Memory solutions

Want to learn the basics about RAM? Find out what RAM stands for and answer some basic questions surrounding memory with Crucial.

Find out once and for all whether your computer has enough memory for your daily usage or if it's time for a RAM upgrade.

Not sure what computer memory or RAM is or how it works? Read on for Crucial’s insight on how RAM works, what it’s used for and whether to upgrade.

How much RAM do you need? 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB - or even 64GB? Find out if you need to increase your computer memory with the experts at Crucial.

See how to easily update your desktop computer’s RAM with the Crucial step-by-step guide including tool list and useful tips.

Ensure your new RAM is compatible with your motherboard. Learn about compatibility and using the Crucial RAM and motherboard compatibility checkers.

What is RAM and ROM? A common question that we get asked. Understand the differences between RAM and ROM and what they do with Crucial's guide.

The amount of RAM a server needs depends on your system. Discover how much memory you need with our helpful guide.

There are multiple types and speeds of RAM. Crucial’s guide breaks them down and shows you how to choose RAM that’s compatible with your computer.

Expand your knowledge of computer terminology with our glossary of computer memory terms.

What’s the difference between memory and storage? Find out now with our guide.

Discover our guide to the 3Cs of investing in server RAM, and make the most of your upgrade.

Discover more about dual-channel and multi-channel memory with our helpful guide.

What’s the difference between SDRAM, DDR, DDR2, DDR3, DDR4 and DDR5? Discover and compare the different generations of RAM with Crucial.

What is RAM made of? Find out about the manufacturing process here at Micron.

Find out the important questions to ask when comparing server memory and the hardware that works with memory.

Learn more about the differences between RAM speed and CAS latency, and what it means for your PC. Discover memory solutions for your PC at Crucial today.

Are you thinking about an upgrade? Head to Crucial to check out how much RAM you have on Windows 10 to help decide how much you need.

When comparing two memory technologies, it is important to evaluate not only the speed increase of the new technology, but also the underlying architecture.

Learn more about what overclocking is, the pros and cons, and discover the best way to approach overclocking for your CPU.

Find out more about how to get started with overclocking RAM and see how your computer can benefit from the speed increase overclocking memory can bring.

DDR5 memory, the successor to DDR4 desktop and laptop memory, is the fifth-generation double data rate (DDR) SDRAM, and the performance improvements from DDR4 to DDR5 are the greatest yet.

Dive into LPCAMM, the future of computer memory modules. Discover its game-changing features and how it redefines computing performance.

Find out more about what ECC memory is. This article highlights the differences between ECC and non-ECC memory and explains when you might need ECC RAM.

Find out what XMP is and how to change XMP profiles - see the simple way to overclock RAM and maximize memory performance with Crucial.

Discover the ultimate guide to server RAM. Learn about the differences between consumer RAM and server RAM, performance, compatibility, and tips for choosing your server needs.

Random access memory (RAM) provides the necessary memory for running applications and processing data. However, not all RAM is designed with the same use cases in mind. Most RAM fits into two categories: consumer RAM and server RAM.