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    Posted: 26 Aug 2009 at 11:20pm

6MB of RAM seems to be a popular choice of reviews i've read.  But i was curious if 6 is overkill.  Based on those that have played mid-high end games, does the extra 3MB of RAM make a difference?

 
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I think I read somewhere that it makes for faster app loading time, like IE, FF, word, notepad, but I could be thinking of something else..someone tell me if I'm wrong.
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its not 6MB its 6GB, and yes they will make a difference in your multi tasking.

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loL 6mbs
dude get 5.3 GB's all the cool people are using 5.3
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That depends on wheather you are thinking of upgrading to windows 3.1 in the near future. Thumbs%20Up

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Geez, you guys are brutal.  one letter!! M vs G  Big%20smile
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Ok, sorry for driving this thread off-topic but what is "M vs G"?
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the m in Mb vs the g in GB
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Go with 6 GB. Otherwise you'll be upgrading again in a year or two.
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There are probably large numbers of people for whom 3Gb would be fine, most of those people would not pay extra for a custom PC. We tend to be folks who go a bit farther than necessary so we are ready in case something cool comes out that needs that little extra.
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32 bit Windows can only utilize 4g of RAM, max. Upgrading to 6g of RAM only makes sense if you're getting a 64 bit OS. If you are, then go for it.
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Actually, a 32 bit system only sees a max of 3.5 GIGS.  The OP hasn't stated what he's running... 32 bit or 64 bit.  If you're running a 64 bit, I personally would run 6 GIGS (2x3's).  If you're running a 32 bit, then anything over 3 GIGS is a waste.of money.

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Gotta have 6 !
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32 bit can address upto 4GB not 3.5.

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appreciate all the feedback. I'll go with 6GB
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Originally posted by DST4ME

32 bit can address upto 4GB not 3.5.
It can address it, but won't use it all.  4 GIGS on a 32 is a waste.
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Good choice

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appreciate all the feedback. I'll go with 6GB
 
When running 32 bit it only supports 4 GIGS total, so even though you have 4 GIGS of memory, only about 3.1 GIGS of it is being used because the CPU needs the other .9 GIGS of space for MMIO.
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Originally posted by DST4ME

32 bit can address upto 4GB not 3.5.
 
If you re-read my post, you'll read I said "it sees".
 
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Posts: 36758 		  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 30 Aug 2009 at 8:55pm
when you say "sees", people will take that as it "uses", most don't know the difference between seeing and using.

also a cpu can use upto .9GB, its not alway .9GB, I have pcs that use only .25GB for mmio.


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Originally posted by DST4ME

when you say "sees", people will take that as it "uses", most don't know the difference between seeing and using.

also a cpu can use upto .9GB, its not alway .9GB, I have pcs that use only .25GB for mmio.

 
Although it's hard for you to do, I'll take your response as a concession.
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more of a correction

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