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Revision as of 10:55, 4 December 2006

Random access memory (RAM) is the primary storage for running applications and data.

How much do I have?

Windows XP

  1. Right-click 'My Computer' on the desktop.
  2. Click Properties
  3. Under the General tab, you will notice it will say 'Computer:' - it should say the amount of RAM. (e.g. 256 MB or 256,000 Kb)

Mac OS X

  1. Click on the Blue Apple in the upper left hand corner of the screen.
  2. Click About this Mac...
  3. It should read - (e.g. Memory: 512 MB DDR SDRAM)


How much should I have?

All 鶹Ƶ owned computers should have at least 512MB as of December 2006. If you find out that you only have 256MB, please contact the Technology Helpline.