256 mb ram

**Rabs** · 07-24-2009, 02:28 PM

I only have 256 MB of RAM on my current computer. Time for an upgrade right?

**angel0430** · 07-24-2009, 02:48 PM

I think you needed the upgrade a long time ago....lol

**Rabs** · 07-24-2009, 04:03 PM

Haha well what is the average now? I have had my current desktop since college so it's about 7 years old now not to mention really s-l-o-w. I want a laptop as my next computer.

**jonnyweb** · 07-24-2009, 04:44 PM

avg is minimum of a gig.
most newer systems are going to have 2 gig on them

both of mine have 4, but it's definitely not necessary

**Rybowski** · 07-24-2009, 05:00 PM

I have a GIG of RAM right now in my computer. Runs very smooth, and for the price I can get a Gig for, I was thinking of getting another stick.

**jlbaseballkid20** · 07-24-2009, 05:27 PM

I've got 2 but the speed is in the processor right?

**Glebe** · 07-24-2009, 06:03 PM

Your computer only runs as fast as your front side bus, prossecor is nice but only really neccecary to have an expensive one if you play games. I have 2GB ram and I'm cool with that..I don't do any activities like movie making/editing music or i'd need 8GB+..

First off, depending on what computer you have just go into their live support ( like dell) and ask what type of ram your computer needs..then go on www.newegg.com and buy a stick..but make sure your Mobo (motherboard) can handle the alloted ram your feeding it. (some older mobos can only handle 1gig)..otherwise, just do like I do..if you have a gov. Surplus store in town, I just go and ask them for a 512 stick and they have a drawer full they sell for about a buck.

Thanks

**TheTGB** · 07-24-2009, 06:10 PM

I run both my desktop and laptop at 4GB of RAM. Both I will be able to upgrade to 8GB in a year or so and both run nice. Obviously a faster processor and a faster hard drive will also help things run a little faster.

**Rabs** · 07-24-2009, 07:24 PM

Well since my computer is so old I don't think it's capable of handling all the add ons. I'm hoping to get a new computer for Christmas. I keep getting this message saying, "Windows Virtual Memory Running Low" whenever I look at photobuckets which is quite annoying.