07 Dec 07
I just recieved the first parts for my first PC build.
I got an Nforce 680 sli motherboard, a Q6600 Processor, and a pair of OCZ platinum revision 2 (2 x 1GB) memory.
Here's my question....I plan on going SLI, with 2 BFG 512 MB graphics cards, Is it worth my while increasing the memory ? It's possible now to have a max of 8GB on the board, but i've been told that over half of that would be useless and unrecognised. Would doubling up on the memory be a waste of time ?
07 Dec 07
Originally posted by huckleberryhoundIf you're using vista or 64 bit XP then maybe, if not, no.
I just recieved the first parts for my first PC build.
I got an Nforce 680 sli motherboard, a Q6600 Processor, and a pair of OCZ platinum revision 2 (2 x 1GB) memory.
Here's my question....I plan on going SLI, with 2 BFG 512 MB graphics cards, Is it worth my while increasing the memory ? It's possible now to have a max of 8GB on the board, ...[text shortened]... that would be useless and unrecognised. Would doubling up on the memory be a waste of time ?
07 Dec 07
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Originally posted by huckleberryhoundwell the old saying is you can never have too much memory (harddrive and ram).... put it this way, if you've got the money it's not gonna do you any harm, expecially running vista.... is it needed... personally i would say no
I just recieved the first parts for my first PC build.
I got an Nforce 680 sli motherboard, a Q6600 Processor, and a pair of OCZ platinum revision 2 (2 x 1GB) memory.
Here's my question....I plan on going SLI, with 2 BFG 512 MB graphics cards, Is it worth my while increasing the memory ? It's possible now to have a max of 8GB on the board, that would be useless and unrecognised. Would doubling up on the memory be a waste of time ?
if i were you i wouldnt try to get too wrapped up with the build... i would just stick with what you have and see how you go.... if the system runs a little slow, then add the ram
07 Dec 07
Originally posted by eatmybishopCheers mate. I think i'll probably double while i can. The memory isn't that expensive (£29 for 2GB), and i'd rather do it now than open the machine up later.
well the old saying is you can never have too much memory (harddrive and ram).... put it this way, if you've got the money it's not gonna do you any harm, expecially running vista.... is it needed... personally i would say no
07 Dec 07
Originally posted by eatmybishopI 'll be happy if i manage to get it to work.
well the old saying is you can never have too much memory (harddrive and ram).... put it this way, if you've got the money it's not gonna do you any harm, expecially running vista.... is it needed... personally i would say no
if i were you i wouldnt try to get too wrapped up with the build... i would just stick with what you have and see how you go.... if the system runs a little slow, then add the ram
07 Dec 07
Originally posted by eatmybishopI am not sure about your old saying that you can never have too much RAM.
well the old saying is you can never have too much memory (harddrive and ram).... put it this way, if you've got the money it's not gonna do you any harm, expecially running vista.... is it needed... personally i would say no
if i were you i wouldnt try to get too wrapped up with the build... i would just stick with what you have and see how you go.... if the system runs a little slow, then add the ram
You should only use the amount of RAM you need.
That memory takes up system resources and can actually slow your system down.
If you have RAM installed that you are not using then it is a waste of dosh and system resources.
A top quality fast PC needs to be finely tuned (right amount of RAM and over-clocking etc), otherwise it’s like putting a truck engine in a fiesta.
A good rule of thumb, your machine is only going to be as fast as the slowest component, so if your hard drive has a slow speed then the other components will be hanging around.
Forgive me if I am wrong.
07 Dec 07
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Originally posted by Woodgiewhy would too much ram take up system resources? sorry.... but to say having too much ram slows the system down is just ridiculous
I am not sure about your old saying that you can never have too much RAM.
You should only use the amount of RAM you need.
That memory takes up system resources and can actually slow your system down.
If you have RAM installed that you are not using then it is a waste of dosh and system resources.
A top quality fast PC needs to be finely tuned (right amou ...[text shortened]... has a slow speed then the other components will be hanging around.
Forgive me if I am wrong.
07 Dec 07
Originally posted by eatmybishopEach bit of RAM has to be checked and taken into account.
why would too much ram take up system resources? sorry.... but to say having too much ram slows the system down is just ridiculous
(That is what I was taught anyway).
You could always google and find out exactly what RAM is and does.
07 Dec 07
Originally posted by huckleberryhoundHave you gone to all that trouble just to make a multi application machine, or were you making a beast to do some serious online gaming?
So your'e saying that 2x2GB would be faster than 4x1GB ?
If you are hoping to install M$ Office then my advice is not worth much.
Sorry.
07 Dec 07
Originally posted by WoodgieThis is all spawned from buying the Witcher, and the graphics playing like crap on my machine....yes, i want a gaming machine that will make me go fat and bald, and take away what is left of my social life 🙂
Have you gone to all that trouble just to make a multi application machine, or were you making a beast to do some serious online gaming?
If you are hoping to install M$ Office then my advice is not worth much.
Sorry.
07 Dec 07
Originally posted by huckleberryhound2 gig would do nicely.
This is all spawned from buying the Witcher, and the graphics playing like crap on my machine....yes, i want a gaming machine that will make me go fat and bald, and take away what is left of my social life 🙂
Keep your hard drive size down to about 20 - 40 gig (anything more is a waste and increases the seek time, read write).
I am a Command and Conquer man myself and have no social life.
(Intel Core 2 Duo 2.13 GHz , 2 gig RAM, NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GTX )
I am trying to get a 20 gig hard drive to replace this rubbish 80 gig.
You will be upgrading and swapping things about when the next killer game comes out so get used to tweaking a machine to fit the games.
What OS are you going to use (and will you be ripping the guts out of it)?
07 Dec 07
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Originally posted by WoodgieI have Tiberium wars, and it pains me to say it....i can't get by the round with the mammoth tank (Egypt somewhere). I plan to get big hard drives because my other passion is movies, and the downloading thereof....could i use three, and have one 60GB for games, and 2 biggies for My movies ? That'd work, right ?
2 gig would do nicely.
Keep your hard drive size down to about 20 - 40 gig (anything more is a waste and increases the seek time, read write).
I am a Command and Conquer man myself and have no social life.
(Intel Core 2 Duo 2.13 GHz , 2 gig RAM, NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GTX )
I am trying to get a 20 gig hard drive to replace this rubbish 80 gig.
You will ...[text shortened]... to fit the games.
What OS are you going to use (and will you be ripping the guts out of it)?