Everything on replacing your SSD and RAM
What's the difference between SSD and RAM?
Before replacing the SSD or RAM, it's useful to know the difference. Your SSD is your storage, or where you store all your files. The fuller it is, the slower it'll respond to your commands. Do you notice your programs opening slowly? Your SSD is the problem. The memory, also called RAM, determines how many operations you can perform at the same time. Do your programs load fast, but don't they run fast with multiple programs open? You need to replace or increase the RAM.
Before you buy an SSD
Before making your choice, it's important you ask yourself some questions. About the capacity of the SSD, for example. You don't want to lack storage capacity. Or that your new SSD is too slow. In the articles below, we'll give you the information you need before you buy an SSD.
Choosing SSD
Now that you know what speed and capacity your SSD should have, we'll help you make a choice with the articles below. The most important thing is that the SSD fits in your desktop and on your motherboard. In the following articles, we'll explain the most important things to keep in mind when choosing an SSD.
Install SSD
Did you buy an SSD and do you want to install it in your gaming PC? We're happy to help you on your way with installing it. Installing an M.2 SSD or 2.5-inch SSD require a different approach, for example the place where you install them. In the articles below, you'll find the step-by-step guides to install an M.2 or 2.5-inch SSD.
Before you buy RAM
RAM is quite complex and affects the performance of your gaming PC in many ways. That's why it's useful to ask yourself the following questions to make the right choice. For example, how much RAM do you need for your usage situation? Or how fast should the RAM be? In the articles below, we'll give you the information you need before buying RAM.
Choosing RAM
Choosing the right RAM module depends on what motherboard you have and what the brand is of your current modules. The cooperation between your RAM must be optimal, or it'll be at the expense of your performance. We'll explain in various advice articles below how to make the right choices.
install RAM
You've bought RAM and you want to get started. But how do you install the RAM correctly? And how do you check whether it's installed properly? In the advice articles below, we'll explain step by step how to install, replace, and check RAM.
