I think my RAM is bad. What should I do?

Contact the student helpdesk at x18062 and arrange to bring in your computer (if it's a laptop) or make a Room Service appointment (if you have a desktop). If you have a PC, we can use the MemTest utility to diagnose failing memory chips.

If MemTest detects bad memory, you can try swapping it with a compatible chip, if you have one. Otherwise, a good place to look for new memory is http://www.crucial.com . This site will help you find the best price on memory compatible with your computer.

What if I have a Mac?

Macs are notoriously picky about the kind of RAM they will work well with. If your system is acting very flakey or you're seeing lots of Kernel Panics, bad memory is a likely culprit. Crucial offers the same RAM that Apple does on their site, but at a much cheaper price.