✅ Faster multitasking
✅ Improved system performance
✅ Smoother gaming and software use
✅ Better performance with VMs and large files
🪟 Windows
System Information > Installed Physical Memory
Or:
wmic memorychip get capacity, manufacturer, speed
🐧 Linux
free -h
Or:
sudo dmidecode --type memory
✅ Identify RAM type (DDR3/DDR4/DDR5)
✅ Check max supported RAM (Motherboard specs)
✅ Match speed, size & slot (e.g., 8GB DDR4 2666MHz)
✅ Buy compatible RAM module(s)
🔌 Power off & unplug PC
🔧 Open the cabinet
🧼 Discharge static (touch metal surface)
📏 Align RAM notch with slot
⬇️ Insert RAM firmly until clips snap
🔌 Reconnect and power on
🔌 Power off and remove battery (if removable)
🔧 Unscrew back panel
↕️ Insert RAM at 30–45° angle
🔩 Close the panel and boot
Windows:
Task Manager > Performance > Memory
** BIOS/UEFI:
** Check total RAM detected
Linux:
free -h
❗ Always use same voltage and speed for stability
💡 Mix matched RAM may work, but not optimal
🧪 Run memory test if unsure:
mdsched.exe