What RAM to get?

TomElZ · 15 Mar 2009 at 17:21

Right, I've just upgraded to Vista Ultimate 64 on my relatively old system which only has 1GB of ram. (2 x 512MB). I've noticied that my RAM usage is around 700-800mb constantly so I've decided to upgrade.

Been looking around and I think I've found one that looks decent in price etc:

Crucial 1GB DDR 400MHz/PC3200 Memory Non-ECC Unbuffered CL3 Lifetime Warranty.

Was just wondering if anyone has any other suggestions before I buy this.

Chears.

pastymuncher · 15 Mar 2009 at 18:44

Vista chews up memory so you need as much as you can afford. 2Gb would be a start but as you have 64bit then 4Gb would be better. On the other hand your rig is getting on now and DDR is very expensive compared to DDR2. I would'nt be throwing money at a rig that old unless you can get the ram very cheap.

I am surprised you even got Vista working on only 1Gb.

TomElZ · 15 Mar 2009 at 19:11

To be honest, Vista doesn't run too bad just on my 1GB RAM. Could run quicker obviously but I think it just needs a little bit of a boost.

Why is DDR more expensive than DDR2 anyway?

I only use this PC for Browsing the net and doing Word documents etc so I don't neeed anything powerful really. Gonna buy a laptop in a few months with 4GB so there shouldn't be a problem there ahha.

Blackwhite · 15 Mar 2009 at 19:18

TomElZ said:
To be honest, Vista doesn't run too bad just on my
Why is DDR more expensive than DDR2 anyway?

Because they don't making them no more?

freddie64 · 16 Mar 2009 at 12:42

Hi TomElZ, you could try Readyboost with a USB stick. Also, Vista ultimate for browsing the net!!!!! :eek:

TomElZ · 16 Mar 2009 at 19:38

freddie64 said:
Hi TomElZ, you could try Readyboost with a USB stick. Also, Vista ultimate for browsing the net!!!!!

And a few other things...

But none that really demand RAM ahha!