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## Memory (RAM)

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|  | Memory of RAM is the "thinking space" or "short term memory" for your computer.<br>**Think of it like a kitchen worktop... the more worktop you have, the more you can do.**<br>Memory is measured in Gigabytes (abbreviated to GB).<br>The minimum you should have in your computer is 2 Gigabytes.<br>**The recommended amount of RAM is 8 GB.**<br>If you like to do lots of things with graphics or run several programs at once, then 16 GB or more is advisable.<br>If you need a very powerful computer, you may need more memory.<br>There are a limited number of slots inside your computer to fit new memory, and there is a maximum amount of memory which each computer can have.<br>There are many different types of memory (e.g. DDR2, DDR3, non-ECC, ECC) - **always get advice before buying memory**.<br>For reasons of space, laptops and tablets are often limited to the amount of RAM they can hold.<br>Tablet computers are often sealed units and it might not be possible to open it to increase the RAM. |