Soon to upgrade...

Dr DMoney · 05-06-2007, 11:18 PM

I have a great computer and all but I want to upgrade. I am going to upgrade the ram to either 4gb or 6gb. I was just wandering what would be better.
I already have 2gb 2 x 1gb sticks. If I got 2 x 2gb sticks will it though my pc off balance because they are not the same size. I plan to eventually get to 8gb of ram. You may seem that it a little overkill but I love to upgrade.

b1gapl · 05-06-2007, 11:22 PM

IMO, your computer doesn't need an upgrade at all. Why do you need 4, 6, or even 8gb of ram. That is way overkill. That is unless you are doing CAD or editing videos and stuff. 2gb is plenty for gaming and everything else. Save your money, for when you need an upgrade, not because you want to. But I can't tell you how, to use your money.

baron5 · 05-07-2007, 07:36 AM

i agree. anything more then 4gb would be overkill u dont need. i think the computer u have is already good enough lol. if u have that much money to waste think about selling ur gts and gettin gtx.

vernong1992 · 05-07-2007, 08:23 AM

u got some virus or something that makes your pc feel slow?

Dr DMoney · 05-07-2007, 12:45 PM

That is just it, I am using cadd. Well not that much right this second but i am upgrading it for next year of school. The only thing I am asking if to get 6gb or 4gb. The reason will be how will it handle. I like ram, and I will have two 22" moniters soon so mulittasking is a must.

b1gapl · 05-07-2007, 01:26 PM

I'd say try 4gb of ram first. See how you like it. If it's not working out, get more.

saltynay · 05-07-2007, 02:08 PM

do you have 32bit windows though???

Sora · 05-07-2007, 03:23 PM

If your doing CAD then 4GB of ram is fine...actually 3GB is perfect but no one uses odd numbers like that so get 4. 6GB won't be used for years to come..

Dr DMoney · 05-07-2007, 10:36 PM

That is the reason I said 6gb/ I want to upgrade to that so I wouldn't be wasting 120 on 2gb of ram that I will be replacing soon after. I will probally not use it all but I am thinking ahead. I will probally get 4gb because it is cheaper. I have to say, I think it is almost 90 days since I build this pc. Should I go ahead and upgrade to a 8800gtx. Or should I say with a 8800gts 640mb. Just remember I plan to have a second screen and I will be playing Halo 2 for vista very soon.

b1gapl · 05-07-2007, 10:41 PM

Halo 2 is not a very demanding game. Stick with the 8800GTS 640....it's powerful enough.

05-06-2007, 11:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dr DMoney Super Techie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 396	Soon to upgrade... I have a great computer and all but I want to upgrade. I am going to upgrade the ram to either 4gb or 6gb. I was just wandering what would be better. I already have 2gb 2 x 1gb sticks. If I got 2 x 2gb sticks will it though my pc off balance because they are not the same size. I plan to eventually get to 8gb of ram. You may seem that it a little overkill but I love to upgrade. __________________ The start of my signature... http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/7041/sig0jc.png

05-06-2007, 11:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
b1gapl Commander SMod Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 11,804	Re: Soon to upgrade... IMO, your computer doesn't need an upgrade at all. Why do you need 4, 6, or even 8gb of ram. That is way overkill. That is unless you are doing CAD or editing videos and stuff. 2gb is plenty for gaming and everything else. Save your money, for when you need an upgrade, not because you want to. But I can't tell you how, to use your money. __________________ Recommended PC Components Guide Potentially the longest thread in history!! Tech-Forums Official 3DMark06/05/03 Top List Last edited by b1gapl; 05-06-2007 at 11:24 PM.

05-07-2007, 07:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
baron5 Master Techie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: australia Posts: 2,117	Re: Soon to upgrade... i agree. anything more then 4gb would be overkill u dont need. i think the computer u have is already good enough lol. if u have that much money to waste think about selling ur gts and gettin gtx. __________________ My Budget Rig ~ $600 AUS AMD 5000+ BE @ 3.33GHz TRUE 120 cooler w/tx-2 GA-MA78GM-S2H 780g G.Skill 2GB NQ XFX 8800GS 730/1775/1000 monster oc'er Antec e.w 380w NSK 4000 case

05-07-2007, 08:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
vernong1992 Kudos/Post Count Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 16,463	Re: Soon to upgrade... u got some virus or something that makes your pc feel slow?

05-07-2007, 12:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dr DMoney Super Techie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 396	Re: Soon to upgrade... That is just it, I am using cadd. Well not that much right this second but i am upgrading it for next year of school. The only thing I am asking if to get 6gb or 4gb. The reason will be how will it handle. I like ram, and I will have two 22" moniters soon so mulittasking is a must. __________________ The start of my signature... http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/7041/sig0jc.png

05-07-2007, 01:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
b1gapl Commander SMod Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 11,804	Re: Soon to upgrade... I'd say try 4gb of ram first. See how you like it. If it's not working out, get more. __________________ Recommended PC Components Guide Potentially the longest thread in history!! Tech-Forums Official 3DMark06/05/03 Top List

05-07-2007, 03:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sora Renowned Budgeting Master Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Uniontown, PA Posts: 4,122	Re: Soon to upgrade... If your doing CAD then 4GB of ram is fine...actually 3GB is perfect but no one uses odd numbers like that so get 4. 6GB won't be used for years to come.. __________________ E6300 w/ Arctic Freezer Pro 7 @ 3.6ghz 1.4Vcore Antec 900 Case EVGA 750i FTW Mobo 2x1GB of DDR2-533 D9GMH Team Xtreme 4-4-4-12 @ 1030mhz 2.2v Gigabyte 8800GT 720/1800/1050 (eventually will SLI when they go down in price) Hanns G 19" Wide 5MS LCD 1 250GB WD and 1 Seagate 7200.10 in RAID 0 Corsair 520HX 3DMark06 Score: 13900

05-07-2007, 10:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dr DMoney Super Techie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 396	Re: Soon to upgrade... That is the reason I said 6gb/ I want to upgrade to that so I wouldn't be wasting 120 on 2gb of ram that I will be replacing soon after. I will probally not use it all but I am thinking ahead. I will probally get 4gb because it is cheaper. I have to say, I think it is almost 90 days since I build this pc. Should I go ahead and upgrade to a 8800gtx. Or should I say with a 8800gts 640mb. Just remember I plan to have a second screen and I will be playing Halo 2 for vista very soon. __________________ The start of my signature... http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/7041/sig0jc.png

05-07-2007, 10:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
b1gapl Commander SMod Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 11,804	Re: Soon to upgrade... Halo 2 is not a very demanding game. Stick with the 8800GTS 640....it's powerful enough. __________________ Recommended PC Components Guide Potentially the longest thread in history!! Tech-Forums Official 3DMark06/05/03 Top List

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