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madhatter4   11-05-2009 at 04:23:10 AM

So I just installed 64 bit Windows 7 Pro and so far I have to say im very impressed. I do have one question regarding this OS, currently I have 4 Gigs of DDR2 memory installed, would there be any benefit in installing an additional 4 gigs? Keep in mind I primarily use the system for GAMING

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Silver Win 7 badge The_Prophecy   11-05-2009 at 04:34:26 AM

I say the more ram, the better. In terms of actual frame rates, it probably won't make a big difference, but should keep disk thrashing to a minimum due to less use of the swap file...

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ulysses35   11-05-2009 at 08:12:22 PM

the current sweet spot for RAM on Windows 7 seems to the 3 x 1gb sticks or 3 x 2gb sticks... anymore and the extra ram / performance ratio is not as great. Though do dear in mind as developers push the system requirements ever higher then more ram will make much more sense.

I would go for the etxra RAM now - seeing as memory prices still seem to be very low compared to a few years back

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ibnsina   11-05-2009 at 08:30:51 PM

I doubt it very much if you will see any improvement in gaming. You will much better off to keep that money in your account :??: .

What CPU/ GPU /HDD / Motherboard do you have?

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madhatter4   11-06-2009 at 04:11:50 AM

CPU = Quad core 6600
GPU = Radeon 4850
HDD = WD SATA 650 gig

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reconviperone1   11-06-2009 at 04:15:10 AM

The_Prophecy wrote :

I say the more ram, the better. In terms of actual frame rates, it probably won't make a big difference, but should keep disk thrashing to a minimum due to less use of the swap file...


What he said, more memory never a bad thing

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fatsauce   11-07-2009 at 06:07:58 AM

what speed ...manufacture? memory is still cheap in my book, although ram has gone up a little.

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madhatter4   11-08-2009 at 03:23:58 AM

WHAT IM ASKING IS - Should I purchase another 4 gigs or IS IT A WASTE OF MONEY?

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Silver Win 7 badge The_Prophecy   11-08-2009 at 07:34:52 AM

madhatter4 wrote :

WHAT IM ASKING IS - Should I purchase another 4 gigs or IS IT A WASTE OF MONEY?



See my first post in this thread...

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ibnsina   11-09-2009 at 01:14:33 PM

Your system spec is alright for time been, it should handle most games comfortably (in some games, with lower resolution/settings).

4GB is more than enough for gaming.

If you are playing games in high resolutions 1920+, consider adding another Radeon 4850 ($110). Check your power supply/mainboard to make sure it can handle the extra GPU. What the highest resolution your monitor supports?
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Is your system overclocked?

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