128 or 256 megs of RAM?

[darker]

I mostly just do gaming and would like to know what you all think is the best amount to have? I know more is always better but is 256 just overkill in a gaming rig right now and in the near future? I am using a CUSL2 with one stick of crucial pc133 cas2 right now.

 

[SUOrangeman]

256MB will give you a nice cushion. Given the current memory prices (we've been waiting for a year), it's hard to not upgrade. So, do it if it is in your budget.

-SUO

 

[urbantechie]

256! I kinda would wait since DDR is comming soon.

 

[Spuffin]

If you don't need the 256 don't get it. Ram prices are falling all the time (as long as they don't go up) 🙂 so anyways hold out as long as you can until prices drop or you get a rebate or something like that. 128 seems fine for me...

 

[Enigma]

128meg is like a V-6, gets the job done.
256meg is like a V-8, gets the job done and is fast as well.
Win98 ver. 1, 2, or 3 don't bother. Win2K 256meg min. 256 is were W2K takes off and leaves all others behind.

 

[SUOrangeman]

RE: DDR ...

Yer gonna hafta to get a new mobo with that anyway.

-SUO

 

[jblondi]

There is always going to be something around the corner. If you have the money burning a whole in your pocket you mise well buy some more ram. I dont see pc133 ram dissappearing after the release of DDR.

 

[Klosters]

Under "normal" operation, I can't see any difference between 192 Mb and 256 Mb in Win98SE. Maybe a 1% difference in the size of the Page File at startup. I guess 1% does count. DDR's a comin'. Mebbe best to hold on to the money until then.

 

[darker]

Thanks for all the replys. I saw the Hot deal on the Crucial 128 cas2 from Buy.com with 30 off 150 with free shipping so i grabed it. I want the V-8. 🙂