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DDR5 RAM is newer and faster than DDR4 RAM, and if you’re looking to upgrade, this standard will future-proof your rig. Much like its predecessor, DDR5 RAM sticks have a variety of speeds, lighting options, and price points.

Looking to build a new PC or upgrade the RAM in your rig? DDR4 RAM is still a great option, even after being on the market for nearly a decade. The best DDR4 RAM will be able to process and load everything you need, from video games to editing software to a hundred Chrome tabs.

It can be useful to check your RAM speed to see how fast your computer can access local memory. While this is not the most important factor for your computer’s performance, it’s still useful information.

Although most PCs are still running on DDR4 or even DDR3 memory, DDR6 is well on its way to being released. But how far away is the release of the upcoming memory standard, and will it be worth the wait?

Enterprise-grade computer hardware can be really boring, but some of it can actually be exciting. There’s a specific feature that’s been commonplace in servers and workstations for a very long time, and users with consumer hardware have looked at in jealousy: ECC RAM. Can you use it?

In many building guides, you’ve probably been advised that you should use an “anti-static wrist strap” before starting the build process. But is this really necessary? What even is it?

Using Windows 11’s memory compression feature, you can get your PC’s RAM to store more data than its original capacity. This allows your PC to read data faster, improving your overall experience. We’ll show you how to enable and disable memory compression on your computer.

When it comes to computers, more is better. Well, sort of. Most users understand that a faster processor, with speed expressed in megahertz or gigahertz, is more desirable. Likewise, it’s fairly obvious that having more gigabytes of memory (aka RAM) is a good thing. But your RAM has another stat you might be confused about: speed.

Used PC parts can be a great way to save a buck on a new PC build or upgrade, but while some are a good idea, there are certain scenarios where you might not want to buy something used. Which parts should you buy, and which ones should you avoid?

If you are looking to upgrade the memory in your computer, you are probably wondering how many open slots you have, what type of RAM is already installed, and what you need to buy for an upgrade without having to open your computer.