Slow Computer? Check Your RAM

It's an inevitable reality that all computers eventually begin to slow down. Over both short and long periods of time computers become bogged down with not only a number of different processes they must run but with things like spyware and malware as well. Of course even computers that are kept free and clean of these things eventually become slow.

Many businesses and even individuals will become frustrated and rush out to purchase a new computer in order to alleviate the problem. This course of action however is often the most expensive one anyone can take. Before any business owner, IT manager, or even personal home user rushes out to replace their existing computer with a new one they should first have a professional look at it to determine if improvements can be made to the PC in question.

One of the most common causes of slowdown over longer periods of time is a lack of RAM. While a computers processor is often equated to a human brain, the RAM in a computer is more or less the engine that drives that brain. As new and intensive programs are installed on a computer its resources are used to run those programs. As more and more are installed and most people multitask while working on a computer, individuals will begin to notice slowdown after some time. Adding more RAM however is often the cure to what ails a sluggish computer.

They're also other things that professionals can look at inside of a machine that will help them determine whether or not a computer's life can be extended through these types of additions though RAM is usually the first thing they'll check and one of the most important aspects to any machine.

Should you have a slow computer in your home or office or have questions about RAM please be sure to contact us so that we may be of assistance!


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