On Mon, 29 Aug 2005 12:11:15 -0600, you wrote: I have been running 512 on all 3 of my networked machines then gave in to the urge to buy 1Gb (2 x 512) DDR to top up my Dual channel Intel box and instantly noticed with 1.5Gb DDR there were no wait times when recording CDs, DVDs etc (not faster recording speed - that is the mechanical bit of the drive but the computer bit - no saving before writing - zap to memory and off it goes.
Umpteen windows open without any slow down and swapping between progs is instant like the coffee. Definately a good idea if you do a lot of memory intensive work otherwise stick with 512. Hugh >Gurus all. > > > >What are the recordable signs that adding more memory will enhance your >system? > >Noticing slow downs is subjective. > >Constant disk swapping is a more concrete sign. > > > >I am into DVD production and one program I checked recommended 1 Gig of >memory to run well. > >I am dual channeled with 512 MB and appear to be accommodating the routine >demands called for. > > > >If I add another 512MB will I see any advantages? > > > >How do you positively and measurably know how much memory is enough? > > > >Thanks > > > >Ted Armstrong > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Fort Saskatchewan, > >Alberta, Canada Sir Hugh of Bognor Intelligence is not knowing the answer but knowing where and how to find it! Hugh Gundersen [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.bognor-bill.co.uk Bognor Regis, W.Sussex, England, UK ------------------------------------------------- Vyisder Asmeni Orsisarsis Asderisorsis. B.Cozderiz Vunarz PERORZ ------------------------------------------------- -- ---------------------------------------- WIN-HOME Archives: http://PEACH.EASE.LSOFT.COM/archives/WIN-HOME.html Contact the List Owner about anything: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Official Win-Home List Members Profiles Page http://www.besteffort.com/winhome/Profiles.html
