How to Check Your PC Memory
Memory upgrades are an easy way to make your computer run faster and smoother. However, opening the computer case in order to check the memory that is present, as well as determine how much and what type of memory can be added, is a time-consuming and somewhat difficult process. With System Info for Windows, you can check your PC's memory and determine what memory can be added to the system.
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Instructions
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Download System Info for Windows. The link is in the Resources section below.
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Run System Info for Windows.
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Under the "Hardware" section on the left side of the screen, select "Memory."
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View the rundown of the maximum total memory capacity of the motherboard provided by System Info for Windows, along with the number of memory slots and details on the memory that is currently present within the memory slots. This includes memory type (such as DDR, PC3200 or DDR2 PC 5300) and capacity (such as 512MB, 1GB, etc.). This will enable you to determine what memory upgrades, if any, are available for your computer.
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Tips & Warnings
For further details about what memory your motherboard may take, select "motherboard," under "hardware." Write down the model of the motherboard and use a search engine to find the specifications for your motherboard, including preferred memory brands and compatible memory types and speeds.
Mixing memory types on a motherboard may result in an inability of the motherboard to use all memory types to their full potential speeds. Alternately, mixing of memory types may result in a motherboard that is unable to use one or more memory modules altogether.
