The web site should have information about your computer including what type of RAM and the maximum amount you can install. You can also go to Crucial.com or Kingston.com and find out what type to buy. Installing more memory is easy to do. It does require you open the case and take precautions to not have any static that could damage the components.
I just got a new computer for christmas which my parents bought for me. I hate to admit it but I mainly use the comp for playing games. I wouldn't call myself computer illiterate but I am very far from an expert. The RAM that the comp came with is a bit lacking IMO. I would like to bump it from 256 to at least 512. I was checking ebay and saw a variety of different choices of RAM.
So...
1)If I buy a 512 stick of RAM will I be able to have both that and the 256 in there for even better performance??
2) How do I know which RAM is compatible with my (Dell) comp??
3) Finally, (and most importantly) how do I install the RAM myself?
Thank you VERY much for any help/info you guys can offer!!

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