I have 1024 ram should i upgrade to 2 gig?
2007-01-08 08:22:36 · 11 answers · asked by Deception 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
note: i do i play EXTREAME 3d games
2007-01-08 08:27:30 · update #1
could any1 suggest the price
2007-01-08 08:28:07 · update #2
my opinion "yes",i have 1.5gb ram and a max of 3gb,and believe me i will upgrade right up to 3gb
why not just add a 512mb module and try 1.5gb,i have found this quite powerfull,and will run numerous applications without slowdown
however if you can afford a 1gb upgrade ,go for it,it also depends on your memory speed,mine is pc3200(400mhz) ddr ,but you can get modules running at 1100mhz (pc7000),i could only imagine how they perform,however at £300 for a 2gb kit,i probally wont find out
finally if you are planning to upgrade to windows vista in the future a 2gb memory will be essential,as vista eats ram like anything,i have the vista beta(build 5600) and with 1.5gb it just about runs ok,i have to wonder why microsoft have recommended 512mb as a min spec then,i tried vista on a old p3 800mhz,512mbram,basically all the min specs recommended by microsoft and it struggled to work,basically it was sluggish and i ended up reinstalling xp on that p.c
go for it mate,stick in another gig and make life easier
good luck mate
2007-01-08 09:56:20 · answer #1 · answered by brianthesnail123 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are an extreme gamer, such as Doom, Oblivion, then yes, 2GB upgrade would be one of many possible upgrades that could improve performance. For a desktop, about $200-$300.
If you have a desktop computer, then you should really consider in upgrading your video card. I feel that this would yield a higher performance boost, than a RAM upgrade in your case. $100-$400, depending on how much juice you want.
Next, would be a processor upgrade. If you have anything less than 3Ghz, then this would be a good idea. If you have more than 3Ghz, then the benefits are minimal. $100-$300
For a desktop, hard drive upgrade would be the last possible improvement. Upgrading up to a 7200 or 10,000 rpm hard drive will give you a little boost. $100-$300 depending how much space you want.
If you have a laptop, then you are limited to RAM and hard drive upgrades. Most laptops only come with a 4200 or 5400rpm hard drive. Boosting it up to a 7200rpm would do wonders.
Of course, laptop upgrades are at least twice as much as the desktop upgrade costs.
2007-01-08 16:35:29 · answer #2 · answered by techman2000 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, get it.
And if you are feeling a bit brave - turn OFF the vitual memory on your PC. That way it will only use REAL memory, not the hard drive in general use.
So long as you don't exceed 2Gb of active use (nearly impossible unless you are editing HUGE graphics files) it's VERY, VERY fast.
I did when i upgraded my RAM - BIG difference.
(Also worthwhile getting a RAM optimiser to unload the unused dll's, fast access temp files etc. if you do)
2007-01-08 16:36:00 · answer #3 · answered by creviazuk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the cheapest performance boost you can get. It's not really necessary (at least until Vista) but it will allow you to have more programs and DLLs running at the same time.
The other thing to consider would be a faster hard drive. Most laptops have a relatively slow drive which can be upgraded.
2007-01-08 16:24:17 · answer #4 · answered by Dave P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends upon what you do with your PC, and what the other specs are. I remember you had a Centrino at 1,73 GHZ. Well.. if you do complex work such as CAD or gaming or 3dStudio MAX and so on, get that extra RAM. if not, it's more than enough ;)
Just chill out and enjoy your laptop
2007-01-08 16:25:18 · answer #5 · answered by andi schlangen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
more ram is always a good way to improve your PC. If you go to http://www.crucial.com it will tell you what you have and what you can get. You can use this information to shop around. I think a 1gb card is around £80 but this depends on type of memory and what speed it is. would suggest getting the fastest you can use if possible
2007-01-08 16:57:52 · answer #6 · answered by Gordon B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on whether you have a lot of windows open and you have multiple IM's going and are downloading several files simultaneously and playing WOW, and are considering upgrading to Vista then I would recommend adding more RAM.
2007-01-08 16:32:18 · answer #7 · answered by G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like everyone has said, it all depends on what you do. Two gigs is only if you do heavy video editing or are really into computer games.
2007-01-08 16:27:12 · answer #8 · answered by Greg8325 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. If you are just playing Solitaire, surf the Web and read the email, 1024 Megs are more than enough.
2007-01-08 16:25:24 · answer #9 · answered by gtopala 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, why not? More speed.
2007-01-08 16:24:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋