Random Access Memory (RAM), or memory, is the term used to identify internal data storage areas in a computer. Data is stored on memory chips either in internal storage chambers inside a computer or on external devices, such as hard disks or data sticks. A memory error results when something either goes wrong with the [...]
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How Microprocessors Work
April 28th, 2010 · No Comments · Introductions, Q & A, Technology
The computer you are using to read this page uses a microprocessor to do its work. The microprocessor is the heart of any normal computer, whether it is a desktop machine, a server or a laptop. The microprocessor you are using might be a Pentium, a K6, a PowerPC, a Sparc or any of the [...]
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Beginners Guides: Overclocking the CPU, Motherboard & Memory
February 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · CPU, Introductions, Memory, Motherboards
The term overclocking is thrown around a lot, for better or worse. If you’re one of the many who has never overclocked, this guide will explain what it is and how to do it to the computers’ processor, motherboard and memory. The prospect of overclocking a computer system can be intimidating for a computer newcomer, [...]
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How to diagnose bad RAM
February 19th, 2010 · No Comments · How To Diagnose, Memory
Does your computer emit endless beeps during bootup? Does your PC crash for no apparent reason at random intervals? Or you get blue screens of death with errors such as IRQL_Less_or_Not_Equal? If so, then it is very likely that there is a problem with your computers memory (RAM). Common symptoms of bad ram There are [...]
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The Complete Guide to Choose a Gaming Memory/RAM
February 7th, 2010 · No Comments · Memory, PC Gaming
Other than the CPU and motherboard, the RAM (Random Access Memory is the next most important hardware in your system. When a computer first boots up, the system loads data from the hard drive into the RAM. At any point of time when the CPU needs any information, it will access the RAM to retrieve [...]
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Gaming PCs
February 4th, 2010 · No Comments · How To Buy, PC Gaming
When it comes to PC performance, few people demand more power than gamers. Keeping up with developers who are constantly pushing hardware to its limits requires the best system possible, specifically tailored to peak every bit of performance it possibly can. Unfortunately for buyers, this means a gaming PC can not really have a weakness. [...]
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