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MAX Memory Identical Kits?

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by AceH, 2009/08/01.

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    AceH

    AceH Inactive Thread Starter

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    My Toshiba Laptop currently has 2 - 512MB memory modules installed. I would like to remove these two and replace with the MAX 2048 (2 Identical Kit 1GB Modules each slot). Should I notice any difference at all by doing this?
     
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    Yes, but not necessarily startling - really depends on whether or not you use memory intensive programs. IGb of RAM is a good level for XP " " "

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    My personal experience on XP ...

    512 Mb > 1GB - very noticeable difference

    1Gb > 1.5 Gb - minor speed increase - not earth shattering :)

    1.5Gb > 2 Gb - difficult to see the difference.
     
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    AceH

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    Thanks PeteC. I'm hoping to see a difference in the speed at which programs open.
     
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    PeteC

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    I rather doubt that you will - that is more processor oriented.

    Check out your memory usage - Task Manager can be confusing in this respect - try SIW > Hardware > System Summary.

    I also doubled the memory in my laptop to 2 Gb - values in my previous post were for my main desktop - and can see no difference :(
     
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    It's only when you go to Vista/7 where you see a major performance increase between 1 and 2 GB. ;)
     
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    AceH

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    Looks like that answers my question. Bummer! :(
     
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    Bill

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    That does not mean adding more RAM is a waste of time or money. I agree that 1Gb is the "sweet spot" for XP, but when using multiple core CPUs with XP, or if running Vista/Win7, 2Gb is better.

    Other advantages happen under the hood, primarily with the hard drive. With more RAM, the CPU and OS will not have to spool out to the slow (compared to RAM) hard drive's page file near as often. This improves performance and decreases wear and tear on the drive. A good thing. But of course, it assumes your page file is properly setup, and you have lots of free disk space for it to work in.

    You should still see a performance bump when going from 1Gb to 2Gb. If you don't, you have another bottleneck, most likely the graphics solution (which plays a much greater role than just a couple years ago), or CPU itself - again, assuming the drive and PF are fine.
     
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