My laptop only has 512 mb of RAM, I have 1 open slot. I've read that my particular computer can handle up to 1024 mb of RAM. Is adding 512 mb for $70.00 worth it?
2007-05-24 15:29:09 · 8 answers · asked by ablair67 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
Actually its your only choice, if it says 1024, 512 is the most you can add to your laptop. It will make a difference.
2007-05-24 15:33:45 · answer #1 · answered by peteysal 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The old saying....
The More RAM, The Better Performance.
Worth $70.00 ? Really depends on what you want to do on your laptop. If you are doing games, especially online, then yes, it is worth it because your response time will be greatly increased. If you are opening and keeping open several programs at one time, Yes again because once the available RAM is occupied, the programs start using the computer and that really slows things down. If you are only using your laptop for surfing the web, e-mail and chat, then it is not really worth spending the $70.00 because you are not taxing your laptop as much. It is really an individuals call about having Max RAM.
2007-05-24 15:36:59 · answer #2 · answered by FES 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on if your computer is slow or not and if its barable
1 Gig of RAM will show a difference and boost your speed up a little bit
I usually by RAM off Ebay because its cheaper and its an Item people always upgrade and sell there unused or used ones
2007-05-24 15:34:35 · answer #3 · answered by Dannyboy622 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not for $70. Go to http://www.tigerdirect.com and get a better deal. It will be worth it performance wise, just get the same type of Ram to run in dual-channel mode. And don't pay $70 unless absolutely necessary.
2007-05-24 15:33:03 · answer #4 · answered by fireflyman62 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup its worth it. It'll increase your memory speed and processing multiple commands at a time making you fininsh more work simmultaneously and faster. just remember that the memory speed should be the same.
2007-05-24 15:33:54 · answer #5 · answered by Lemuel G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing as too much ramm. Ramm is very chap right now, hop on it before the prices go up
2007-05-24 15:36:58 · answer #6 · answered by Harrison H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is absolutely worth it
2007-05-24 15:32:14 · answer #7 · answered by PBcompanies.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cheapest upgrade that you can make to your computer and it will improve performance.
2007-05-24 15:33:24 · answer #8 · answered by MLM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋