I am getting a Dell XPS Laptop Model M1330. I want to know if 1 GB of RAM will be good enough for it.
Here is what I plan to use it for:
-General Use(Internet, e-mail)
-Watching movies, listening to music
-And playing some video games, like Halo.
Will the RAM be good enough? Should I upgrade to 2 gigs for $150? Please help.
Thank you!
2007-08-06 05:39:17 · 27 answers · asked by eshoyfer 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Thanks for the help so far.
Yes, it will come with Vista. That's the part that worries me. If anyone is using Vista with 1 gig of RAM, can they please descripe how it runs like?
2007-08-06 05:48:09 · update #1
I would also like to add that I once played World of Warcraft on a 512 MB of RAM computer and it ran without any problems...
2007-08-06 05:53:16 · update #2
halo1? 1gb is enough
halo 2? better upgrade to 2
I ran Vista with 1gb RAM on my laptop for a while, got absolutely sick of framerates in everything, WoW, Halo 2, HL2, even webpages with too much flash. Upgraded to 2gb, best $90 spent.
In the meantime, Vista has the ability to use usb drives like RAM. Its not as good as actual RAM, but there is a boost from it.
2007-08-06 05:42:04 · answer #1 · answered by greenmage01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably more than you will need unless you are editing movies, and playing hi end games. But at the price of ram these days, the more the merrier.
The problem with computer manufacturers is that by the time you get the computer, it's out of date, new games will require more and more resources, so it really doesn't hurt to have more than you need.
2007-08-06 05:48:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A 1Gb is good, but I'd rather go for a 2Gb, for all the above mentioned the laptop will work fine, but if you want to play games without hassels, or slow loading, then go for a 2Gb, it makes a huge diference. Today it might be fine, in a month or so your gonna want that upgrade.
2007-08-06 05:45:03 · answer #3 · answered by **AnGeLbOy** 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think 1 gig is good enough. since you are not storing anything excessive. I have 512 MB and I play games of all sort on it. you don't want to have any unnecessary expenses.
Hope that's helpful.
2007-08-06 05:44:49 · answer #4 · answered by schatjelief 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is really the bare minimum for Vista (which I assume you will be using if it is a new laptop).
Memory will have an impact on all aspects of the computer's operation, and so I would certainly look to take the upgrade to 2mb.
2007-08-06 05:42:52 · answer #5 · answered by pete w 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would have thought 1Gb Ram was sufficient, my PC has 1Gb Ram and runs pretty well. But if you're really into gaming which will be the most demanding way to use it then 2Gb might give you the edge. Do you need it? that is up to you, ask someone you know who knows.
2007-08-06 05:44:07 · answer #6 · answered by Dan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1 Gig should be plenty depending on how much gaming your going to do with it. I would be careful though. Generally laptops are not designed for hardcore gaming and will overheat if pushed too hard.
2007-08-06 05:44:06 · answer #7 · answered by deniver2003 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on what major software you use or the purpose of usage.
For your purpose that you have listed, I feel its enough.
I have SAP installed in my laptop and have 1 GB RAM, but still its slow..
2007-08-06 05:43:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you plan on storing the movies and music, i would highly recommend upgrading. also, if you want to play video games you have to get a good graphics card. NVidia is pretty good so is ATI.
2007-08-06 05:42:42 · answer #9 · answered by .::FRITO::. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is good enough. In fact, it will be more than enough if will have Windows XP and just enough if you will get Windows Vista Home Premium.
2007-08-06 05:41:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋