Is 2gig needed?

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  1. Chris516

    Chris516 Member

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    Is 2gig too much for a computer that does light gaming(RCT3 and other games like that)image editing and Video rendering? Thanks in advance.
     
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    No, its not too much. Those two gigs can really help your performance in those areas, but if you think its too expensive then, one gig shoud be enough.
     
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    There can never be too much RAM, where did you get the idea that you could have too much?
     
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    I have heard that in some cases 2gig can actually hurt system performace more than help it. That is why I asked.

    Thanks Again.
     
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    Well you are misinformed! Where did you hear that? The only way RAM could slow down performance is through the latency/CAS timings, even then the difference would be made up through the amount of RAM installed.
     
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    Hey,

    Definatly 2 gigs is a very good amount of ram for a modern computer. However for light gaming maybe it would be better to place that money on a better processor?

    Just an idea.

    You could always drop down to 1.5 gig?
     
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    Ok, for the processor I was thinking of the Opteron 165 or the 2x 4400 which one would be better for me to use?
     
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    Well thats an intresting one. Well for gaming dual core has never been a good route to take. So in that sense the opteron wins. However the dual core in fact has a hugher clock speed. So i would recommend if it is LIGHT gaming go for the 4400 as it will be a faster cpu for everyday apps!

    However for heavier gaming go for the opteron or maybe find something in the middle?

    Its all up to you really!
     
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    If you were using Windows 98 or ME, then anything over 512MB of RAM actually slowed the system down, but with XP, the more RAM, the better.
     
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    Hmm, live & learn eh GranpaBW!

    PS, I only have experience with XP, shows doesn't it? LOL!
     
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    Out of intrest is there a cap on windows XP for ram? As in like 98 just bigger?
     
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    I built a PC for my mate, it has an Asus MOBO with enough slots for 4 gig of RAM. I put in 2 gig & she flys! I would love for my mate to put in the full compliment, but I don't think he wants to shell out much more coin!
     
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  13. lecsiy

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    Same here, If i wanted to i could go upto 4 gig. But before that theres a lot more, more important things to dish out on!
     
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    About the only RAM issue that will slow a system down with XP has seemed to be having 2 different size/ speed sticks on the same channel. Thats more a motherboard issue than OS anyway so happy upgrades to all!
     
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