Computer Memory – Why Is It Important?
Technology geeks (I can say that because I am one myself) go out and buy the latest gadgets at the highest prices because they all have some new fangled function or a re sporting the latest colors or designs when they haven’t really used all the functionality of the one they already own.
A majority of computer users do not play games on their computers (they probably have a play station or a Wii), nor do they use massively processor hungry applications like computer aided design packages or finite element (fea) calculation packages.
And if the processor manufacturers were entirely, open they would also tell you that there are still today very few programs that can even take advantage of the multithreaded capability of today’s breed of processors.
One fact that is undeniable though is that when you go and buy your next Pc with all its raw computing power you will probably still need to by something extra to make it work efficiently within a short space of time.
With your average automobile for example, a good all round performer will be the sum of all its components , tires, suspension etc. not just the power of the engine. But what good is a 150 mph engine if the tires are only rated for 70mph.
The same applies to your average Pc or laptop but with different components and whilst automotive legislation will ensure that the automobile that you buy will be fit for purpose, computer vendors and system integrators are getting away with selling what many experts would believe is really “barely fit for purpose”.
What we are in reality talking about here of course is the system memory.
As Pc power increases programs get more complex, and as they get more complex they use more computer memory.
The more programs you install even if only working in the background i.e. anti virus programs, music programs and system utilities the more memory is used and so on.
Simply put the more memory the programs have to access, the faster and more efficiently the Pc will work.
It’s a bit like putting a block of wood under your cars gas pedal, it will still accelerate but just not as quickly as it is really capable of.
Computer resellers really should be giving the best advice to there customers at point of sale rather than taking the quick buck on a quick sale especially at the budget end of the market.
After all lets face it, a little additional memory should not cost more than $50 – $100 extra and is a worthy investment if you plan to keep your hardware for more than a year, or have more than a handful of programs you want to load up.
The positive side to all this is of course that there is a massive market in after sales computer memory which seems to grow ever stronger because of the need for more memory in a machine.
Computer memory upgrades are easily obtainable fortunately and something which you can do yourself. You can do an memory upgrade scan to ensure and guarantee that the memory is indeed correct for your system and fit it yourself when it arrives a few days later if ordered on line.
Or you can contact you local computer repair professional who can also perform this inexpensive task if you have already purchased a new Pc or if your existing system is running slowly.
If you are thinking of purchasing new hardware then do yourself a favor and make sure you get a memory upgrade if you are purchasing a budget machine. If the salesperson does not give you the option ask for it. You will be the person that benefits in the long run.
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