4GB of RAM is awesome.... - Page 2

Silound · 02-15-2009, 11:59 PM

Not to knock anyone, but why put more than 4 Gb in a PC running Windows XP or Vista 32-bit as the primary OS?

32-bit versions of Windows can only effectively use up to 3120Mb (roughly 3 gigs) due to software limitations (claimed to allow compatibility on older machines), and can be forced into using a full 4Gb via registry changes. Otherwise, the 4th gig is essentially only used by hardware such as shared video memory tasks.

Much love to 64-bit OS's for opening that up, but even then Vista was proven to actually SLOW DOWN with more than 16 GB of RAM (inefficient memory use) until Service Pack 1 came out and ended that problem.

webjunkie · 02-16-2009, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Silound

Not a mac expert by all means, however I think Mac's use the same RAM as PCs, now that they use the x86 architecture. Don't quote me on that, I could be very wrong.

As far as I know, PCs and Macs have always used the same kinds of RAM.

I'm only rocking 1GB and I don't think I'll outgrow it for a while yet. Though it would be nice to at least double it.

karmaz00 · 02-16-2009, 12:54 AM

i got 2 but i have 2 more slots. im thinking i will upgard this soon

Ashcan Bill · 02-16-2009, 01:33 AM

I guess this means my 384 meg pretty much blows.

mosesbotbol · 02-16-2009, 07:24 AM

My AMD dual 64 bit came with 4 GB RAM and to upgrade ti to 8 GB is $600... So much for cheap RAM. I hope by summer it comes down a lot.

On 64 bit, it seems like it uses twice the RAM of x86...

The Professor · 02-16-2009, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by webjunkie

As far as I know, PCs and Macs have always used the same kinds of RAM.

I'm only rocking 1GB and I don't think I'll outgrow it for a while yet. Though it would be nice to at least double it.

yup ... and it's been easily user-replaceable since the days of the G3, if not earlier. Hard drives are the same too (and easily replaceable on the MacBook).

sporting 1.5GB in my PowerBook G4. I can't wait until I get a new job and with it a new computer.

King James · 02-16-2009, 07:59 AM

sweet! I have 2GB in my macbook. This thing is like 4 years old, even before the core 2 duo days, but still trucks for what I need it for. Maybe next year I will get a new macbook, but if this thing is still haulin' good.... I don't think there will be a need.

AD720 · 02-16-2009, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

My MacBook came with 1GB of RAM. Today I spent $59.99 and got 4GB of Kingston RAM. I'm BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZIN NOW!!!

I just got a new macbook (NOT the unibody, the polycarbonite) and it came with 2gigs of RAM and 120gb HD.

I upgraded it to 4gigs of RAM and a 320gb HD.

Cost to have apple to do the upgrade - $400

Cost for me to do the upgrade - $120

PS - if anyone wants the old RAM shoot me a PM.

RGD. · 02-16-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

My AMD dual 64 bit came with 4 GB RAM and to upgrade ti to 8 GB is $600...

Huh? From where? No way it can cost that much unless they are charging like $550.00 to install it. Curious now.

Ron

Seanohue · 02-16-2009, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

My AMD dual 64 bit came with 4 GB RAM and to upgrade ti to 8 GB is $600... So much for cheap RAM. I hope by summer it comes down a lot.

On 64 bit, it seems like it uses twice the RAM of x86...

That's insane! How long ago was it and who did you get it from? If it is not too late, I would return it. For that much you can get 48GB of RAM lol.

King James · 02-16-2009, 10:27 AM

Also, what are you doing that requires 8GB of ram?

Seanohue · 02-16-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by King James

Also, what are you doing that requires 8GB of ram?

Warhammer Online. Most CPU intensive game ever.

Blueface · 02-16-2009, 10:40 AM

My MacBook says it has 1 GB but supports up to 4.
Will I see that much of a difference that makes it worthwhile?
Is it hard to do?

Here is what I have. Any help is appreciated.

02-16-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

My MacBook says it has 1 GB but supports up to 4.
Will I see that much of a difference that makes it worthwhile?
Is it hard to do?

Here is what I have. Any help is appreciated.

Yes, you will see a huge difference. Specifically in booting OSX and multi tasking. It's easy as cake to do Carlos. Here is a tutorial I looked at just to make sure I did not **** anything up.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1651

King James · 02-16-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

My MacBook says it has 1 GB but supports up to 4.
Will I see that much of a difference that makes it worthwhile?
Is it hard to do?

Here is what I have. Any help is appreciated.

I'd say 2GB is probably enough Carlos, if you just use it for day to day tasks and searching the net. 4GB maybe, but two would probably be fine. It is fairly easy to do, but knowing your track record with Macs..... lol

DO NOT buy from apple though.

crucial ram is the best deal I have found.... anyone else can chime in if a current one beats crucial's price.

Blueface · 02-16-2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

Yes, you will see a huge difference. Specifically in booting OSX and multi tasking. It's easy as cake to do Carlos. Here is a tutorial I looked at just to make sure I did not **** anything up.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1651

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Originally Posted by King James

I'd say 2GB is probably enough Carlos, if you just use it for day to day tasks and searching the net. 4GB maybe, but two would probably be fine. It is fairly easy to do, but knowing your track record with Macs..... lol

DO NOT buy from apple though.

crucial ram is the best deal I have found.... anyone else can chime in if a current one beats crucial's price.

I have got to put this on hold for this month but plan on tackling it next month and will reach out to you guys.

And yes Jim, with my record, this can end up making for quite a TV sit com.

Did I mention I am officially on my second iPhone?

VirtualSmitty · 02-16-2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Seanohue

That's insane! How long ago was it and who did you get it from? If it is not too late, I would return it. For that much you can get 48GB of RAM lol.

That is waaaay too much for that much RAM.

02-16-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by King James

Also, what are you doing that requires 8GB of ram?

Running Vista and a Web Browser at the same time.

King James · 02-16-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

Running Vista and a Web Browser at the same time.

Seanohue · 02-16-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

Running Vista and a Web Browser at the same time.

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Originally Posted by King James

02-15-2009, 11:59 PM	#21
Silound ex-CS Swamp Gorilla Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somewhere in a swamp, south of sanity Posts: 802 Trading: (15)	Re: 4GB of RAM is awesome.... Not to knock anyone, but why put more than 4 Gb in a PC running Windows XP or Vista 32-bit as the primary OS? 32-bit versions of Windows can only effectively use up to 3120Mb (roughly 3 gigs) due to software limitations (claimed to allow compatibility on older machines), and can be forced into using a full 4Gb via registry changes. Otherwise, the 4th gig is essentially only used by hardware such as shared video memory tasks. Much love to 64-bit OS's for opening that up, but even then Vista was proven to actually SLOW DOWN with more than 16 GB of RAM (inefficient memory use) until Service Pack 1 came out and ended that problem. __________________ Back in black, and better than ever! You can't keep a good gorilla down! LSU Geaux Tigers!

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