1 Gig of Ram difference...

CaptainHaplo · 05-12-11, 06:54 PM

Just because I had a spare stick of Ram in my hand, I put it into one of my PC's that runs W7 32x. It had 2G's initially, now has 3. For giggles I updated the WPI - and the ram score went from a 5.2 to a 7.5......

Now thats a pretty big leap for adding 1 G of ram - especially when you consider that the stick I added was a slower stick than the 2 800's I have in the box.... So even though the speed on all three has dropped, the speed overall is increased.

Just one more proof that more ram is a good thing.

This has been a public service announcement.

frau kaleun · 05-12-11, 09:49 PM

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Just one more proof that more ram is a good thing.

I just ordered a 2GBx2 pack... got 6 gigs right now, but I'm gonna swap out the two 1 gig sticks and max it out at 8 gigs. Because why not?

I still remember when I finally maxed out the RAM on my previous rig... I think at the time that amounted to doubling what I had. It was almost like having a brand new computer for a while. I was able to temper my desire for a new system for at least a year or more just from that simple and relatively inexpensive upgrade.

But next I'm gonna want a new gfx card. I can feel the itch already.

Castout · 05-13-11, 03:06 AM

A lady wanting a gfx card......hmmm......you're outside typical.

frau kaleun · 05-13-11, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Castout

you're outside typical.

Now tell me something I don't know.

Fish In The Water · 05-13-11, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Castout

A lady wanting a gfx card......hmmm......you're outside typical.

Sounds like a typical guys gift buying dream. No more gas station flowers on the way home.

Herr-Berbunch · 05-13-11, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Fish In The Water

Sounds like a typical guys gift buying dream. No more gas station flowers on the way home.

Hang on, $10 for flowers or $500 for the latest nVidia?

Sorry Frau, here you go...

frau kaleun · 05-13-11, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

$500 for the latest nVidia?

Aw man, I know, I was looking at some 2 GB cards last night.

Herr-Berbunch · 05-13-11, 08:31 AM

Wouldn't it be great if you had a dimm slot on your graphics cards (sodimm would be more realistic), upgrade when you want!

I glance in and out of the graphics card market but am stuck with what I've got, it does me well in all things so far, not outstanding but well.

05-12-11, 06:54 PM	#1
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	1 Gig of Ram difference... Just because I had a spare stick of Ram in my hand, I put it into one of my PC's that runs W7 32x. It had 2G's initially, now has 3. For giggles I updated the WPI - and the ram score went from a 5.2 to a 7.5...... Now thats a pretty big leap for adding 1 G of ram - especially when you consider that the stick I added was a slower stick than the 2 800's I have in the box.... So even though the speed on all three has dropped, the speed overall is increased. Just one more proof that more ram is a good thing. This has been a public service announcement. __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo

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Castout Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 4,794 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 6	A lady wanting a gfx card......hmmm......you're outside typical. __________________ My blog: http://exposingsingapore.wordpress.com/

05-13-11, 08:31 AM	#8
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Wouldn't it be great if you had a dimm slot on your graphics cards (sodimm would be more realistic), upgrade when you want! I glance in and out of the graphics card market but am stuck with what I've got, it does me well in all things so far, not outstanding but well. __________________