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01. What to look for before you buy02. Best prices in stock today03. Why buy from Qyvea04. FAQ
RAM is the laptop's short-term working memory. Light office and browsing use runs on a modest amount, but many programs and browser tabs at once need more. As a rough guide, 4 GB is minimal today, 8 GB suits most people, and 16 GB or more suits video editing, design and heavy multitasking. Before buying, check the RAM type (for example DDR3, DDR4 or DDR5), the form factor (laptop memory is SO-DIMM) and how many slots your laptop has.
Key takeaways
- 8 GB suits most everyday use.
- Heavy editing and design want 16 GB or more.
- Check the RAM type and slots.
- Laptop memory is SO-DIMM.
01What to look for before you buy
| Use | Rough guide |
|---|---|
| Basic browsing and documents | 4 to 8 GB |
| Office, school and many tabs | 8 GB |
| Design, editing, many programs | 16 GB or more |
| Check | Type (DDR3/4/5), SO-DIMM, free slots |
02Best prices in stock today
Prices update live from the Qyvea store. Tap any product to see full specs, stock and delivery options, or ask us on WhatsApp for a recommendation.
03Why buy from Qyvea
Why Kenyans buy from Qyvea
- Genuine branded products sold with the manufacturer's warranty (typically 6–24 months, varies by product)
- 7-day returns and exchanges; damaged or wrong item? Report it within 48 hours for a free replacement or full refund
- Pay with M-Pesa, bank transfer or card; refunds go back the same way
- Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000, and delivery across Kenya
- Delivered to your door, dispatched once payment is confirmed, rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews (bought from us? leave a review)
- Talk to a person on WhatsApp 0113 301 244, usually within 30 minutes
Full details: return & refund policy.
04Frequently asked questions
Can I mix different RAM sizes?
Often yes, but matching modules work best. Check your laptop's rules.
Why does my laptop say 'RAM unusable'?
Part of it may be reserved by hardware, or the system may be 32-bit. Check your version.
Is soldered RAM upgradeable?
No. Some thin laptops solder the RAM; check before you buy.
Does more RAM make it faster?
Only if you run out. An SSD helps general speed more.
