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More Ram ?????

#1 User is offline   JMD 

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Posted 07 June 2001 - 04:55 PM

I have 256 megs of ram. Is there a significant increase in perfomance if I was to add an extra 128 megs or would it remain the same. Ive heard that there is a point were more ram will not help the speed of your computer, what would that point be.

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#2 User is offline   ValkyerieK7 

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Posted 08 June 2001 - 01:11 AM

more ram would decrease the hard drive activity
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#3 User is offline   Brian Frank 

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Posted 08 June 2001 - 01:22 AM

I haven't noticed an speed increase with over 384MB of RAM. However, it all depends on what you're doing and other hardware too, specifically the speed of your hard drive.
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#4 User is offline   AndyFair 

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Posted 08 June 2001 - 12:33 PM

As Brian said, it depends on the speed of your hard drive (for virtual memory) - but it also depends on what you're using your PC for. I don't think games benefit from large amounts of memory, but if you're using memory-hungry apps like PhotoShop, then the more memory the better!!

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Posted 08 June 2001 - 04:47 PM

I say go for it... I recently added another 256meg stick to my system. It's sick how little my hard drive gets accessed during boot laugh

I paid $46 for name brand memory a few weeks ago, it's down to $40 now. The generic stuff only costs $30/stick! With prices this low, you can't afford NOT to buy RAM!
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#6 User is offline   JMD 

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Posted 08 June 2001 - 11:22 PM

Well your right.ram is cheep. I just picked up 128 PC 133 for 39 dollars canadian, regular price 55 dollars. Last time I bought ram I had to sell a kidney.

But I don't belive I have noticed any speed differance on my system.

But at that price who cares, it will be a help with my Cad programs im sure.

ummmm I may run up a get some more..I luvs a bargan:D laugh laugh
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