New computer model comes every month and year; it’s difficult sometimes to keep up with the updates in technology. Desktop computer at the office having a 2.0 GHz processor speed and 512Mb RAM is slowed down by the increase of memory usage from the latest application software. Adding Computer RAM would easily extend the computer’s useful life to another two or so more years. RAM (Random Access Memory) are one of the ways to improve computer performance. The more you put on your computer the better the computer performance. Different kinds of desktop computer or laptop computer needs different kind of RAM too. Fitting a PC RAM on an Apple’s Macintosh computer would just not work, because the two are of different design.

The standard Apple iMac G5 supports up to 2Gb RAM and it needs to Add IMAC Memory to the standard store configuration of 512Mb installed as a single DIMM. This means that there is still one empty slot for memory upgrade. The RAM installation for the iMac is the easiest ever. Apple has truly made it easy to upgrade the RAM for iMac. The RAM slot is at the bottom of the computer. The steps could be outlined as simple as unscrewing a small panel, inserting the RAM, and screwing back the panel on. It really couldn’t be simpler than this. After unscrewing the small panel, removed the 512 Mb RAM, and install two 1 Gb chips in under a minute to make it 2 Gb RAM.

Acer’s TravelMate 3012WTMi at home comes with a 1Gb RAM, but after two years of use the memory is not enough. What is needed for TravelMate 3012 is a compatible DDR PC2700 Memory. The process is as simple as removing a cover at the bottom of the laptop. Removing the current two 512Mb RAM from two memory slots and replace it with two 1Gb RAM module then screw back the cover.

The upgrade for both are done in similar fashion, but what is important is to have the right kind of RAM to be used. Using an incorrect memory module will result malfunction of the laptop or computer. Thus, having an OEM compatible replacement memory would be crucial. Online sites like memorydeal.net would be helpful in selecting the right computer or laptop OEM compatible RAM module.