When I first built my current PC with the Ryzen 9 5900X, I picked up 64GB of DDR4 memory rated to run at 3600MT/s. At the time, this was the sweet spot for Zen 3 processors, and since I wanted enough ...

It's a time-consuming process, but it helped me optimize my existing hardware ...

If you are not running any apps while your Task Manager continuously shows that you use more than 70% of your RAM, then your PC has a high Memory/RAM usage issue. Ideally, it is normal to observe ...

Your computer has two basic kinds of memory: hard drive storage and random-access memory, and they perform separate functions. Although adding a second hard drive increases your PC's storage capacity, ...

When built my new rig in late 2023 I choose 32GB of memory. My dad is still running 8GB. My Old Thinkpad only has 4GB. Now wondering since Microsoft and other companies are pushing AI, by how much ...

I will shortly be upgrading my CPU and motherboard from an i5-6500 to an i5-9600K, and a B150 board to a Z390 board (Gigabyte Z390 Gaming X). I currently have 4 x 8 GB DDR4-2133 DIMMS in there. I was ...

Memory, or RAM, is one of the most important components in any PC. Without RAM, your PC cannot run. That certainly makes the prospect of it ever failing sound quite daunting, which is why you might be ...

RAM, or Random Access Memory, is what your computer uses to multi-task. Most devices with any kind of computer inside, whether it’s a PC, laptop, smartphone, or game console, will require a minimum ...

A computer's RAM stores active and recently used data. Because the RAM works much faster than the hard drive, keeping data in active memory helps speed up your computer. When a program uses up all of ...

Ben Khalesi writes about where artificial intelligence, consumer tech, and everyday technology intersect for Android Police. With a background in AI and Data Science, he’s great at turning geek speak ...