Signs you need a RAM upgrade
- Computer slows down when you open more than 2–3 programs at once
- Browser tabs cause lag or "Out of memory" errors
- Hard drive light is constantly on (Windows is using disk as backup memory)
- Switching between programs takes a few seconds
- Your current computer has 4GB or less
How much RAM do you need?
- Light use (email, browsing, documents): 8GB minimum, 16GB recommended
- Average use (multiple browser tabs, productivity, streaming): 16GB
- Heavy use (photo/video editing, gaming, virtual machines): 32GB+
We check what's compatible with your specific computer (some laptops are limited to 16GB, some support 64GB) and recommend based on what you actually do.
What's included
- Compatibility check. Different machines need different RAM types (DDR3, DDR4, DDR5) and speeds. We make sure we're putting the right stuff in.
- Quality RAM. Crucial, Kingston, Corsair, G.Skill — reputable brands with lifetime warranties.
- Installation and testing. We install, run memory tests to confirm there are no issues, and verify Windows sees and uses the full amount.
Same-day service
RAM upgrades are typically done same-day, often within a few hours. Drop it off in the morning, pick it up after lunch.
RAM + SSD is the dream combo. Adding RAM and upgrading to an SSD at the same time is the single most dramatic transformation we can do to an aging computer. Learn about SSD upgrades →
Ready to fix it? Diagnosis is free, pricing is flat, and we treat your machine like it's our own. Call (440) 596-0009 or stop by — we serve North Ridgeville, Westlake, Bay Village, Rocky River, Avon, Avon Lake, Elyria, Sheffield Village, Sheffield Lake, and surrounding West Shore communities.