DESCRIPTION: Adding additional RAM to a computer is ane of the most common computer upgrades. Before purchasing additional memory, however, it is important to make sure that the memory about to be purchased is compatible with the computer. For this project, select a computer (such as your own computcr, a school computer, or a computer at a local store) and then determine (by looking at the computer or asking an approptiate individual - such as a lab aide in the school computer lab or a salesperson at the local store) the following manufacturer and model number, CPU, current amount of memory, total memory slots, operating system, and the number of available memory slots. (If you look inside the computer, be sure to unplug the power cord first and do not touch any components inside the system unit) Once you have the necessary information, call a local storc or use your information and a memory supplicr's Web site to determine the appropriate type of memory needed for your selected computer. What choices do you have in terms of cupacity and configuration? Can you add just one memory module, or do you have to add memory in pairs? Can you keep the old memory modules, or do they have to be removed? At the conclusion of your research, prepare a one-page summary of your findings and recommendations. REQUIREMENT: Submit a one-page paper summarizing your research into adding new memory to an existing computer. Included should be an explanation of the computer and its current memory configuration, as well as the proper type and configuration of additional memory, whether the existing memory can remain in the computer, and so forth. GRADING CRITERIA: - Student prepares a one-page summary which includes the following about an existing computer: manufacturer, model number, CPU, current amount of memory, total memory slots, and number of available memory slots. total memory slots, operating system, and the number of available memory slots. (If you look inside the computer, be sure to unplug the power cord first and do not touch any components inside the system unit.) Once you have the necessary information, call a local store or use your information and a memory supplier's. Web site to determine the appropriate type of memory needed for your sclected computer. What choices do you have in terms of capacity and configuration? Can you add just one memory module, or do you have to add memory in pairs? Can you keep the old memory modules, or do they have to be removed? At the conclusion of your research, prepare a one-page summary of your findings and recommendations. REQUIREMENT: Submit a one-page paper summarizing your research into adding new memory to an existing computer. Included should be an explanation of the computer and its current memory configuration, as well as the proper type and configuration of additional memory, whether the existing memory can remain in the computer, and so forth. GRADING CRITERIA: - Student prepares a one-page summary which includes the following about an existing computer: manufacturer, model number, CPU, current amount of memory, total memory slots, and number of available memory slots. - Student determines the type of memory needed for the computer, including the choices in capacity and configuration, if you have to add memory in pairs, etc. - Student includes a statement addressing the options for adding memory to the selected computer. - Paper is reasonably free of typographical, spelling, and grammatical errors
