2GB RAM and cookin' with gas!

OK, now I've known for a while that running with only 512MB RAM was the absolute low end for running SHIII, let alone GWX -- which clearly suggests in the manual that you meet the recommended system configuration requirements of SHIII (and not the minimum requirements). Especially if you're gonna use the 16km atmosphere mod, in which case they suggest exceeding the recommended requirements.

But 512MB was what I had, and had to work with, alas.

So . . .

My XO has been politely asking for a while (I'd say pestering, but . . . :p ) that we get a wireless router, so she can use her laptop anywhere in the house instead of being stuck at her desk (or borrowing our neighbors' wireless connection; with their permission, I'll add). So I surprised her this Saturday with a trip to Comp USA, to look at wireless routers. We picked out a nice one, but before we left I checked out RAM prices. Ick!

I'd started to walk away when she asked why I didn't pick out RAM. I told her why: around $260 for two 1GB sticks.

Her reply: "Would it help your game (meaning SHIII; she knows that's my 'game' ) run better?"

I shrugged and said something like, "A lot better, actually, yes." (Keep in mind she's occassionally seen how long it takes to pause the game to bring up Windows, or to bring the game back up from being minimized).

She grabbed my hand, dragged me back to the case and said, "Well, get them silly!"



So now I'm running on 2GB RAM and WHOO!! Boy howdy! What a difference! No stuttering, no taking minutes to shift back and forth from Windows to SHIII. It still takes time to load up GWX, yes, but that's expected. But once up and running, there's no comparison between before and now.

Have I got a great XO, or what?

Yep, She's a keeper!
This also adds fuel to the thread on the Game engine limits!

[melnibonian]

You're a lucky man

Give her the Knight's Cross she deserves and enjoy 'your game'

[Vikinger]

Hehe Nice that you can play the game now whitout to much lag.

And your XO is an angel


But have it crossed your mind. When woman do things like that for a man you can surely expect that she want something in return. Maybe she have some suprise stored for ya :rotfl: :rotfl:

[horrgakx]

I've been singing the praises of 2Gb for a long time. You still get people who say "why bother, I've got 512k and it runs ok". Well, these people will be school boys with no money and they're bitter that mummy won't buy them some more RAM.

Get 2Gb, never look back.

Dave

[raduz]

Originally Posted by Vikinger

And your XO is an angel

hi guys,

could you tell me - a non-native english speaker - what exactly the "XO" means? I understood it is a girl friend but whats the exact meaning of this two letters? thanx

[joea]

Originally Posted by raduz

hi guys,

could you tell me - a non-native english speaker - what exactly the "XO" means? I understood it is a girl friend but whats the exact meaning of this two letters? thanx

No no, XO means "Executive Officer" the US Navy term for the second in command. So Albrecht Von Hesse is comparing his lady to the XO, though usually they are actually the skipper but that's besides the point.

[AVGWarhawk]

Originally Posted by Albrecht Von Hesse

OK, now I've known for a while that running with only 512MB RAM was the absolute low end for running SHIII, let alone GWX -- which clearly suggests in the manual that you meet the recommended system configuration requirements of SHIII (and not the minimum requirements). Especially if you're gonna use the 16km atmosphere mod, in which case they suggest exceeding the recommended requirements.

But 512MB was what I had, and had to work with, alas.

So . . .

My XO has been politely asking for a while (I'd say pestering, but . . . :p ) that we get a wireless router, so she can use her laptop anywhere in the house instead of being stuck at her desk (or borrowing our neighbors' wireless connection; with their permission, I'll add). So I surprised her this Saturday with a trip to Comp USA, to look at wireless routers. We picked out a nice one, but before we left I checked out RAM prices. Ick!

I'd started to walk away when she asked why I didn't pick out RAM. I told her why: around $260 for two 1GB sticks.

Her reply: "Would it help your game (meaning SHIII; she knows that's my 'game' ) run better?"

I shrugged and said something like, "A lot better, actually, yes." (Keep in mind she's occassionally seen how long it takes to pause the game to bring up Windows, or to bring the game back up from being minimized).

She grabbed my hand, dragged me back to the case and said, "Well, get them silly!"



So now I'm running on 2GB RAM and WHOO!! Boy howdy! What a difference! No stuttering, no taking minutes to shift back and forth from Windows to SHIII. It still takes time to load up GWX, yes, but that's expected. But once up and running, there's no comparison between before and now.

Have I got a great XO, or what?

Obviously your wife is the Kaleun as she had to give the OK for RAM. But that is OK because as long as your the first mate, that is all that matters! I run into the same thing Now you have the recommended 2 Gig for SH4. BTW, do not ask for a transfer as your Kaleun is the best!

[GT182]

AVH, that's one XO/Warden/Betterhalf to hang on to. I wish I was that lucky. I have to fight to get upgrades... and a whooole lot of other stuff too.

AVH and Dallass, Curcial also says that matched stick pairs are the best to use.

I showed my XO all of your nice comments. Made her blush.

Then I said, "Gee sweety, just think what they'd all say if I got that $499 video card too!"

I'm still rubbin' the bump on me noggin.

[bookworm_020]

Stop making us jelous!! I hope you treat her right! Take her out for dinner, do something she likes (even if you don't like it, just don't say it!)

You never know when you need the chps to fall your way in the future!