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Computer laptops memory - what is the difference between the memory for desktops and laptops? Laptops have certain restrictions in the amount of memory that can be installed into a system. Upgrading memory for laptops or notebooks is not that easy as for the desktops, mainly because of the limited number of slots. Laptops in general have only two slots compared to 3 or 4 in desktops. Some of the mini laptops even use only one size of memory, that can not be different from the initial installation.

Computer laptops memory is very important, crucial  part of overall system - there isn't much effective and cheapest way to upgrade your laptop, than installing additional memory. Why so? RAM is the most intense used medium in laptop and desktop systems. Every program running on a computer require some amount of memory. If amount is limited, many of the programs won't run at all. The table below will help you to determine the necessary size of the  computer laptops memory, mainly it depends of the nature of the tasks you are willing to perform on your laptop computer. 

Below is the table with processors used in mobile computing - buy computer laptops, knowing what you're buying:

 

COMPUTER LAPTOPS MEMORY
Task	Amount of RAM	Comments	Usefulness
System boot	128 MB	Not recommended	Enough to boot
Simple 2D programs, Word processing, Internet surfing	128-256 MB	Somehow enough	Basic functions
Medium range programs, advanced Word processing,3D games, Internet	256-384 MB	Recommended	Functional
Advanced gaming, music creation, video programs	384-512 MB	Recommended +	Optimal
Extreme graphics, 3D gaming, video production	512 MB and up	Wow!	Flawless
COMPUTER LAPTOPS MEMORY

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