Can I just stick it in

I gotta get more ram for WoW and porn, but I don't know how to do it and I'm not gonna ave someone else do it cause they'll probably over charge me and blah blah blah im in jail. So how do I do it?

 

OH YEAH! JUST STICK IT IN!!!!!

 

If it's the right type of RAM, it's pretty much just sticking it in. Most of computer hardware is. If it's not the correct slot, it prob'ly just won't fit

 

there's a notch on ram, that makes it only fit a certain way, in a certain slot.

more than likely, if it's a more or less recent computer, ram ought to easily fit.

or just pop out a stick, go to some computer store, and say "me need more this"

 

That's all very well, but I suspect Juggs has a habit of making things fit into holes where they were never meant to fit!

 

There are several things you need to consider before "just sticking it in".

Do you have a place to "stick it"? Does the motherboard have any open RAM slots available? If not, you need to replace some of the existing memory in order to free up a slot for expansion. For example, if your MB has only 2 slots, and you currently have 128 MB of RAM in 2 x 64MB modules, you will need to remove BOTH existing modules, and replace them with a single 128 MB module in one slot simply to have ROOM for expansion in the empty slot.

What "form factor" memory do you need? Memory modules come in several different physical forms, none of which are interchangeable. Do you need 30 pin SIMMs? 72 pin SIMMs? DIMMs? SODIMMs? RAMBUS? Some types of memory need to be removed/installed in PAIRS of modules, and needs special "continuity modules" installed in unused slots. Check your motherboard manual....

What speed memory do you need? PC100? PC133? PC166? PC233? Do you need EDO or ECC RAM? Again, the MB manual should explain this...

Are there any limitations on what size modules can go in what slots? Some motherboards will not support very large capacity modules, or will only work when they are installed in specific slots. One more question for the manual to answer...

Are the RAM sockets tin plated or gold plated? You should get memory modules with contacts plated in the same material to prevent corrosion of the contacts and flaky, hard to find memory errors down the line.

Do you know how to handle static-sensitive electronic components? If not, you run the risk of destroying the new memory before you install it.

After the new memory is installed, the machine's BIOS may throw a "memory size error" until you manually go into the BIOS setup and acknowledge the new memory capacity.

 

Why do you need more RAM for porn?

 

He got the old ones all sticky?

 

Jugg, I won't insult your intelligence by saying "Be Sure To TURN IT OFF first"!
But, others are learning from our posts. I wanted that info out there for all the Newbs who are afraid to open the case.

 

Otherweise, these guys are right. IF you have the one meant for your system, Just plug the sucker in. I always check my Bios on Boot to be sure my system can read and USE the new ram.