Need more RAM?

textbook · 07-23-2008, 07:02 PM

I was trying to battlefield with some friends and when i move the screen responds really slowly- do i need more RAM? I have 512 at the moment. If I need more should take one of my 256 sticks in with me to show the shop so I get exactly what i need? Many different kinds of RAM around , right?

Where do you find where it say your computers maximum amount of permitted RAM? Dont want to exceed that.

dave597 · 07-23-2008, 07:21 PM

possibly more ram.
what are your cpu and graphics card specs?
your motherboard manual will tell you the max amount of ram you can install on a system.
a program like cpu-z can also tell you what type of ram you are using.

tknick90 · 07-23-2008, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave597

possibly more ram.
what are your cpu and graphics card specs?
your motherboard manual will tell you the max amount of ram you can install on a system.
a program like cpu-z can also tell you what type of ram you are using.

Yup, it could be the RAM, but I'd be willing to bet its more than just that, more likely your graphics card or processor. Give CPU-Z a try and post your specs up.

textbook · 07-24-2008, 08:00 PM

is the CPU-Z a good program? Downloaded it anyway.

The stats are as follows-

Intel Pentium 4 2.66GHz

DDR two 256 sticks so total 512MB

MAx Bandwith wahtever that means is PC2700 166MHz, whatever that means.

Graphics card- Ge Force 6600

Nevakonaza · 07-24-2008, 08:15 PM

Yes more ram would be nice because BF has some quite big maps.

also what internet connection do you have?

fade2green514 · 07-25-2008, 02:18 AM

personally, i'd build a new computer. its worth it to upgrade to 2x1gb if your motherboard supports it, just because ram is so cheap now.

textbook · 07-25-2008, 04:18 AM

How do you know or find out if your computer can support say 2 GB?

I should get the same type-DDR as before, right?

fade2green514 · 07-27-2008, 07:27 AM

yes get the same type of memory... types include regular dimm's... DDR, DDR2, DDR3... i suggest getting the same speed as before in a dual channel kit only larger size.

motherboard monitor might tell you how much it can support.. i havent used that in a really long time though.

i'd still build a new computer though. lol something for $300 might outperform that you know.. every bit makes a difference.

what are your system specs?

PHATSPEED7x · 07-27-2008, 02:30 PM

RAM is your friend these days.

textbook · 07-27-2008, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fade2green514

yes get the same type of memory... types include regular dimm's... DDR, DDR2, DDR3... i suggest getting the same speed as before in a dual channel kit only larger size.

motherboard monitor might tell you how much it can support.. i havent used that in a really long time though.

i'd still build a new computer though. lol something for $300 might outperform that you know.. every bit makes a difference.

what are your system specs?

so what is the difference between dimms and DDR, DDR2 and DDR3 then?

Mine is DDR

Dual channel does that mean e.g. 2 one GB RAM sticks and fitting them nect to each other rather than one 2GB stick? Is this better?

I think I heard my max is 2GB, will check though with that program you recommended.

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textbook Silver Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 212	Need more RAM? I was trying to battlefield with some friends and when i move the screen responds really slowly- do i need more RAM? I have 512 at the moment. If I need more should take one of my 256 sticks in with me to show the shop so I get exactly what i need? Many different kinds of RAM around , right? Where do you find where it say your computers maximum amount of permitted RAM? Dont want to exceed that.

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fade2green514 Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: buffalo ny Age: 19 Posts: 3,630	yes get the same type of memory... types include regular dimm's... DDR, DDR2, DDR3... i suggest getting the same speed as before in a dual channel kit only larger size. motherboard monitor might tell you how much it can support.. i havent used that in a really long time though. i'd still build a new computer though. lol something for $300 might outperform that you know.. every bit makes a difference. what are your system specs? __________________ Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 3ghz HD 4850 512mb (750/2350mhz) 2x2gb G.Skill ddr2-835 (5-4-4-10) 2x80gb sata2 in RAID 0 system drive 250gb sata2 storage drive 13,574 - 3dmark06 score

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textbook Silver Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 212	is the CPU-Z a good program? Downloaded it anyway. The stats are as follows- Intel Pentium 4 2.66GHz DDR two 256 sticks so total 512MB MAx Bandwith wahtever that means is PC2700 166MHz, whatever that means. Graphics card- Ge Force 6600

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textbook Silver Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 212	How do you know or find out if your computer can support say 2 GB? I should get the same type-DDR as before, right?

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