4GB of RAM is awesome.... - Page 3

02-23-2009, 03:45 PM

I have to vouch for the Vista...
I have a 4GB Gateway laptop running the 64-bit Vista, I usually just hibernate it and it starts up in 15 seconds or so, and runs multiple pages very quickly and easily. But I don't use it for games so it's untested there.

Plus, I got it for a good deal because the Circuit City salesguy tried to bait n' switch me and rip me off $200. Had to talk to three managers but walked out with it for a decent price. They went out of business didn't they? That's karma or something.

Blueface · 02-24-2009, 07:57 PM

I take that back.
After reading all the reviews on both and after receiving the feedback here and from G-Skill, I have decided why pay more for something I don't need and by the time I do need it, if I do need it at all, it will be dirt cheaper than it is today.
So, I went with the 2 GB which doubles what I have now and it seems everyone was for the most part satisfied with the success of the installation.
On the 4 GB, it seems there were more issues prevalent.
Rather not deal with that nonsense, specially given my Apple history.
For $32 bucks after tax, how can you go wrong?

rizzle · 02-28-2009, 06:46 AM

So I wanted to be able to contribute, if nothing else, a laugh. I don't know how to do the screen shots like you guys but I have ...480mb of RAM.

So take that. 480 is waaaaaay more than 4.
:s

Tenor CS · 02-28-2009, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rizzle

So I wanted to be able to contribute, if nothing else, a laugh. I don't know how to do the screen shots like you guys but I have ...480mb of RAM.

So take that. 480 is waaaaaay more than 4.
:s

What you actually have is 512, 32 of which is sucked up by video memory. Depending on what you're running, that might be enough.

02-28-2009, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rizzle

So I wanted to be able to contribute, if nothing else, a laugh. I don't know how to do the screen shots like you guys but I have ...480mb of RAM.

So take that. 480 is waaaaaay more than 4.
:s

What's your processor speed? 486?

rizzle · 02-28-2009, 11:17 PM

Hell if I know...
It's a Pentium 4, 2.66 ghz. I'm old skool brother.

AD720 · 03-01-2009, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rizzle

Hell if I know...
It's a Pentium 4, 2.66 ghz. I'm old skool brother.

A P4 machine would really benefit from a bump up to 1 gig or more. Honestly it will probably cost you less than $15 and it is easiest computer hardware upgrade to accomplish.

Blueface · 03-02-2009, 10:30 AM

Well, my new RAM is here.
Nice package with Apple's symbol on the outside.
I swear it looks like something you buy from Apple directly.
Says "Apple Series DDR2 Modules" on the box.
Can't wait to install it later tonight and hopefully not trash my laptop while at it.
Those who follow the Blueface/Carlos saga with his MacBook, stay tuned. This should be a nail biting season ending episode.

Blueface · 03-02-2009, 12:08 PM

Well, that was quite quick and extremely easy, even for a dummy like me.

I do notice significant difference.
Boy my mighty mouse now moves fast.

Just kidding.

Blueface · 03-02-2009, 12:21 PM

I went from the Activity Monitor showing less than 1/4 of memory as free space to now having nearly 3/4 of it as free space.
Amazing.

03-02-2009, 12:22 PM

Congrats on not breaking it, Carlos.

Blueface · 03-02-2009, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrell

Congrats on not breaking it, Carlos.

Here is the proof.

tenbaseg · 02-25-2009, 04:58 AM

I just doubled my ram on my macbook for $30. This thing is hauling some serious a$$ now.

King James · 03-01-2009, 08:03 AM

so you probably have one 512mb stick in there.....that is old school

they still make less than a 512 stick?

02-23-2009, 03:45 PM	#1
TheManWithNoName Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 4GB of RAM is awesome.... I have to vouch for the Vista... I have a 4GB Gateway laptop running the 64-bit Vista, I usually just hibernate it and it starts up in 15 seconds or so, and runs multiple pages very quickly and easily. But I don't use it for games so it's untested there. Plus, I got it for a good deal because the Circuit City salesguy tried to bait n' switch me and rip me off $200. Had to talk to three managers but walked out with it for a decent price. They went out of business didn't they? That's karma or something.

02-24-2009, 07:57 PM	#2
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: 4GB of RAM is awesome.... I take that back. After reading all the reviews on both and after receiving the feedback here and from G-Skill, I have decided why pay more for something I don't need and by the time I do need it, if I do need it at all, it will be dirt cheaper than it is today. So, I went with the 2 GB which doubles what I have now and it seems everyone was for the most part satisfied with the success of the installation. On the 4 GB, it seems there were more issues prevalent. Rather not deal with that nonsense, specially given my Apple history. For $32 bucks after tax, how can you go wrong? __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

02-28-2009, 06:46 AM	#3
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: 4GB of RAM is awesome.... So I wanted to be able to contribute, if nothing else, a laugh. I don't know how to do the screen shots like you guys but I have ...480mb of RAM. So take that. 480 is waaaaaay more than 4. :s

02-28-2009, 11:17 PM	#6
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: 4GB of RAM is awesome.... Hell if I know... It's a Pentium 4, 2.66 ghz. I'm old skool brother.

03-02-2009, 10:30 AM	#8
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: 4GB of RAM is awesome.... Well, my new RAM is here. Nice package with Apple's symbol on the outside. I swear it looks like something you buy from Apple directly. Says "Apple Series DDR2 Modules" on the box. Can't wait to install it later tonight and hopefully not trash my laptop while at it. Those who follow the Blueface/Carlos saga with his MacBook, stay tuned. This should be a nail biting season ending episode. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

03-02-2009, 12:08 PM	#9
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: 4GB of RAM is awesome.... Well, that was quite quick and extremely easy, even for a dummy like me. I do notice significant difference. Boy my mighty mouse now moves fast. Just kidding. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

03-02-2009, 12:21 PM	#10
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: 4GB of RAM is awesome.... I went from the Activity Monitor showing less than 1/4 of memory as free space to now having nearly 3/4 of it as free space. Amazing. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

03-02-2009, 12:22 PM	#11
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 4GB of RAM is awesome.... Congrats on not breaking it, Carlos.

02-25-2009, 04:58 AM	#13
tenbaseg Saying no to daily deals! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Garrett Location: Masshole Nation Posts: 1,094 Trading: (40)	Re: 4GB of RAM is awesome.... I just doubled my ram on my macbook for $30. This thing is hauling some serious a$$ now.

03-01-2009, 08:03 AM	#14
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: 4GB of RAM is awesome.... so you probably have one 512mb stick in there.....that is old school they still make less than a 512 stick? __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

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