How do i add more ram to my computer?

My computer occasionally tells me that it is low on virtual memory (usually when we are putting movie clips together using movie maker). I did ask the question about virtual memory before and got some good answers about adjusting settings but some advised it is better to get more ram than to play with settings. I am not a technician but have tinkered and had the box open on several of my computers before to change cd units etc and i am aware of the static and to discharge before doing anything like this, but could ram be added externaly via a port ??.How do i add more ram to my computer?
You need to find out what type of RAM you have (It is most likely DDR2) and then go to the store and purchase RAM (Make sure it is the same size as well, or just completely replace your RAM)



You then have to open up your computer and just stick the ram into the ram slots, takes about 10 seconds to install, really easy.



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To my knowledge RAM is a core component of the computer, and cannot be installed anywhere but directly into slots on the motherboard. I would look up the spec sheet for your computer, find which type of ram your motherboard takes, and then goto Newegg.com and search for that type.
You have to open up your computer in order to install RAM, and it has to be the right type. Find a Tutorial on installing RAM on Google, and use Crucial's(crucial.com) Computer Scanner to determine what type you need.
open start menu---click run (if dell or whatever) or if its a vista running computer, then just type in on ';start search'; dxdiag and hit enter. then click okay or yes or whatever it says. this will tell u mostly what u need to know
Check out the site I linked below, and scan your computer. It will tell you everything you need to know.
No, RAM must be added to the mother board, which has between 2-8 slots for the ram (you'd really only see 8 or more slots on a server, most home computers have 2-4) Generally you put the Dimms in in pairs (though not nessacary anymore). Basicly, you get your ram, shut down the computer, you can leave it plugged in (this is actually good as it keeps the computer case grounded) then making sure your static free (touch the chasis of the grounded pc) open the ram, release the hold down clips, it is keyed to only fit into the slot one way, put it in, then press straight down, until the two white/beige tabs lock into the memory (that's how you know it's all the way in) Close up the pc and boot it up (you will probably get a notification that says something to the effect of ';memory config has changed do you want to save the changes? press F1 to continue.) Do so, the computer will reboot and go into your O/S.