Optimum RAM for processor?

rekawamo · 03-21-2005, 01:48 AM

I'm really not sure on something here. The more the processor's fsb, the faster ram is communicated with, I think. I have 384 mb of ram and 400 fsb processor. Is this an optimum ratio? If not, which could be better?

Thank you.

691175002 · 03-21-2005, 01:54 AM

Ram to fsb wont tell you anything. We need ram to processor speed.

The fsb is just how fast everything runs. Increase it and everything goes faster. It doesn't matter what the fsb is when deciding how much ram is enough because fsb doesn't change performance by a huge amount(assuming you change the multipliers and stuff so everything is still running the same speed (I know that you cant do that for some parts but it is the concept, ok?)))

rekawamo · 03-21-2005, 02:19 AM

Sorry, I really don't know much here. Anyway the processor speed is 1.8 ghz.

691175002 · 03-21-2005, 02:24 AM

Then 384 should be fine, If you want you can upgrade to 512. That might make a difference.

rekawamo · 03-21-2005, 02:30 AM

I know I'm changing the subject here, but if I upgrade my cpu to say, celeron 2.8 ghz then what would be the optimum ram?

691175002 · 03-22-2005, 12:33 AM

Why a celeron? I don't know much about intel sockets, but if both celeron and pentium use the same socket a pentium would be much better. Even if the pentium is clocked lower (~0.2ghz) it should still be comparable if not better. If you must use the 2.8 celeron, you should be fine with 512 or even 768. Really it depends on how many programs you have open at a time and what you do with the computer.

If you play games 256 should be the minimum (512 better)

Only one window open at a time would run well with 256.

Up to three windows open could use 512.

5 windows would be smooth with 768.

Anything more would use 1 Gb.

Remember that this is only approximate and big programs will use more ram.

You probbably wont need more than 768.

Just to help could you post the rest of the system?

rekawamo · 03-22-2005, 01:36 AM

My system is as follows:

1.8 ghz celeron processor
384 megabytes ram
GeForce MX 440 64 megabyte video card, using pci slot

The main reason why I wanted Celeron is because it is quite a bit cheaper.

For what will be done with the computer, I would like to be able to play games smoothly on the lowest graphics settings/resolution.

Bobo · 03-22-2005, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rekawamo

My system is as follows:

1.8 ghz celeron processor
384 megabytes ram
GeForce MX 440 64 megabyte video card, using pci slot

The main reason why I wanted Celeron is because it is quite a bit cheaper.

For what will be done with the computer, I would like to be able to play games smoothly on the lowest graphics settings/resolution.

To do games better, tou need a better video card. You can get pretty much any 8x agp card on the market, what is your budget?

rekawamo · 03-22-2005, 02:17 AM

This is where I have a large problem. First, my computer is one of those mini towers so most video cards are too large - they stick out the top and don't fit in the slot at all. So I had to get this directly through the manufacturer. I still can't believe it was $70 and I only got it 6 months ago. So now I'm diciding whether to get a new motherboard, case, probably processor, and transfer everything. Man that will cost a lot. But if you know a good, small, video card around $70 - please let me know.

Bobo · 03-22-2005, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rekawamo

This is where I have a large problem. First, my computer is one of those mini towers so most video cards are too large - they stick out the top and don't fit in the slot at all.

Stick out the top??? Not fit?

If your computer is AGP 4x, any card out there (agp) should work. If it is 2x, then they wouldn't fit, yes. But I don't know what your computer is....therefore I really can't help you unless you can tell me what computer or motherboard. Also, what games do you want to play???

03-21-2005, 01:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
rekawamo New Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8	Optimum RAM for processor? I'm really not sure on something here. The more the processor's fsb, the faster ram is communicated with, I think. I have 384 mb of ram and 400 fsb processor. Is this an optimum ratio? If not, which could be better? Thank you.

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691175002 Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Calgary, Canada Age: 18 Posts: 376	Ram to fsb wont tell you anything. We need ram to processor speed. The fsb is just how fast everything runs. Increase it and everything goes faster. It doesn't matter what the fsb is when deciding how much ram is enough because fsb doesn't change performance by a huge amount(assuming you change the multipliers and stuff so everything is still running the same speed (I know that you cant do that for some parts but it is the concept, ok?))) __________________

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691175002 Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Calgary, Canada Age: 18 Posts: 376	Then 384 should be fine, If you want you can upgrade to 512. That might make a difference. __________________

03-22-2005, 12:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
691175002 Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Calgary, Canada Age: 18 Posts: 376	Why a celeron? I don't know much about intel sockets, but if both celeron and pentium use the same socket a pentium would be much better. Even if the pentium is clocked lower (~0.2ghz) it should still be comparable if not better. If you must use the 2.8 celeron, you should be fine with 512 or even 768. Really it depends on how many programs you have open at a time and what you do with the computer. If you play games 256 should be the minimum (512 better) Only one window open at a time would run well with 256. Up to three windows open could use 512. 5 windows would be smooth with 768. Anything more would use 1 Gb. Remember that this is only approximate and big programs will use more ram. You probbably wont need more than 768. Just to help could you post the rest of the system? __________________

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03-21-2005, 02:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
rekawamo New Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8	Sorry, I really don't know much here. Anyway the processor speed is 1.8 ghz.

03-21-2005, 02:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
rekawamo New Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8	I know I'm changing the subject here, but if I upgrade my cpu to say, celeron 2.8 ghz then what would be the optimum ram?

03-22-2005, 01:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
rekawamo New Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8	My system is as follows: 1.8 ghz celeron processor 384 megabytes ram GeForce MX 440 64 megabyte video card, using pci slot The main reason why I wanted Celeron is because it is quite a bit cheaper. For what will be done with the computer, I would like to be able to play games smoothly on the lowest graphics settings/resolution.

03-22-2005, 02:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
rekawamo New Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8	This is where I have a large problem. First, my computer is one of those mini towers so most video cards are too large - they stick out the top and don't fit in the slot at all. So I had to get this directly through the manufacturer. I still can't believe it was $70 and I only got it 6 months ago. So now I'm diciding whether to get a new motherboard, case, probably processor, and transfer everything. Man that will cost a lot. But if you know a good, small, video card around $70 - please let me know.