The most important thing to remember when choosing upgrades for your Gateway computer memory is that not all memory cards are universal, even among Gateway computer memory cards. Different model computers have different specifications, so it's important to choose the memory upgrade that's compatible with your computer's make and model.

There are a number of factors that distinguish different memory upgrades from each other apart from how much memory they provide. The most important determination in compatibility is how many pins the card has. Simply put, if the number of pins is off, the memory card won't seat in the motherboard.

The easiest way to avoid this trouble is to either do a Google search for the make and model of your computer adding the word, “memory,” or you can use a computer memory finder that is often available on some merchant sites. The caveat with using a memory finder is that some memory finders will install an .exe file on your computer. It doesn't take up much space, but it would also be an easy way for spyware and viruses to be downloaded on your computer if the website is infected.

When shopping for memory upgrades for your Gateway computer, using this advice will save you a lot of hassle and research. You can find precisely the memory you need and at the best cost.