What is RAM?

RAM is Random Access Memory. Many get confused and think it is where all the date is stored. It's not. RAM returns any data in a certain time. No matter where the data is, hint the name random access.


1. Why is it important?

RAM is important for anyone. If you are a multi tasker, RAM is one of the most crucial components of a computer. If you are a gamer, RAM plays a huge impact on how fast your game loads and will keep it from lagging. RAM is the most important component, in my opinion, for any computer. Most computers that people buy at wal-mart only have 526k or 1 Gig of RAM. In today's computing that will get you no where. Have at least 2 Gigabytes and that will keep you up to date.


2. What Companies make RAM?

There are many brands of RAM Here are several brand names:

G. Skill
Kingston Technology
OCZ Technology Inc.
Patriot Memory
Corsair
Mushkin


3. How much do RAM Sticks generally cost?

RAM used to be quite pricey. Now RAM is surprisingly cheap. You can find 1 Gig of RAM for as low at $19 up to $115. Keep in mind...You get what you pay for, especially when dealing with computers.

4. Where is the best place to buy upgrade?

RAM.

What is a Video Card?

A Video Card, also known as a Graphics Card, is the device connected to your motherboard that produces an image on your monitor.

1. Why is it important?

It's function is to project an image. The importance is really up to you to decide. If you are a hard core gamer, you would want a good video card. If you are occasional computer person then a regular will work fine.


2. What Companies make Video Cards?

There are many video card manufacturers. Here are several of them:

ASUS
EVGA
HIS
MSI
XFX
Sapphire Technology Limited

3. How much do Video Cards generally cost?

Depending on the quality of the video card prices range from as low as $10 to $300
or more. Always remember...you get what you pay for, especially when dealing with computers.


4. Where is the best place to buy upgrade?

Video Cards.

What is a Motherboard?

A motherboard is the primary unit of the computer.


1. Why is it important?

It provides all the connections for all the other hardware to communicate with each other.


2. What Companies make Motherboards?

There are many brands of motherboards all containing different chip sets. Here are several brand names:

Asus
DFI
Gigabyte
MSI
A-bit
eVGA
XFX
Foxconn
Intel (reference)
Biostar
ECS


3. How much do Motherboards generally cost?

Depending on the quality of the motherboard...Motherboards can range from I hate to say...But $25 to $230. Remember, you get what you pay for.


4. Where is the best place to buy upgrade?

Motherboards.

Easiest Tip Ever = More Disk Space!!

This tip will boost your disk space. Disk Space is the the amount of date your hard drive can hold. This is how simple it is:

1. Click the Start Button.
-All Programs
-Accessories
-System Tools
-Disk Cleanup

Choose the C:/ drive if it asks.

Your computer is now detecting how much space it can free up for you.

Once it has finished it will open up a a window with a few icons that have boxes next to them. Check the box next to whatever you would like to delete. Confirm it, then windows will erase all the junk. Your computer will have more disk space. YAY!

Stop your computer from bogging out!!

This will help your CPU (processor) Usage. Your computer won't bog out( go slow and or lag really bad.)

1. Ctrl + Alt + Del
2. Click the Processes Tab.
3. End all the processes that you are not using at the moment.
DO NOT END THE SYSTEM OR LOCAL PROCESSES

If you do happened to end a process that you need. No worries! Click on the Start Button. Press run... and the type in the process you accidentally deleted.


Tomorrow's tip will be about how to put all your scattered files all neat and together in no time or hassle!

What this Blog is About.

This blog is about making your computer perform better, faster, smoother, faster boot-ups. It will be a guide for people who don't know much about computers. I will make it really simple to understand. I recommend that most people use these tips. I have gone to so many friend's houses and amped up their computers in less than 30 minutes. =) Enjoy!