How much memory on a new Computer?

thealmighty · 06-27-2005, 05:33 PM

Is it worth it to get 2GB of ram instead of 1GB, or is that overkill? (cost is about $220 more)

Thanks.

DaddyTorgo · 06-27-2005, 05:37 PM

depends on what you're going to be doing with the computer...how long you want to be able to do it without future upgrading...what the configuration is (what's the standard onboard/how much can you add on? if you order 1gb are they just keeping the 512 onboard and adding another 512 stick, or is the onboard a 1gb stick?)...and what the like...ballpark price you're spending is. What % of the total cost of the computer is 220? Is it a drop in the bucket, or a bunch?

off the top of my head though I'd say unless you want to play top of the line games and don't want to upgrade for a year or so it'd be unnecessary. besides, you can always pop in a new 1gb stick later when the prices go down

Franklinnoble · 06-27-2005, 06:14 PM

Not overkill. More RAM will better compensate for your small penis.

Easy Mac · 06-27-2005, 06:19 PM

1 gb is plenty, unless you plain on doing a lot of video editing, CAD editing, generally editing lots of stuff. You really won't notice a huge difference in day to day stuff or most gaming.

thealmighty · 06-27-2005, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Franklinnoble

Not overkill. More RAM will better compensate for your small penis.

Please keep listening to your wife. DO NOT get the paternity test. You don't want to know.

MizzouRah · 06-27-2005, 09:13 PM

I would agree that 1Gb is about perfect for today's standards in PCs.

Use that extra cash if you want and get a better video card.. or save the $$$$

jeff061 · 06-27-2005, 09:15 PM

1GB I think is standard these days. Plenty for today and a bit of future proofing without busting your budget.

Then I again, I bought 2GB for my system one year ago

. If you got a lot of money to blow and don't feel like upgrading for the next several years go two. Otherwise one is fine.

KWhit · 06-27-2005, 09:45 PM

I just got 2 gig to go in my new system. It was only about $100 difference for me.

Cringer · 06-27-2005, 10:12 PM

i just upgraded from 4 mb to 8 mb. i'm pretty stoked.

Samdari · 06-28-2005, 10:12 AM

Do you play FM?

Get 4 GB.

Franklinnoble · 06-28-2005, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by thealmighty

Please keep listening to your wife. DO NOT get the paternity test. You don't want to know.

Funny, but not even remotely feasible. Have you seen the pictures of my kids? They're practically clones...

cthomer5000 · 06-28-2005, 12:05 PM

i think it's worth the investment. Memory is relatively cheap, so i maxed mine out at 2GB. I could certainly see the difference over the 1 GB i had running for about 6 months prior to the upgrade.

thealmighty · 06-28-2005, 02:45 PM

Thanks for the input. I went with 2 since I keep my computers for quite some time (one I'm replacing is 3 1/2 years old).

06-27-2005, 09:15 PM	#7
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	1GB I think is standard these days. Plenty for today and a bit of future proofing without busting your budget. Then I again, I bought 2GB for my system one year ago . If you got a lot of money to blow and don't feel like upgrading for the next several years go two. Otherwise one is fine. __________________

06-27-2005, 10:12 PM	#9
Cringer Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edinburg,TX	i just upgraded from 4 mb to 8 mb. i'm pretty stoked. __________________ You Stole Fizzy Lifting drinks! You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and steralized, so you get NOTHING! You lose!

06-28-2005, 10:12 AM	#10
Samdari Roster Filler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cicero	Do you play FM? Get 4 GB. __________________ http://www.nateandellie.net Now featuring twice the babies for the same low price!

06-28-2005, 02:45 PM	#13
thealmighty Pro Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: heaven	Thanks for the input. I went with 2 since I keep my computers for quite some time (one I'm replacing is 3 1/2 years old). __________________ Check out The Unofficial FOFC Movie Guide Here

06-27-2005, 05:37 PM	#2
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	depends on what you're going to be doing with the computer...how long you want to be able to do it without future upgrading...what the configuration is (what's the standard onboard/how much can you add on? if you order 1gb are they just keeping the 512 onboard and adding another 512 stick, or is the onboard a 1gb stick?)...and what the like...ballpark price you're spending is. What % of the total cost of the computer is 220? Is it a drop in the bucket, or a bunch? off the top of my head though I'd say unless you want to play top of the line games and don't want to upgrade for a year or so it'd be unnecessary. besides, you can always pop in a new 1gb stick later when the prices go down

06-27-2005, 06:14 PM	#3
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Not overkill. More RAM will better compensate for your small penis.

06-27-2005, 06:19 PM	#4
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	1 gb is plenty, unless you plain on doing a lot of video editing, CAD editing, generally editing lots of stuff. You really won't notice a huge difference in day to day stuff or most gaming.

06-27-2005, 09:13 PM	#6
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	I would agree that 1Gb is about perfect for today's standards in PCs. Use that extra cash if you want and get a better video card.. or save the $$$$

06-27-2005, 09:45 PM	#8
KWhit Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Conyers GA	I just got 2 gig to go in my new system. It was only about $100 difference for me.

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