I use yahoo messenger to chat, using the Mic and webcam. What would be the recommended RAM to have?
Many thanks
2006-10-30 06:17:50 · 7 answers · asked by Hello 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
If you are not a gamer you can have a very efficient PC with 768M of RAM.
You can squeak by with 512M of RAM but to make sure you have enough to run your antivirus, spy ware programs, etc. I recommend the 768M.
I have a 2.2G Sempron CPU, 768M RAM, and a 40G hard drive. I run AVG Antivirus, Spy Sweeper, and Spyware Doctor at all times. I can also run MS Office, MS Media Player, and any other program I want. No problems multi-tasking at all.
Generally, I have about 300 - 400M RAM unused at any given time.
I use a little program that I really like that puts a small RAM meter on the task bar so you can see exactly how much of your RAM you ARE NOT using. Give it a shot.
Go to http://www.download.com and download and install FreeRAM XP Pro.
If you are using the Yahoo chat and your web cam and you still have over 100M of RAM left I wouldn't get too concerned about installing more RAM.
Of course, the rule of thumb has always been "the more RAM the better", so more RAM will never hurt if you plan on keeping the PC you have for some time to come.
Hope this helps.
2006-10-30 07:03:00 · answer #1 · answered by Dick 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ram shouldn't make too much of a difference when it comes to messenger and a webcam, as long as it runs Windows XP nicely and your internet connection is up to par you should be fine. Don't cheap out on the webcam, get a good one!
2006-10-30 06:19:32 · answer #2 · answered by I H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mic n cam cant put so burden on a ram that you go for a change anyway if you are willing to uapgrade then go for 1Gb ddr
2006-10-30 06:40:08 · answer #3 · answered by GoLd E 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None of those things are memory hogs. Just make sure you have a reasonable amount like 512MB, and you should be fine.
2006-10-30 06:19:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i discover them the two stressful and particular, I do have them the two, as pals say they choose for to get in touch now and then. As i've got no longer used them lots, I probable flow with Yahoo. seems to artwork effective.
2016-11-26 19:35:23 · answer #5 · answered by virgen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The minimum your operating system suggests would be fine.
2006-10-30 06:19:41 · answer #6 · answered by alconebay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
more than 512mb
2006-10-30 06:19:50 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋