Installing your PC's memory

Pt. 5 of 10 | 3:52 |

How Do I build a PC

Friday October 15, 2010

In this episode, we show you

how to install RAM

into your computer and talk about some of the

different types of RAM

. If you're going to

build your own computer

, you'll want to know about these types as not all RAM cards will

match your motherboard

. We explain the

differences in RAM types

in this video.

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Show Notes

- RAM, or random access memory, is where short term memory is stored on your computer.

- If you're not building a high-end computer, you might be using DDR2 RAM. Most modern RAM is DDR3.

- Different motherboards support different RAM, so check your motherboard specifications to see what types of RAM are supported.

- Most motherboards have two or four slots for RAM.

- If your motherboard supports four slots, you'll want to install your RAM in pairs in either the first and third slots or the second and fourth.

- To install the RAM, first push back the fins on either side of the RAM slot.

- Match the tabs on the RAM with the RAM slot and gently press the RAM into place. The fins should automatically close.

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