eMachine Memory

What to consider when upgrading your eMachine's memory

By Shannon Ambroson, Writer

eMachines computers are inexpensive and most often come standard with the bare minimum amount of memory. With today's software programs, games and need-it-yesterday way of computing, you need the latest and greatest from your equipment.

By upgrading your eMachine memory along with your hard drive, video card and other computer parts, you create a seemingly new system for a fraction of what you'd pay for a new computer.

Upgrade your computers' eMachines memory to:

1. Make your computer fun faster during basic and complex tasks, just by installing more e Machine memory.

2. Play the latest games and use the latest programs. By upgrading eMachine computer memory, you stay current in the technology field.

3. Run multiple programs on your computer at once--browse the Internet, play music and write your report all at once with no lagging.

4. Save money by making small repairs instead of buying a new computer. Purchasing eMachine RAM is a fairly inexpensive way of updating your system.

Determine your current eMachine's memory

Find your current computer specifications by searching in Microsoft Windows for the System file in your Control Panel (Click the Start button, go to the Control Panel and click on System). If you have 256, 512 or even 1024 megabytes of eMachine computer memory, an upgrade is doable.
Try: Consider how much you use your computer and look at the programs you currently use, or wish you could use. New eMachines computers come standard with 1024 or 2048 mb of DDR2 Dual Channel RAM. You want your computer to be at least as current as the ones in the stores. Check online for types of memory and eMachine memory upgrade listings.

Decide which eMachine RAM you need and want

Now that you've discovered how much RAM you have, think about how much you need. Be aware that you can only go so high with your upgrade before your computer processor won't be able to handle it. If you're replacing your entire motherboard, you can get away with a higher RAM.
Try: Browse the eMachines catalog for brand specific eMachine computer memory products. Whether you have a desktop or a laptop, you can find the correct eMachine RAM upgrades for your specific computer model.

Contact the experts to help with your eMachine memory upgrade

EMachines customer service representatives assist you with any problems from setting up your new model to upgrading and adding onto your old one. If you need help choosing compatible RAM memory for eMachines models, ask your on-staff IT supervisor or an eMachines CSR to talk you through the process.
Try: Contact eMachines customer care online or at 408-273-0888 for eMachine memory information. Get live online assistance from an Internet retailer or ask a member of the Geek Squad to help.

Install your eMachine memory card yourself to save money

You don't have to pay a company to do eMachines RAM upgrades for you. You can install most desktop memory yourself by paying attention to how you removed the old memory card, and follow the manufacturer's instructions to replace the new card.
Try: Look at photos and diagrams of how to install memory for eMachine computers or computers in general. The Microsoft website offers step-by-step assistance and tips to correctly install RAM yourself. If you can't install it yourself, ask the Geek Squad to come to your office to do it for you.

Purchase memory RAM for eMachine computers directly from eMachines to make sure you have the correct memory for your computer. Many retailers sell cheaper brands that claim to be compatible--make sure this is true before you buy it.
Install RAM for eMachines computers to make your computer run faster, but understand that a memory upgrade might not fix your problem. Clean your computer--delete old files, re-install your operating system and wipe dust that has collected inside the CPU to keep your computer running efficiently.