This wikiHow teaches you how to check the data transfer speed of a RAM chip, using a Windows or Mac computer.
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Method 1 of 2: Using Windows
Step 1. Open the Start menu on the computer
To open it, find and click the Windows icon in the lower-left corner of the screen.
Step 2. Type cmd in the search field in the Start menu
This command will search for all programs and return matching results on the Start menu. Command Prompt is usually at the top of the search results list.
If you don't see a search box in the Start menu, just type the command on your keyboard (keyboard). Some versions of Windows allow you to search for programs by opening the Start menu and directly typing the name of the program you are looking for without a search box
Step 3. Click Command Prompt
This option is at the top of the search results. Clicking this button will open the Command Prompt screen.
Step 4. Type wmic memorychip get speed
This command will allow you to check the RAM chip speed on the Command Prompt screen.
Step 5. Press Enter on the keyboard
After doing this, the command will be executed and a list of each RAM chip speed will appear.
Method 2 of 2: Using a Mac
Step 1. Open the Utilities folder on the Mac
You can find it in the Applications folder, or click the magnifying glass icon at the top right and use Spotlight Search to find it.
Step 2. Double-click System Information
This icon looks like a computer chip in the Utilities folder. If you double-click this button, the app will open in a new screen.
Step 3. Click Memory in the left pane
Find and open the Memory section of the navigation pane on the left side of System Information. This label provides detailed information about each RAM chip installed in your computer.
Step 4. Check the speed of each chip in the Memory Slots table
This table shows a list of all installed RAM chips, along with the Speed, Size, Type, and Status of each chip.
