Conquering my own apprehension about RAM upgrades can be your inspiration. Upgrading your RAM can be the cheapest path to improved performance around. I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009.

When I built my first gaming PC in 2013, I opted for 16GB of RAM, which was considered overkill back then. Even some of the most demanding games at the time—like Crysis 3 and Battlefield 4—didn't ...

How much RAM does your PC actually need in 2025? A Windows and Mac expert weighs in ...

I will shortly be upgrading my CPU and motherboard from an i5-6500 to an i5-9600K, and a B150 board to a Z390 board (Gigabyte Z390 Gaming X). I currently have 4 x 8 GB DDR4-2133 DIMMS in there. I was ...

If you've installed new RAM in your system, you may be tempted to toss your old modules. Keep them around! Topher, an avid Mac user for the past 15 years, has been a contributing author to MacFixIt ...

Trace gives us a detail look at how to replace the RAM and HDD in your laptop for better performance. If you're running an older laptop that's starting to feel a bit long in the tooth, it may be time ...

There are many, many cases where a computer that's "moving slow" or running "so crash-y" can work perfectly fine again with a boost in its available RAM, or memory. Because, honestly, the processor ...

I've been a reader of Ars for awhile now and I've been having a little computer dilema.<BR><BR>I am a college student working an internship this summer and making a little money. My CPU is a 2100+ ...

Upgrading a PC is a cost-effective option compared to buying a new PC. However, if your motherboard has already reached its hardware limitations, you need to purchase a new PC. When it comes to ...

When it comes to upgrading your Mac, RAM is the easy choice. It’s inexpensive, it’s relatively easy to install, and it can make a noticeable difference. But as a quick visit to just about any Mac ...

Ericuse165 found some memory at a great price. He asked the Laptops forum if he should update his laptop from 4GB to 8. If the money is right, you probably should. But you need to consider a few ...