Computer Memory Upgrade

Computer Memory Upgrades and More

-My attempt to try and sort some things out for you on where to get your memory

The world of computer memory is one of the few constants in the IT world, it is a beast whose appetite is never completely satisfied. It seems every time a new operating system is released it sends everyone is a frenzy of RAM purchasing. There are a lot of places to get it online, and tons of different brands. I hope this article helps clear up a few things on your RAM purchasing journey.
The Competition
There seems to be hundreds of companies out there producing RAM but there are really only a few competitors. Crucial, and Kingston are the major players, and as far as the rest of them maybe Corsair, Mushkin, and Patriot. Honestly, for the home user I recommend staying with a major brand whos proven in their business model as opposed to savings a few bucks. Getting flakey RAM is very hard to troubleshoot and getting memory with a sold warranty is a must. For these reasons I typically recommend using Crucial Memory. I have been using them for about ten years and they have always been rock solid. Not to mention a lifetime warranty and just about the most competitive prices on the web.
The Company
The Crucial story starts with Micron Technology, Inc., one of the largest dynamic random access memory (DRAM) manufacturers in the world and the only one based in the U.S. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, Micron manufactures DRAM chips and assembles them into high-quality memory modules for sale to original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs") worldwide.

For nearly three decades, Micron has learned that when you make some of the very best memory in the world, lots of companies want it, from computer makers to wireless device manufacturers to printer producers. (And we're really glad that they do!)

How To Do It

then Micron asked, well, what about the end user? What about the everyday folks who want to upgrade their existing systems with OEM-quality memory — the home desktop user, the IT network guy, the student notebook user? Why don't we offer our memory to the public, at factory-direct pricing?
So in 1996, Micron responded to a growing demand for high-quality memory upgrades among end users who wanted the best possible performance from their systems. Micron launched Crucial Technology in September of that year, and for the first time, end users had the opportunity to buy directly from the manufacturer the same memory modules bought by the world's major OEMs for original installation in their systems.

Having a direct sales division focused on selling Micron's DRAM to the public was apparently an idea whose time had come, and 10 successful years later, we have expanded our product line to include flash cards and readers, and USB flash drives
(I “borrowed” this from their site)


 
Why I like em
This is a real easy question to answer, their product is rock solid, their warranty is rock solid, and they have always been there when I needed them. They stand behind their product better than anyone I have ever used and they have always had the RAM I needed, no matter what the brand PC. I should point out I always recommend using model specific memory when at all possible for maximum compatibilty. It really doesn’t cost anymore (typically) and you’ll be glad you chose to get specific.

Why Upgrade?
There are a variety of reasons to upgrade your memory. Many of them are software related, either you’ve upgraded your OS, or installed some new software that required more memory. The other reason is perhaps your doing more with you computer now than you have done before. Either way, don’t be afraid to upgrade, it’s one of the easiest things you will ever do and I even did a short video on upgrading your memory. I would also love to offer my advice on the topic, just use the form below to submit your questions.
The Bottom Line
Upgrading your RAM can make a world of difference in how the day to day operation of your personal computer goes and I highly recommend looking into it. Look up your computer using the memory selector I have provided I think you will be pretty surprised how cheap and easy to do it is. You can thank me later.