- Dec 13, 2005
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I tried searching, but apparently it is borked.
I remember reading the most recent anandtech system guides, where they recommend 4 gigs of ram simply because it is (was) so cheap.
My current system is running 4x512 ddr ram, and I don't feel handicapped by it. I alternate between windows 7 and ubuntu, and mainly use the internet, document editors, media capabilities, and an old/low power game every now and then (the most recent games i've played are mysims and prey).
I am in the process of putting together a new office machine to replace the old dell we have. Honestly, I refuse to pay the current ram prices and have turned to craigslist to purchase ram on the cheap. I figure I can live with 2 gigs of ram, with the option to add in more if prices drop to a more reasonable level next year.
My two questions are as follows.
1. Do you think 2 gigs is sufficient for office work (the only caveat is it will use 785g integrated graphics, which can "steal" memory if I understand it correctly.)
2. Given the current prices for ram, would you still recommend 4 gigs of ram unhesitatingly?
I remember reading the most recent anandtech system guides, where they recommend 4 gigs of ram simply because it is (was) so cheap.
My current system is running 4x512 ddr ram, and I don't feel handicapped by it. I alternate between windows 7 and ubuntu, and mainly use the internet, document editors, media capabilities, and an old/low power game every now and then (the most recent games i've played are mysims and prey).
I am in the process of putting together a new office machine to replace the old dell we have. Honestly, I refuse to pay the current ram prices and have turned to craigslist to purchase ram on the cheap. I figure I can live with 2 gigs of ram, with the option to add in more if prices drop to a more reasonable level next year.
My two questions are as follows.
1. Do you think 2 gigs is sufficient for office work (the only caveat is it will use 785g integrated graphics, which can "steal" memory if I understand it correctly.)
2. Given the current prices for ram, would you still recommend 4 gigs of ram unhesitatingly?