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Step-By-Step: Bulk Up Your PC's RAM

Stan Miastkowski

1. Find out how much RAM your PC has.

Most PCs check RAM as they start up and display the total amount. Alternatively, you can check your system BIOS (details for accessing it vary by PC). Or from within Windows 95 or above, right-click My Computer and select Properties. The amount of RAM is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

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