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Do I need more memory?

So how do you know if you computer is due for a memory upgrade? Well the following information should help you determine the answer to this question : –

– Has your machine recently started to slow down? This could have happened due to the installation of more software or that you are now utilising more applications on that machine all at once.

– Can you hear you hard drive working away more than usual? This is generally due to information being passed to and from the back end of the hard drive as there is not enough memory to deal with all of the requests the system is sending.  

– Are you looking at upgrading your operating system? When you upgrade your operating system there will be a minimum amount of memory required to install.  You will then need to think about how much memory you will require to run any other applications you wish to have on the machine.

– Are you receiving “Low memory” notifications from the operating system? You will receive these messages such as “Low Memory” or Out of Memory” when the machine cannot handle the request you have sent it as all of the memory you currently have installed is being utilized by the machine for other operations. You would generally at this point have to close down the machine and reboot in order to be able to refresh the RAM to then continue with what you wish to do.

If you are not sure as to the specific memory you require for your computer.  Please use the Offtek memory configurator to determine memory that is 100% compatible with your machine.

Upgrading the memory of your laptop, desktop,  netbook or electronic device can sometimes be a time consuming and complex process and it’s difficult to know what memory fits with your product. The OFFTEK Configurator makes finding the right memory simple. So whether you’re asking yourself, “What is computer memory?” or “How much memory do I need?” or you’re simply looking for flash memory for your media device, Offtek can help you find the memory for your next upgrade.

With a lifetime warranty and a no quibble returns policy you cannot go wrong.

About Sarah Clements

Sarah is an original, joined OFFTEK in 2000 after doing her work experience at the company and was not allowed to leave. You name the role and she has done it, playing key roles in developing both the warehouse and supply chain management systems. Having worked her way through the ranks she is now the driving force behind Offtek and is one of our most experienced employees. - Goes Crazy over guitars - Is the current Table Tennis champion of OFFTEK - Dreams of one day owning a ranch You can contact Sarah directly @ sarah.c@offtek.co.uk
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