2GB DDR3-1600 Computer RAM

Expand Your System Using PC3-12800 DDR3-1600 MHZ 2GB Memory

Working on a spreadsheet while also typing up a document and browsing the web for research can cause your entire system to slow to a crawl due to a bottleneck in your system's memory. Increasing the amount of memory in your system can help make your multitasking better, faster, and more enjoyable. Including PC3-12800 DDR3 memory in your desktop may help you to combat slowdowns and bottlenecks with speed.

Often a crucial factor increasing your system's speed, your memory plays a significant role in your computer. With such a wide variety of options available, it's important to get the right memory for your needs. Keep these things in mind when shopping for your system's RAM module.

• Compatibility: Your system's motherboard will only be compatible with a certain range of memory. Find out what kind of memory your motherboard can accept, and choose accordingly.
• Storage size: Often listed in gigabytes (GB), you'll want to find the largest sticks of memory that your motherboard can accept. More memory will mean more options when multitasking or performing resource-intensive tasks.
• Transfer rate: Different classes of memory highlight the potential unbuffered transfer rate and speed of a memory stick. PC3-12800 DDR3 memory has a maximum transfer rate of 12.8 GB/s and falls into the DD3 speed range. See the manufacturer site for details. Most users will want the fastest RAM available for their system.

The memory in a computer is a volatile storage medium used to rapidly load and unload important information for the programs in use. Every time the computer is powered on, information is loaded into your system's memory and used as a platform for the processor to access and perform tasks. When you power the computer off, the memory is unloaded as it is not a long-term storage medium. Almost every task your computer performs will load some amount of data into your RAM. The processor accesses this data to execute commands. This key interaction between the two components makes your system's memory an important part of your computer.

Dual-channel memory allows for double the throughput of a given memory set. This helps to alleviate bottlenecks at the processor level by effectively doubling the speed at which data coming from the RAM can be processed. Most systems take advantage of this to squeeze more speed and efficiency out of their RAM.

To take advantage of dual-channel memory, two sticks of memory must be present on the motherboard. This allows the system to pump information to and from both sticks at once, providing an increase in speed and processing.

Whether a stick of PC3-12800 DDR3 memory will work on your computer is entirely up to the type and model of motherboard you have. Some motherboards can accept a wide variety of different RAM types while others will be more specific. The number of slots your motherboard has will also play a role in how much memory you'll want to purchase. You'll want to have all your motherboard's memory slots filled to get the most out of your RAM. See the manufacturer site for details.