You can't download more RAM, but you can increase how much is available.

Considering a PC upgrade, but unsure about how much RAM to buy? Here's how I make that decision in the current climate.

There’s no denying that all of our next PC upgrades are likely to be more expensive than they’ve been in a long time. Memory ...

Without beating around the bush, PC gaming is expensive these days. Or, at the very least, it certainly feels like it is. With the prices of the best graphics cards still way too high, it might feel ...

Upgrading your computer's RAM (Random Access Memory) is one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to enhance performance. Whether your PC is slowing down during multitasking, taking forever to ...

PCWorld addresses the ongoing RAM shortage crisis by providing practical strategies to optimize memory usage and find cost-effective upgrade alternatives. Key solutions include using DDR4 memory which ...

The first few months of 2025 were full of graphics card reviews where we generally came away impressed with performance and completely at a loss on availability and pricing. The testing in these ...

The AI hardware boom is sending memory prices sky-high, so knowing exactly how much you need is more critical than ever. I've worked out the most realistic RAM goals for every type of PC. I’ve been a ...

DDR5 memory and SSD prices continue to soar, but I have some ideas for how to save if you're upgrading, building, or buying a new computer in 2026. I have been interested in science and technology for ...

Planning a memory upgrade to your gaming PC? You might want to do it sooner rather than later. A new report from TrendForce suggests that PC RAM prices are set to skyrocket in the next quarter of 2025 ...

Can a handheld gaming device truly rival the performance of a high-end PC? For Steam Deck OLED owners, this question becomes tantalizingly relevant when considering a bold hardware modification: ...

Soldered RAM is anti-consumer, bad for the environment, and reduces your laptop's lifespan. All good reasons to not even ...