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    4gb ram = overkill?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by chyau, Jun 18, 2007.

  1. chyau

    chyau Notebook Enthusiast

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    Im thinking of getting the G1s...wondering if 4gb ram wud be overkill. or should i just stick to 2 gb?
     
    chyau, Jun 18, 2007
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  2. sp00n

    sp00n Notebook Deity

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    There's no such thing as having too much memory. Although 4GB may not be the sweet spot in terms of price/performance. If you can afford it, go ahead and get it; you'll be more future proof. :-]
     
    sp00n, Jun 18, 2007
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  3. System64

    System64 Windows 7 x64

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    Depending on what you are running, getting a 4GB may or may not be overkill. If you're running super-memory intensive apps, then go for the 4GB.
     
    System64, Jun 18, 2007
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    risbac Notebook Consultant

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    Vista won't be able to manage more than 3.5 anyway... So unless you install a real 64bits OS, that's maybe a bit expensive. 3Go could be the way to go to begin. At least you can use all of them.
     
    risbac, Jun 18, 2007
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    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    64bit Vista is free if you buy retail 32bit. (minus 10$ s&h)
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jun 18, 2007
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  6. AlexOnFyre

    AlexOnFyre Needs to get back to work NBR Reviewer

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    If the sweet spot theory is correct then you would be paying more to decrease your performance. That is unless you are going to be using an x64 system.
     
    AlexOnFyre, Jun 18, 2007
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    IZZO Notebook Geek

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    i got the original G1.. with vista 32

    and the ram rarely goes over 1 gig... ive NEVER seen it go over 1.3gb even while gaming...

    it is overkill unless you are doing some serious stuff...
     
    IZZO, Jun 18, 2007
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