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
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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
Step-by-step guide to upgrading your computer's memory. Also, learn how to install new Ram
Jargon buster
Computer jargon can be baffling, so we've drawn up a list of easy-to-understand definitions
Upgrading laptop memory video guide
Simple, step-by-step advice on upgrading your laptop's memory 
