16GB DDR3 ECC Network Server RAM

How to Bring an End to PC Slowdown by Adding 16GB DDR3 ECC Memory

You finally buy the computer you wanted for a long time, only to discover the dreaded slowdown of performance. The problem could be a lack of available random access memory, or RAM, which is the part of the computer that allows you to do many tasks at once. The simple installation of extra memory can drastically improve computer performance, and the available selections on eBay come in a variety of different sizes and capacities depending on your need.

How will adding 16GB of DDR3 ECC make a difference?

Computers with memory modules that are 4GB or less generally see a vast improvement with multitasking type operations by adding 16GB DDR3 ECC memory. Multitasking is the most significant contributor to 'lagging' or poor performance. This type of symptom is most evident when you may have many open tabs in a web browser or when using applications that use a lot of available data. Examples of applications that require large stores of available data include the following:

  • Windows Movie Maker
  • Photoshop
  • Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.
  • Online multiplayer games
What can you expect when installing a memory stick?

Typical installation of a memory module can take a short time and usually needs no special equipment. Laptop computers may have a small door underneath them secured by screws. This door can be opened easily with a small screwdriver, and the memory module or slot will be underneath. Some laptops do not have available slots, and you cannot change the memory easily. A desktop computer needs to be opened and checked for available memory slots on the motherboard. The type and brand of computer you have affects the type of memory you can use as well as the amount of it to add.

What is DDR ECC memory?

Computer memory evolved from SDR, or single data rate, to DDR, or double data rate. DDR uses less energy and is much faster at accessing data than the older SDR technology. As time went on, DDR technology also developed, with generations of successive numbers releasing into the marketplace. Therefore, DDR3 and DDR4 memory sticks are faster and use less energy than the earlier generations did. So, a computer fitted with 16GB DDR3 of RAM performs faster than a laptop with 16GB DDR2. As for ECC, these three letters mean that the memory has error correcting code built into it. ECC memory can detect data errors and fix them before they are able to corrupt other data.