After a certain point, your computer may not be able to take advantage of extra RAM, and additional memory may actually slow down your PC.

Installing the RAM Most people can figure out how to install RAM sticks into their computer. If you can’t, there’s a tutorial here.

How to install RAM on a laptop The hardest part of installing memory on a laptop is getting inside the thing, but once you're in there it's just as easy as on a desktop computer.

Installing RAM into a gaming PC is an easy task. According to most PC builders, installing a memory stick is the easiest step involved in putting a computer together.

An easy to follow guide on how to install RAM to upgrade any gaming PC.

If installing RAM doesn't help your computer, it may be time for an upgrade. See our best laptops for 3D modelling or best laptops for video editing for options with lots of power.

Installing more RAM in your gaming PC will provide you with more system memory, essentially speeding up your PC and allowing you to have more programmes running at once.

A memory upgrade's the best way to speed up that slow computer, but the RAM stick aisle at your local computer parts retailer is a cold and scary place. A little pre-research is in order: the How ...

If you feel like your PC has started to slow down, installing RAM is a great way to improve system performance without hurting one's wallet too much.