{"id":43256,"date":"2024-04-19T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-19T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=43256"},"modified":"2026-04-30T11:55:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T10:55:36","slug":"your-guide-to-ram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/your-guide-to-ram\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to RAM"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Looking to upgrade your RAM game but don\u2019t know how to pick the right RAM kit for your gaming set-up? The Overclockers UK<\/strong><\/a> guide to RAM will take you through all the key features you need to know before you buy, including capacity, speed, CAS timings, and much more.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is RAM? <\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

RAM stands for Random Access Memory. It serves as volatile memory and is typically responsible for temporarily storing and processing data as and when it is needed by the CPU.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RAM is volatile, so any data stored on your memory is only kept there whilst your PC is turned on. As soon as you shut down your computer, all the data is lost.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Capacity <\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each stick of RAM has a set amount of memory storage space, or capacity. This can range from 2GB all the way up to 48GB. In short, the more capacity your RAM has, the more data it can store.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RAM has developed and grown more powerful with each new standard. There are several different generations of RAM, but DDR5<\/strong><\/a> is the most recent and has been optimised for modern-day hardware. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The other RAM standards include:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n