RAM
Although not necessarily the most important, RAM is definitely one of the most important components in a computer system. Different types of applications require different amounts of RAM. For example, applications that deal with intensive graphics tend to use a great deal of RAM, whereas a word processing program doesn’t require quite as much. What is the standard amount of RAM being sold in computers today?
Begin your Internet research by reading the article “How Much RAM Is Enough ” at the first Web site listed below. Then research computer manufacturer sites such as Dell and Gateway in order to find the answers to the following questions:
- What is the standard amount of RAM that comes in their low-end machines?
- What about the high-end machines?
- How much would it cost to upgrade the RAM in a low-end machine?
Write a brief paper that summarizes your findings. Conclude your paper with a brief statement on how much RAM you think you need in your system and why. (If you don’t own a computer at the present time, write from the standpoint of how much you would want if you were to buy a computer.)
Suggested Web Sites:
http://www.computermemoryupgrade.net/how-much-ram-is-enough.html
http://www.dell.com
http://www.gateway.com
http://www.crucial.com
Suggested Keywords:
RAM, Computer RAM, Types of RAM, Installing RAM
