{"id":6684,"date":"2019-07-22T12:21:00","date_gmt":"2019-07-22T12:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/datcomWP\/?p=6684"},"modified":"2019-07-22T12:21:00","modified_gmt":"2019-07-22T12:21:00","slug":"getting-a-new-computer-we-can-help-part-ii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.datcomllc.com\/index.php\/2019\/07\/22\/getting-a-new-computer-we-can-help-part-ii\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting a New Computer? We Can Help, Part II"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this second part of our desktop buying guide, we\u2019ll be discussing RAM, or random access memory. Many users find this difficult to understand, but we\u2019ll do our best to make sure it\u2019s explained as adequately as possible so you have all the answers you need when you build your new computer.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>We will cover options for both high-end and low-end machines so you know what to look for in each.<\/p>\n<p>Random Access Memory, or RAM, is often confused with the amount of data that a computer can store, but the reality is much different. RAM is used to measure the temporarily stored data so that it can be recalled easily without recalling it from the computer\u2019s storage. It\u2019s kind of like short-term memory like that pulled from a human\u2019s brain.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re one to multitask, RAM is what allows it to happen. RAM determines how many tasks can be accomplished at once on your computer. The CPU handles the instructions and processes the data your computer\u2019s RAM holds. More RAM means that the larger amount of data that a CPU can process, and the faster that a CPU is, the faster that data can be processed. It makes your computing experience much less of a pain.<\/p>\n<h2>How Much RAM Does Your Computer Need?<\/h2>\n<p>Most computers these days have pretty limited options for RAM. There might be several brands to choose from, all with their own clock speeds, but PC manufacturers will handle this process for you so you don\u2019t need to worry as much. It\u2019s only something you should be concerned with if you plan on building your own PC. This guide will oversimplify it a little bit to help you determine your specific needs. The speed and type of RAM will be determined by the manufacturer\u2019s model, so all you need to do is focus on how much RAM is included with the device.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Skimping the Budget:<\/strong> The smallest amount of RAM that should ever be used on a Windows 10 device is 4 GB. While you can technically get Windows 10 to run on less, you really shouldn\u2019t. 4 GB is pretty bare bones, so you\u2019ll only be able to handle some light document editing and web browsing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Low-End:<\/strong> Most reasonable low-end budget PCs come with 8 GB of RAM, which can handle the majority of office tasks, such as editing documents, browsing photos, surfing the Internet, and whatever else you need to accomplish.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mid-Range:<\/strong> 16 GB is possible for a lot of organizations, even on a budget. The price difference isn\u2019t too noticeable, and the investment is certainly worth it. 16 GB is nice as an entry point for gaming rigs, but while it\u2019s not necessarily a catch-all, it\u2019s the best way to make the most out of your budget.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High-End:<\/strong> The ceiling for RAM is incredible, but the cost rises in association with it. For example, the new Mac Pro can reach 1.5 TB of RAM&#8211;about 1500 GB&#8211;but experts have placed the value of this at approximately $20,000. If you\u2019re building a gaming rig, video editing system, or server, you might need more than 16 GB of RAM, but at that point, you should be speaking with professionals to determine the best path forward.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Wrapping Up<\/h2>\n<p>Depending on the device, you might have the ability to upgrade your RAM, but it\u2019s easier to do with desktops than with laptops. We recommend going for nothing less than 8 GB, and consider looking at 16 GB to determine if it\u2019s a viable option for your organization.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on how we can help you get the best computer for your budget, reach out to us at PHONENUMBER.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this second part of our desktop buying guide, we\u2019ll be discussing RAM, or random access memory. Many users find this difficult to understand, but we\u2019ll do our best to make sure it\u2019s explained as adequately as possible so you have all the answers you need when you build your new computer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6685,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[59,361,73],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.datcomllc.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6684"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.datcomllc.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.datcomllc.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.datcomllc.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.datcomllc.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6684"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/staging.datcomllc.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6684\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.datcomllc.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.datcomllc.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6684"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.datcomllc.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6684"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.datcomllc.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6684"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}