Most RAM upgrades take under 15 minutes.

Yes, from unplugging your PC to seeing the desktop, plan on 10-15 minutes if you’ve done it before. First-timers might take 20-30 because you’ll fuss with the clips and double-check alignment.

The actual swap is two minutes: push the old sticks out, line up the notch, push the new ones in until they click. The rest of the time is just taking off the side panel, grounding yourself (touch a metal part of the case), and booting up. You don’t need to mess with BIOS unless you’re changing speeds or XMP, which adds maybe another two minutes.

Don’t overthink it. It’s easier than building a LEGO set with ten pieces. If it’s taking longer than 30 minutes, you’re probably watching a how-to video on your phone while doing it. Just do it.