Hardware Analysis Community Forums http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/71499/ 2008-12-03T21:55:41-05:00 http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/71499/ http://media.hardwareanalysis.com/halogo.gif text/html 2008-05-18T04:51:01-05:00 Gerritt http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/71499/?o=20#536205 I've posted several times about why, in my instance, I'd go with 8GB. I've not yet done so, but I still have issues with certain applications.<br /> In a new system build, go for 2x2GB modules.<br /> If you run into some of the issues I have, then pop for the extra.<br /> I can't run my system on 2GB stable, much less 1GB, mayhap you can.<br /> If not, I think the price/performance point right now is at 2x2GB giving the OPTION of going higher as need be.<br /> <br /> Gerritt text/html 2008-05-17T23:59:30-05:00 Sean Costello http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/71499/?o=20#536191 It's simple, in the Computer World theres no such thing as overkill. text/html 2008-05-17T23:46:33-05:00 MrBungle http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/71499/?o=20#536189 the only game where i've seen my RAM usage over 50% is with Supreme Commander Forged Alliance build 3599 (before the patch it never got over 47%). It got all the way to 54%.<br /> <br /> Thats running it under Vista 64, acting as game server, 8 players (2 human), on a 40x40 km map, all eye candy set to max at 1920 x 1200 res, with the logitec G15 software and AVG Free (not scanning) running in the background.<br /> <br /> The game runs significantly faster than it did on my old system which was an Athlon X2 4600 @ 2.6GHz | 2GB | 8800GT | Win XP SP2 the speed bump probably has as much to do with the faster processor as it does increased RAM... memory usage would show up as 97 or 98% with 2 or 3 gigs in the page file.<br /> <br /> 8GB is probably overkill but I figured why not since it was so cheap. text/html 2008-05-16T15:35:52-05:00 Gerritt http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/71499/?o=20#536108 Ah, the Point and Shoot syndrome raises it's ugly head.<br /> Also known as ADD or ADHD....<br /> You loose focus as soon as something isn't shooting you in the face.....kind of like the President<br /> <br /> And yes it has been patched.<br /> <br /> Gerritt text/html 2008-05-16T06:16:25-05:00 FordGT90Concept http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/71499/?o=20#536100 Gerritt said: <div class="quote">Games I play, such as the Witcher and Civilization IV are capable of utilizing LARGE Memory spaces. I've had Memory related issues with both after marathon gaming sessions. The CIV-IV Executable alone has pulled 3.5GB after about 5 hours of play.<br /> <br /> Gerritt</div><br /> Was that patched? I can't say I have ever had any problems with it besides the fact it puts me to sleep. XD<br /> text/html 2008-05-16T03:39:39-05:00 Super XP http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/71499/?o=20#536090 I first had 2GB, sold them and got a pair of 2GB x 2 for a 4GB setup. I later on got another 2 x 2GB for a total of 8GB. After running my system with 2GB, than 4GB I seen a big difference in how smooth windows ran, but after going with the 8GB, absolutely no hickups what so ever in games and in windows. Vista x64 is still a tad buggy, but overall it runs great. Is 8GB overkill? HELL NO <img src="http://media.hardwareanalysis.com/smilies/smile4.gif" width="14" height="14" border="0" alt=";)" title=";)"> text/html 2008-05-16T03:16:38-05:00 Gerritt http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/71499/?o=20#536086 Games I play, such as the Witcher and Civilization IV are capable of utilizing LARGE Memory spaces. I've had Memory related issues with both after marathon gaming sessions. The CIV-IV Executable alone has pulled 3.5GB after about 5 hours of play.<br /> <br /> Gerritt text/html 2008-05-15T23:26:21-05:00 Super XP http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/71499/?o=20#536076 I think 4GB is great for gaming, a lot better than 2GB. If you can pick up 8GB of DDR2 for a good price, than what are you waiting for.<br /> <br /> Windows Vista x64 rocks<img src="http://media.hardwareanalysis.com/smilies/smile11.gif" width="14" height="14" border="0" alt=":cool:" title=":cool:"><br /> <br /> My new Setup with 8GB of DDR2-1000 RAM<br /> <div class="quote"><b>My New Power In A Box! </b> <br /> <b>PROCESSOR</b> - AMD Phenom X4 9850 BE Quad Core AM2+ 4MB L2 @ 2.80 GHz<br /> <b>GRAPHICS</b> - 2 x Sapphire Radeon HD 3870 512MB GDDR4 in CrossfireX @ Full 1080p via HDMI<br /> <b>MONITOR</b> – Samsung SyncMaster 997MB 19” CRT Display<br /> <b>1080p HDTV</b> - Toshiba Regza 1080p 46RF350U 46&quot; HDTV LCD (PC Connected via HDMI @ 1080p/60hz) <br /> <b>MOTHERBOARD</b> - Gigabyte MA790FX-DQ6 Socket AM2+ AMD 790FX CrossfireX<br /> <b>MEMORY</b> - OCZ DDR2 1000 MHz 8GB(4x2048MB) Platinum Edition (CL 5-5-5-15)<br /> <b>CPU HEATSINK/FAN</b> - Thermaltake Big Typhoon Cooler w/ 6 Heatpipes<br /> <b>HARDDRIVE</b> - WD 250GB SATA300 w/16MB buffer x 2 (RAID 0)<br /> <b>HARDDRIVE</b> - Maxtor 250GB SATA150 w/16MB buffer (Back-Up Drive)<br /> <b>DVD Burner</b> - LG GSA-4040B Super-Multi DVD±RW/RAM<br /> <b>Hi Def Player</b> - LG GGC H20L Blu-ray and HD DVD Rom Drive, DVD/RW, SATA<br /> <b>PC CASE</b> - Antec 900 Gaming Case w/ 4 x 120mm Fans &amp; 1 x 240mm Fan <img src="http://media.hardwareanalysis.com/smilies/smile4.gif" width="14" height="14" border="0" alt=";)" title=";)"><br /> <b>POWER SUPPLY</b> - Corsair TX Series 750W ATX 12V 60A ATX Power Supply<br /> <b>OS</b> - Vista Ultimate 64-Bit <img src="http://media.hardwareanalysis.com/smilies/smile4.gif" width="14" height="14" border="0" alt=";)" title=";)"></div> text/html 2008-05-15T23:14:39-05:00 McFly http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/71499/?o=20#536075 No kidding ... I gamed on XP x64 from Nov 05 to Nov 06 ... and since then I've been gaming on Vista x64. text/html 2008-05-15T22:40:58-05:00 DublinGunner http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/71499/?o=20#536073 Gerritt said: <div class="quote">Wow! You game on XP 64!<br /> The driver issues must be much better off now. I couldn't find a decent 8800GTX driver to save my live a while back.<br /> Having said that, if you're running a 64bit OS, then the more the merrier....Get the 8Gigs.</div><br /> <br /> I've gamed on XP Pro x64 since 2005, and found performance and stability second to none (with both nvidia and ATI cards)<br /> <br /> But back on topic,<br /> <br /> 640K ought to be enough for anybody........................<br /> text/html 2008-05-15T22:10:42-05:00 McFly http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/71499/?o=20#536072 Quite right ... even with 4GB you're not even using 2GB of it! <img src="http://media.hardwareanalysis.com/smilies/smile5.gif" width="14" height="14" border="0" alt=":P" title=":P"> text/html 2008-05-15T21:51:37-05:00 Tam the Bam http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/71499/?o=20#536071 Too right 8GiB overkill. Unless of course you're doing some serious video apps for <br /> Pixar or somin - which i don;t think you are. You'd have wasted money on ram<br /> that's not gonna even get used. Save your money for some DDR3. What's wrong <br /> with the ram you have already? You have 4GiB of PC8500 already! <br /> Out of my 4GiB, it's rarely over 40% and that's whilst playin Crysis which's<br /> a stupidly overly demanding game. So that's more than half of my 4GB sitting <br /> doing zilch! text/html 2008-05-15T21:10:01-05:00 McFly http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/71499/?o=20#536069 The bottom line I would say is that, if you're doing something really nutty and you need 8GB (of cheap DDR2 anyway), or you just really want it for bragging rights, go for it. If not, 4GB is probably more than enough. I use 2GB and I don't think I've ever seen my usage go above 1.5GB except when using VMware. text/html 2008-05-15T20:59:02-05:00 FordGT90Concept http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/71499/#536068 Take that article with a very big pinch of salt. Corsair makes memory and as such, would be thrilled with the prospect of everyone buying twice as much memory even if they don't need it. text/html 2008-05-15T20:38:57-05:00 Super XP http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/71499/#536066 <b>Corsair - 4GB RAM Better Than 2GB</b><br /> <a class="ext" href="/action/r/http://www.overclockersclub.com/news/22285/" target="_blank">http://www.overclockersclub.com/news/22285/</a><br /> <br /> So if 4GB is better than 2GB, I would say 8GB is better than 4GB <img src="http://media.hardwareanalysis.com/smilies/smile4.gif" width="14" height="14" border="0" alt=";)" title=";)"> I love 8GB, my system runs so much more smoother when gaming on my 46&quot; HDTV.8)<br /> <br /> Apparently 4GB kills 2GB is Multi-tasking / Task switching <b>Big Time</b>.