How to Check the Amount of RAM a Computer Has

Depending how much RAM your computer has, you may want to add more to improve overall computer performance. Whether you have a Mac or PC, checking how much RAM you have in a computer is easy. Here's how to check the amount of RAM a computer has.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A computer (either a Mac or PC running Mac OS X or Windows)

1. First we will look at how to check the amount of RAM a PC computer running Windows has. To do this, first locate My Computer.

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   Your CPU and amount of RAM is shown

   Right-click on My Computer and select properties. Your System Properties window will open. Towards the bottom, it will say the amount of RAM a computer has.

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   Now if you want to check the amount of RAM a Mac Computer has, the process is also very simple. Click on the Apple icon in the upper left corner of the screen. Select "About this Mac" or "About this Computer". The amount of RAM a Mac Computer has will be displayed in the window that opens.

Tips & Warnings

• If you want to check what type of RAM your computer has, you need to know more about your computer. Things you need to check might be model, make, or manufacturer of your computer or motherboard.