Best way to install RAM?

needforspeed · 24 Jan 2011 at 21:42

Hi, so what is the best way you install RAM? When the motherboard is on a flat surface outside the computer case?

RJC · 24 Jan 2011 at 21:49

I tend to install when the board is in the case.

But it's down to personal choice.

NeoVo · 24 Jan 2011 at 21:49

A large book with anti static bag seperating the book / motherboard.

MeatLoaf · 24 Jan 2011 at 22:00

If its a fresh build i tend to install the CPU and memory before installing the mobo. Sometime i put the cooler on as well depending on what cooler i using.

Stop It Rawr · 24 Jan 2011 at 22:05

This time I installed my ram before attaching the CPU cooler and before putting the motherboard into my case, but if I am just swapping RAM or just adding to it I just put it straight in without worrying about removing anything else.

setter · 24 Jan 2011 at 22:08

With my previous akasa eclipse 62, i more or less installed every component on the slide out mobo tray.

Unfortunately in my new case the mobo tray is fixed in place, means installing the board first before adding any components.

needforspeed · 24 Jan 2011 at 22:13

Yeah, its a real bother when you have to remove the motherboard just to install hardware. Now most new computer cases have a CPU backplate cover where you have access back of the motherboard.

setter · 24 Jan 2011 at 22:26

Yep, thankfully my new case has a cpu backplate cutout.

Blue160 · 24 Jan 2011 at 22:47

If it's a fresh build it goes in the motherboard outside the case.

CPU, then RAM, then cooler onto motherboard, then motherboard into case.