adding memory to pc

[Yemff]

Ive got a 1.0Ghz, 2Gb RAM powermac that I got in 2003 that still works like new, the only time it slows is when streaming videos, since the video card is pretty small compared to newer ones. But to answer your question switching ram is pretty much one of the easiest hardware upgrades you can do, just take out old and put in new, making sure you buy the right speed of ram for your computer. However you need to see if your computer can support 2GB of ram, there is a maximum you can use per slot. Good luck!

[Wherryj]

no, you will nhot lose anything on the hard drive.

when you receive the memory just shutdown and unplug the computer from power

open the case and touch any metal portion of the case to release static electricity.

remove the old memory

open the new memory and compare to old to make sure it has the slot in the same spot

install new memory

close case

plug in

power on

Also, make sure that you have compatible memory and optimally two identical units. Some motherboards are a bit picky about memory, so just having the correct speed doesn't guarantee that it will work.

I've run into that on my Lenovo T42 in the past. Even when using the same company's memory, certain series within the same memory type and speed would work and others were no-go (well documented on the internet/company website).

[Wherryj]

Ive got a 1.0Ghz, 2Gb RAM powermac that I got in 2003 that still works like new, the only time it slows is when streaming videos, since the video card is pretty small compared to newer ones. But to answer your question switching ram is pretty much one of the easiest hardware upgrades you can do, just take out old and put in new, making sure you buy the right speed of ram for your computer. However you need to see if your computer can support 2GB of ram, there is a maximum you can use per slot. Good luck!

If you aren't sure, Crucial has a memory checking application that will tell you what type, how much per slot, maximum supported, etc. You don't have to purchase it there if you don't want to, but can use it to be sure about what you are buying.

http://www.crucial.com/