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    difference between 1.5gb vs 2.5? of ram

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by tuan209, Apr 3, 2008.

  1. tuan209

    tuan209 Notebook Guru

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    hey guys,

    i currently have an asus z35f with a core duo 1.8, 1.5gb of ram, and 80gig 7200 rpm HD. I am looking to increase the performance of my laptop because it is starting to feel sluggish when I run apps like Lightroom and Photoshop CS3. Would I gain anything by increasing my ram from 1.5 to 2.5? Or would it be best to upgrade the CPU?

    Tuan
     
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    wobble987 Notebook Virtuoso

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    would be a good idea to replace BOTH ram to 2x1gb of the same brand/model/type. you'll get a nice boost that way.
     
    wobble987, Apr 3, 2008
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    digital8doug Notebook Consultant

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    Are you Doing routine weekly HD maintenance to keep file systems in proper shape? Which OS are you running now?
    Have you installed latest drivers from Asus. ftp.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/Z35F. Be aware ftp downloads from Asus are v e r y S L O W.
    Tuan, with current memory prices, I would put 2 x 2GB in it! Asus Tech does /will not test newer memory sizes on older computers, may only show capable of x.x when 4.0 will work!
    Not sure irt CPU $, just make sure 2 get CORRECT pin configuration!
     
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    I assume.... you are using Vista 32bit.....

    more memory will deff help, BUT HOW MUCH ram does your mobo support?1.5, 2 or 4gb?

    Also, just remember that a 32bit OS can only utilize ~3.4gb ram, while 64bit can utilize all 4gb.
     
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    tuan209 Notebook Guru

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    Thanks for replies everyone.

    Its unfortunate but the z35f has 512mb of ram preinstalled, so I can only buy a 2gig ram stick to replace the 1gig I currently have. I do believe I can install a 2gig stick to have 2.5 as I have seen other posts of z35f owners doing the same.

    I am actually still using Win XP, but I do have a copy of Vista 64 bit that I am not using. I am too lazy to install it :).
     
    tuan209, Apr 3, 2008
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