Framework includes a beefier version of its typical screwdriver with the Desktop, including a bit that can be pulled out and ...

While ECC RAM may be considered overkill for most desktop users, it offers valuable data integrity for professional or work-related tasks. Just don’t use it for your Super Mario 64 speedruns.

Memory vs. storage: Understand the differences between these two common computer and smartphone terms—before you buy.

RAM is what computer users typically call "memory," although a hard drive is also technically a memory storage device. To upgrade RAM, you add or replace memory modules that attach to connectors ...

Installing the RAM Most people can figure out how to install RAM sticks into their computer. If you can’t, there’s a tutorial here.

If a computer is running a 32-bit processor, the maximum amount of RAM it can address is 4GB. Computers running 64-bit processors can hypothetically handle hundreds of terabytes of RAM.

Bad memory isn't that rare so it's worth testing with something like Memtest86 just to be sure. Years ago I built a computer that seemed to work fine but couldn't complete a windows install.