They allow RAM (random access memory) modules of different speeds and capacities to be added to the computer.
So which RAM slots should you use, and why does it make any difference where the memory modules go? What is a RAM Slot?Ī RAM slot, also known as a RAM socket or Memory Socket, is a long, slim socket on the motherboard of a computer, usually arranged in a bank of two or four. One of the easiest mistakes you can make when building or upgrading a computer is placing the memory modules in the wrong RAM slots, resulting in suboptimal performance.
