Tommy_N
Stunt Coordinator
- Joined
- Jul 5, 2002
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Hello,
I’m looking to upgrade my RAM and I could use some help and suggestions. The reason for the upgrade is that I want to get more into Photo editing and converting VHS tapes to DVD. I’ve also noticed that programs are running slower. A couple of months ago I had to reinstall windows. My computer was lighting fast until I installed Norton. :frowning: I’d like to try to get to that speed again.
I have a Gateway P4 1.8 with 256MB of RDR Ram (2x 128MB). I have two open memory slots. I’m not sure of the speed of the memory. Although once I spoke to Gateway about upgrade my RAM and they sent me this: Gateway Memory that should work with my PC
I’m not sure how much more RAM I need / want. I’ve heard that the difference between 256 and 512 is huge but the difference from 512 to 1 gig is negligible. Is this true?
I understand that the memory needs to be added in pairs. I have heard 4x 128MB would not be as quick as if I just had 2x 256MB installed. Is this true?
Within the next year or so I would like to upgrade my processor. Would it be beneficial to wait and upgrade my motherboard? The RDRAM is expensive. If I upgraded my other components I might be able to get a different kind of RAM for less money. Would this make sense or should I stick with what I have.
Thanks for all the responses.
Tom
I’m looking to upgrade my RAM and I could use some help and suggestions. The reason for the upgrade is that I want to get more into Photo editing and converting VHS tapes to DVD. I’ve also noticed that programs are running slower. A couple of months ago I had to reinstall windows. My computer was lighting fast until I installed Norton. :frowning: I’d like to try to get to that speed again.
I have a Gateway P4 1.8 with 256MB of RDR Ram (2x 128MB). I have two open memory slots. I’m not sure of the speed of the memory. Although once I spoke to Gateway about upgrade my RAM and they sent me this: Gateway Memory that should work with my PC
I’m not sure how much more RAM I need / want. I’ve heard that the difference between 256 and 512 is huge but the difference from 512 to 1 gig is negligible. Is this true?
I understand that the memory needs to be added in pairs. I have heard 4x 128MB would not be as quick as if I just had 2x 256MB installed. Is this true?
Within the next year or so I would like to upgrade my processor. Would it be beneficial to wait and upgrade my motherboard? The RDRAM is expensive. If I upgraded my other components I might be able to get a different kind of RAM for less money. Would this make sense or should I stick with what I have.
Thanks for all the responses.
Tom