Hardware Upgrades: RAM and SSD

Memory Upgrades

Upgrading your RAM is the easiest way to get your computer running quicker and smoother.
Mac OS Upgrades:
- The RAM on most newer Macs cannot be upgraded. Below is a list of Macs which cannot be upgraded:
  - Mac Mini (2014, 2020 and newer)
  - MacBook Pro (Late 2012 and newer)
  - MacBook Air (all models)
  - MacBook 12" (all models)
  - iMac (some 21" models 2015-2020, all models 2021 and newer)
- How to upgrade your Mac’s RAM
- How to determine how much RAM you need: check your Activity Monitor for Memory Used to determine how much RAM you need.
PC Upgrades:
- How to Install RAM on your PC
- How to determine how much RAM you need: check your memory usage and determine how much RAM you’ll need.
Newegg Memory Configurator - Choose the right RAM for your computer

A Solid-state-drive (SSD) is a storage device for your computer. It is much faster than a hard disk drive (HDD), which was traditionally used for storage in computers. It has no moving parts and its information is stored in microchips.
Upgrading your computer from a HDD to a SSD will greatly increase the speed. More specifically, loading times and transfer times will speed up. (Copying and moving files).
Crucial SSD Upgrade Tool - helps determine which upgrade you need.
Mac OS Upgrades:
- The storage drive on most newer Macs cannot be upgraded. Below is a list of Macs which cannot be upgraded:
  - Mac mini (2018 and newer)
  - MacBook Pro (2016 and newer
  - MacBook Air (2018 and newer)
  - MacBook 12" (all models)
  - iMac (2021 and newer)
- Determine which SSD is compatible with your system with the Crucial link above or here. Find your Mac model and check out the buying options for SSD upgrades.
- To learn about SSD Upgrades for Macs click here.
PC Upgrades:
- To determine what kind of drive your computer has click here.
- Use the Crucial link above for buying options.