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Installing extra memory

Installing extra memory

  • How to enhance your computer's performance by adding memory
  • A step-by-step guide to choosing, preparing and installing new RAM
  • Which? explains all the major technical terms for you in our jargon buster 
  • See how it's done with our new video guide

What's in this guide

Why upgrade?

How adding extra memory can improve your computer’s performance.

What to consider

A step-by-step guide to what you should do before you begin your upgrade.

Installation guide

Access our step-by-step guide to upgrading your computer's memory here. Also, learn how to install new Ram in this section.

Jargon buster

Computer jargon can be baffling, so we've drawn up a list of easy-to-understand definitions.

Upgrading laptop memory video guide

Watch our video guide for simple, step-by-step advice on upgrading your laptop's memory.