It's a very important part of your computer and, as luck would have it, installing RAM is an absolute breeze.

Installing the RAM Most people can figure out how to install RAM sticks into their computer. If you can’t, there’s a tutorial here.

If installing RAM doesn't help your computer, it may be time for an upgrade. See our best laptops for 3D modelling or best laptops for video editing for options with lots of power.

How to Install New RAM If you want to add RAM to your computer system, here’s how to do it. Before getting started, be sure the power is off and your PC is unplugged.

Installing RAM into a gaming PC is an easy task. According to most PC builders, installing a memory stick is the easiest step involved in putting a computer together.

An easy to follow guide on how to install RAM to upgrade any gaming PC.

Upgrading your computer's memory is the quickest and most affordable way to make it run faster. In this CNET How-To, we show you how to add RAM to your iMac.

Oh, and remember to unplug your computer before attempting any of this. Hopefully that gives you an idea of just how simple the upgrade process is.

If you feel like your PC has started to slow down, installing RAM is a great way to improve system performance without hurting one's wallet too much.