You can now buy a Raspberry Pi 4 with as much RAM as a Mac mini
When the Raspberry Pi 4 launched last June, it delivered an impressive amount of computing power for such a tiny package. But if you still wanted more, Raspberry Pi heard you: Now […]
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Why don’t more laptops have upgradable RAM? | Ask an expert
Q: Why is soldered RAM so common in laptops? It seems very unfriendly to buyers. To get the amount of memory I want, my options are limited to extremely expensive gaming laptops—but […]
Why heat spreaders on RAM don’t matter—for now
System temps weigh heavily on many builders minds. If not for practical reasons, like maintaining longer lifespans for components, then for the sheer enjoyment of optimization. Most people focus on CPU and […]
You don’t need a tiny monitor for your RAM, but Thermaltake will sell you one anyway
Look, I’m a self-admitted addict of screen real estate. There are three monitors and three mobile screens in front of me now, all on, with a combined pixel count of around 18.5 […]
‘UltraRAM’ breakthrough could merge storage and RAM into one component
“What’s the difference between memory and storage?” It’s a computer question everybody asks at least once in their life. And if you’re the “computer person” in your family, maybe you’ve answered it […]
Crucial axes its iconic Ballistix RAM line
PC gamers who are loyal to specific brands of components might have to make some adjustments to their next build. According to a press release from parent company Micron, Crucial won’t be […]
How to set up new computer RAM
RAM, like most other hardware, is continually upgraded, with faster modules released to the market every few years or so. While you might be tempted to buy two new sticks of the […]
MemTest86 will show which specific DDR5 RAM chip is faulty
MemTest86 is an essential tool if you’re on the nitty-gritty side of PC repair. It’s a way to stress test a PC’s memory and look for errors without booting into a full […]
Asrock motherboards damaged by RAM warning sticker
You’d think that a company selling motherboards directly to desktop PC builders would have a little bit of faith that those users can assemble a PC. Apparently, that’s not the case for […]
Patriot’s Extreme DDR5 RAM can hit blistering 8000MT/S speeds
Computer memory is starting to get absolutely nuts, and nowhere is that more clear than in the latest hardware from Patriot’s internal “skunkworks” labs. PCWorld contributor Keith May spoke with the RAM […]
