual Channel.

In the event that you do not have the documentation at hand, you will have to search on the official website of the motherboard manufacturer. You will have to locate the exact model, and access the specifications section to see the maximum amount of RAM supported. In our case we have a Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3. As you can see in the image, this model has four slots and supports a maximum of 32 GB of DDR3 1600 MHz memory, is it a board that is already old?

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