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Upgrade your memory ...

  1.Before upgrading your operating system.

Your computer's operating system (OS) has a significant impact on overall performance, and typically, a newer version of an OS demands more memory than its predecessor. Adding more memory when you upgrade your OS ensures a smoother transition, prevents potential problems and optimizes the performance of your system.

  2.Before installing new software or hardware.

New software often requires more memory than its predecessors, particularly productivity applications, photo-enhancing software, video editing programs, and the latest games. Similar to software, new hardware components, such as video cards or hard drives, require sufficient memory in order to deliver their promised level of performance. To make sure your system has enough memory, check all minimum hardware memory requirements, and consider adding more.

   3.Before networking a computer.

To get the most from any distributed network model, each individual system should have the same amount of memory as other systems on the network. You can breathe new life into aging systems with a simple memory upgrade.

  4.After purchasing a new system.

Many systems ship with minimal amounts of memory, which helps the manufacturer control costs. Before paying a higher price for a computer with more pre-installed RAM, check the price of a memory upgrade.