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Would 512 memory make much difference?

gadgetgirl85

gadgetgirl85

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I am running my MBP at 1.5GB and it runs reasonably well. I am also running Vista on bootcamp. I'm wondering if 512 would make much of a difference to functioning? Memory is very expensive and since I would have to put another 1GB stick in I would only do it if it would make a huge difference
 
It really depends on the software you are running. Keep in mind what the purpose of RAM is, it does not simply make your computer go faster, it allows software to run more effectivly. Things like rendering will see an improvement, but basic tasks wont.
 
I've just added 512mb to my PowerBook, giving me 1.5gb. To be honest I've not noticed a lot of difference. Your mileage may vary of course because of your newer machine. RAM's cheap enough now, I'd say give it a go ;)
 
I'm not running anything too complex other than perhaps photoshop CS3. I just thought it may help with the vista side of things. It runs a little sluggish
 
Sorry viccles--aint nothing gonna help Vista:D
Personally, I'd start with RAM.
You guys have got some good stores in OZ, much better than we have here.
 
Dunno about Vista but in OSX, check the amount of page ins and page outs you accumulate a day after a restart using Activity Monitor. In theory, adding RAM reduces the rate of paging growth. RAM is one aspect of performance and as good it is to have lots of it, adding more doesn't always help. If you're not using all your RAM now then adding more will not speed things up for you. :)
 
viccles said:
I am running my MBP at 1.5GB and it runs reasonably well. I am also running Vista on bootcamp. I'm wondering if 512 would make much of a difference to functioning? Memory is very expensive and since I would have to put another 1GB stick in I would only do it if it would make a huge difference
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??? Memory is the cheapest it has ever been in history - US$40 - $50 for 1 Gb!?!
This otta be a nobrainer. That's 10 coffees at Starbux or one night of moderate partying...

Vista absolutely will benefit from 2 Gb total.
 
I dropped from 1.25 GB to 768MB for about a week while I RMA'd a dead stick .... and it makes a big difference.
 
CanadaRAM said:
??? Memory is the cheapest it has ever been in history - US$40 - $50 for 1 Gb!?!
This otta be a nobrainer. That's 10 coffees at Starbux or one night of moderate partying...

Vista absolutely will benefit from 2 Gb total.
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I live in Australia and its expensive here. Is it difficult to install?
 
I just thought it might help as things get a bit beachbally sometimes. Would this memory stick suit my machine? http://www.streetwise.com.au/product...oducts_id=4486 These guys seem pretty cheap (plus my bestie in Melbourne works there) I assume since im running at 1.5 id have to relace the 512 with a 1GB? Im probably going to have to take it somewhere to get installed im chicken ill mess things up :S probably someone will charge me for something that isnt too difficult
 
viccles said:
I'm not running anything too complex other than perhaps photoshop CS3. I just thought it may help with the vista side of things. It runs a little sluggish
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I run Vista with ONLY 512 MB of memory (That's right, a half gig in this baby :D)

I dont see why people think they need so much RAM...
 
I thought so. Since im running at 1.5 I assume I can only replace the 512 with a 1GB is that correct? And is that memory stick at the URL I posted above the right one? Hey, I'm a girl I'm not as techy as the rest of you :)
 
viccles said:
I thought so. Since im running at 1.5 I assume I can only replace the 512 with a 1GB is that correct? And is that memory stick at the URL I posted above the right one? Hey, I'm a girl I'm not as techy as the rest of you :)
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Yes and I don't know because when I click on the link I get this:

Page not Found! (Error 404)

No page exists on our webserver at this address.

If you arrived at this page after following a link on our website please report the link to webcontact@streetwise.com.au.

Please click here to return to our front page.

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You need 200 pin DDR2-667 (PC2 5300) SO-DIMM memory.
 
Sorry I'll post this again it should work I think. It works for me?
Edit: Ok my link is not going to work :(
 
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