1. Physical examination
Find where the ram is installed, desktops will need case removed and notebook should have a RAM access panel on the bottom of the laptop. Once you can see the RAM slots, you can identify the modules, there will be numbers and codes on the modules that identify the speed: look for a part number starting with PC2 or PC3 or PC4.
You can also see how many slots there are and how many are free.
2. Software
There are a few good system scanning software on the internet. We recommend CPU-Z (the link is a google search find CPU-Z) or go to cpuid.com and download the latest version directly. After download; install and launch the program.
There are two ways of identifying the memory:
2A: Use the memory tab. It will show the frequency, that number needs to be doubled and then you can find the right ram on our DDR2 or DDR3 or DDR4 pages. When you are on those pages, just select the speed box and the type of system (desktop or notebook) and it will display all available sizes.
Find where the ram is installed, desktops will need case removed and notebook should have a RAM access panel on the bottom of the laptop. Once you can see the RAM slots, you can identify the modules, there will be numbers and codes on the modules that identify the speed: look for a part number starting with PC2 or PC3 or PC4.
You can also see how many slots there are and how many are free.
2. Software
There are a few good system scanning software on the internet. We recommend CPU-Z (the link is a google search find CPU-Z) or go to cpuid.com and download the latest version directly. After download; install and launch the program.
There are two ways of identifying the memory:
2A: Use the memory tab. It will show the frequency, that number needs to be doubled and then you can find the right ram on our DDR2 or DDR3 or DDR4 pages. When you are on those pages, just select the speed box and the type of system (desktop or notebook) and it will display all available sizes.
This method does not show how many slots there are or what is installed. To do that, use the next method...
2B: Save a specification txt and view it. This file can also be emailed to [email protected] and we can identify and recommend an upgrade.
2B: Save a specification txt and view it. This file can also be emailed to [email protected] and we can identify and recommend an upgrade.
On Windows 10, when your computer starts getting slow due to memory demanding applications (such as Google Chrome, Photoshop, or Premiere Pro), understanding the number of RAM (Random Access. RAM slots are located on the computer's motherboard Computers use multiple memory storage systems to store and retrieve data. One such memory system called random access memory (RAM) is connected to the computer motherboard via RAM slots. Computer random access memory (RAM) is one of the most important components in determining your system’s performance. RAM gives applications a place to store and access data on a short-term basis. It stores the information your computer is actively using so that it can be accessed quickly. If still an amount of RAM is unusable, move on to the next solution. Solution 3: Physical Inspect RAMs. In some cases, the reason Windows 10 showed less amount of RAM usable was due to a physical defect. So we will check the RAMs physically, and will also rule out the possibility if the slots on which the RAMs are installed are faulty.
When you view the txt file, scroll down to memory section. The txt file will show each ram slot and the type of ram or no ram installed. Again like example A; you can use the ram you identify to match it on our DDR2 or DDR3 or DDR4 pages. When you are on those pages, just select the speed box and the type of system (desktop or notebook) and it will display all available sizes.
To guarantee a 100% compatible upgrade it is best to identify your Mac model then use our Apple page to find your Mac and see all the upgrades available. Buying standard ram for a Mac can be problematic. For example Macs are sensitive to speed type, although the internet says fast ram is backward compatible, in reality it does not work all the time. You can identify your Mac in two ways.
1. Model identifier. Every Mac has a model identifier, it is the ID to use as it is unique to each series. Top left of your screen, click on the Apple logo then Go to 'About this Mac' -> Under Overview click 'More Info' or 'System Report' in newer Macs ->In 'Hardware Overview' look for 'Machine Identifier' or 'Model Identifier' in newer iMacs
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2. You can use just the model and the year to identify your Mac. In the example above, you would go to the Apple upgrade page and find the model Macbook Pro 15 inch mid 2010. We have that model listed and you can see all the upgrades. If your model is not there, please contact us for help.
A quick way to see what is installed is top left of your screen, click on the Apple logo then Go to 'About this Mac' -> Under Overview click 'Memory' tab and it should show the RAM
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When purchasing a new Server, Workstation or PC to support an expansion card one of the most important things to determine is what type of slot does the motherboard have. There are 3 types of slots that have been used for over the years: ISA, PCI, and PCI Express (PCIe). These are also the most common types of slots that computer motherboards have had for expansion cards. Let’s take a look at each of these:
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ISA Slots
The ISA Slots are shown in Green in image to the right. This is the oldest slot type that is still available today. Computers with ISA slots are no longer available from major computer manufacturers, Ram PC Systems still sells industrial class systems with ISA slots.
PCI Slots
PCI slots were the replacment for ISA slots. The PCI Slots are shown in the Red box in the image. PCI slots come in several different versions including 5 volt and 3.3 volt slots, and 32-bit and 64-bit PCI-X slots. PCI slots are going away as well but are still available from some major computer manufacturers but they usually only offer one PCI slot. Ram PC Systems has several different systems available with 2 or more PCI slots.
PCI Express Slots
PCI Express slots are the replacement for PCI slots, and also AGP (used only for video cards). PCI Express, also labeled as PCIe come in numerous bus widths labeled: x1, x2, x4, x8, and x16.