the RAM let the computer faster ?

Question

Hello, when I use Adobe Photoshop program. I want to open pictures and work on them . The computer comes slaw and work slawer than before work. So, if I put more RAM is it will be faster ? please help .

Answer 1

Imagine this, you have a table for you to work on. You wants to some work, whatever and you have lots of files to work on. The larger your table is, the more stuff you can put on it, if your table is too small, you have to put some stuff on it and other important stuff elsewhere, and you have to keep moving these stuff on and off your table. In a computer, this is call disk swapping, that happens when you runs out of RAM.

But that is only part of the story. How fast can you work on a single file? it doesn't matter how large your table is (remember, you're just working on 1 file at a time). here, it depends on how fast you can do your work. In the computer, that's how fast your processor is.

Generally if you're working on very high resolution image, lots of RAM will help to keep it running smooth. But when you're manipulating the image, for example, the smudge tool, this really takes a hell load of time to complete, its being restrained by your processor speed.

Do note that the larger your image is (more RAM needed) the more processing power needed when you're manipulating the picture like for example, resizing or applying Gaussian Blur effect (more CPU needed)

They usually goes hand in hand.

But of course more ram does helps you solve some of the problem. Not all, but it does help.

Answer 2

If someone holds up a map of the world, can you point out the U.S.A. ?

If so, I will answer your question.

Photoshop is a very resource intensive application which requires both high amounts of RAM as well as decent processing power. As memory (RAM) is the cheapest way to go, I would suggest upgrading to at least 1GB. If your computer is older and does not support 1GB consider purchasing a new machine or max out the RAM.

Additionally, "slawer" and "slaw" is really spelled "slower" and "slow" respectfully.

Answer 3

Random Access Memory (RAM) allows quicker access to programs and files instead of accessing the physical memory. The more RAM you have the faster the computer will operate. To have the best performance it is suggested that you have 1GB RAM. With 1GB RAM you can open multiple programs simultaneously regardless of how many processes you have in Task manager.

Answer 4

If I remember correctly Photoshop puts more stress on the Hard drive than the RAM so if you really want to speed up Photoshop then I would suggest getting a good 10,000+ rpm hard drive.

Answer 5

Yes, but it also depends on processor speed. CS2, and CS3 are known memory 'hogs'. If you look on Adobe.com's website, and also on the forum section of their website, you will see that this addressed. I use Photoshop 7, changed computer system's from a 900MHz processor, and 512MB's of Sdram, to a 3200MHz,(3.2GHz), processor, and 1024MB's,(1 Gig), of DDR ram. PS7 ran fine on the old system, but 'Gallops' on the new one! Try installing more ram, as your graphics depend on it, a better vid card will help also.

Answer 6

It works slaw? You mean it makes salad? Oh... you mean "slow."

More RAM will definitely help such a memory-intensive program.

Answer 7

RAM is the cheapest way to speed up a computer, but having said that, it depends on how much you have installed now.
If you have 256MB then more will definitely speed it up. (all OS)
If you have 512MB then more will definitely speed it up. (all OS)
If you have 1024MB (1gig) and running XP more will probably not speed it up to a noticeable level.(unless you have shared video)
With Vista the most you can install is the best. (I hate Vista)