Whether you are upgrading an old computer or if you are building or just buying a brand new computer, you may wonder if it is worth buying high performance ram. Generally speaking, high performance memory claims to be faster and also claims to be able to handle higher temperatures, and for this you pay a higher price. However, is it really worth the extra money?

Performance RAM Speed

One claim by memory manufactures is that performance memory is faster. To a point, they are correct. In a recent study done by Tom’s Hardware, they found that, on average, performance memory was 1-3% faster than standard memory. They found cases in which the memory was even faster, but they also found cases in which the regular memory outperformed the higher performance memory. For me personally, if this was the only factor, a 1-3% gain is not worth the extra cost. read more

Just like other computer components, the power supply (PSU) of a computer will fail at some point. There are many causes of power supply failures such as the age factor, electrical interference, the presence of dirt or foreign matter, overheating and ventilation failures. In some cases, people will find it very hard to know whether the power supply has a problem or if some other part of the computer, such as the motherboard, is the issue. However, there are some symptoms that can guide you to know the exact components that have failed in your computer. Here are the common power supply failure symptoms: read more

If you are considering getting an SSD (Solid State Drive) for your Laptop or desktop, there are some important things you should keep in mind before you take the plunge. Generally, for those who don’t know, solid state drives are hard drives that do not have any moving parts. These drives are very much like memory cards used in digital cameras for example. The lack of moving parts allows information to be transferred at much faster speeds when compared to a traditional hard drive.

Some people think it is expensive and are unwilling to upgrade, oblivious of the improvement it could bring to your computer. You may also think that the 256GB or 128GB capacity is not enough for all your files and programs. Whatever your concerns are, here are some things you should know about the SSD (Solid state drive). read more