How to choose memory for industrial control computers in different industry applications?
Product knowledge 2025-10-16
We often compare the CPU to the brain of a calculator. So the memory we are going to learn about today can roughly be compared to the neck. Memory also undertakes the temporary memory function of the brain. It generally provides an important channel for the CPU to store data. Generally speaking, the data in a computer is basically first transported from the hard disk to the memory for temporary storage and then provided to the CPU for processing. Next, let’s take a look together with the author at how to choose the memory of industrial control computers in different industry applications.
An industrial control computer is a special type of computer used in industrial environments. Generally, it consists of a chassis, motherboard, memory, CPU, hard disk, power supply, etc., and has an operating system. It provides stable, reliable, embedded and intelligent industrial computers for various industries.
Every internal hardware component of an industrial control computer plays a significant role. Therefore, when purchasing, we must carefully select each piece of hardware and choose the most suitable one. The hardware components of industrial control computers are also quite diverse. Today, we will talk about the memory of industrial control computers and discuss how to choose the memory for industrial control computers in different industry applications.
Many of our customers have a misconception about memory: they always think that the larger the memory of an industrial control computer, the better. In fact, the size of the memory of an industrial control computer can also affect its performance. It’s not that “big” is good; what we want to say is that “appropriate” is good.
The application fields of industrial control computers are so extensive that even within the same field, the functions implemented by industrial control computers are different. So, how to choose the memory for industrial control computers in different industry applications?
- For general office use
If the industrial control computer is used for ordinary office work, then 4GB of memory is sufficient for it.
- For gaming purposes
If the industrial control computer is used for playing game software, then an 8G configuration is necessary for the industrial control computer. Some may need to be upgraded to 16G or even higher.
Iii. Handling professional software
If the industrial control computer is used in professional software, such as processing images and data, it should be equipped with 16G or more advanced dual-channel devices.
Overall, the higher the memory frequency, the faster the data transmission speed. The larger the memory capacity, the greater the data storage space. Large-capacity and high-frequency memory can significantly improve the efficiency of machines when handling related tasks. The above is all the sharing about memory today. I hope it will be helpful for you when choosing an industrial control computer.
