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    Max RAM possible in a notebook?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by JP$, Mar 21, 2010.

  1. lackofcheese

    lackofcheese Notebook Virtuoso

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    The CPU should be fast enough, so I'd think it might be the RAM, given that you do seem to have mentioned quite a lot of applications. If you really want to run all that stuff at once, you might be better off with 6GB.

    As an alternative, though, you should consider closing more of your applications and buying an SSD instead.
     
    lackofcheese, Apr 19, 2010
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  2. theoak1

    theoak1 Notebook Consultant

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    Would getting 8GB make a big difference in resale value in 1.5 - 2 years?
     
    theoak1, Apr 20, 2010
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  3. lackofcheese

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    Probably not.
     
    lackofcheese, Apr 20, 2010
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  4. Deks

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    Depends really.
    Some upper mid-range and high-end laptops already come with 8GB RAM .. or at the very least the option to be configured as such (but they end up extremely expensive as a result).

    In about 2 years time, I wouldn't be surprised if 8 - 12GB (and up to 16GB) is being offered as a standard in decent mid-range solutions.

    So the resale value would probably vary, but I would wager it would be on a relatively ok standing because a system with 8GB could still be easily used by individuals who do a variety of things (unless standard software priorities change and they start eating lots of memory).
     
    Deks, Apr 20, 2010
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  5. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    In two years time, 8GB of RAM will be much cheaper than it is today. So no, it will not really contribute to resale value...it only contributes to your enjoyment of the PC.
     
    Greg, Apr 20, 2010
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  6. theoak1

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    When I purchased my current laptop 2 years ago I went with 4GB RAM at a time when most systems had 2GB. It seems like 4GB is standard now, and I'm sure in 2 years time 8GB will be the norm.

    I could pay $200 extra now and get 8GB on a new laptop, or I could throw out the 4GB in 2 years and buy 8GB (that is, if the 8GB will be $200 or less in 2 years).
     
    theoak1, Apr 20, 2010
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  7. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Do you even need more than 4GB? What do you use your computer for?
     
    sgogeta4, Apr 20, 2010
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  8. betaflame

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    All I know is that the ASUS G73JH can use 16GB of DDR3... if you really want.
     
    betaflame, Apr 20, 2010
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  9. sean473

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    get 4GB... if u really want extra headroom , get 6GB at most.. IMO , unless u have 4 slots like Asus G73 , 8GB is not worth it... if u really want a faster system , u can just get 4GB and get an SSD... that should speed up opening of programs and make ur whole system feel snapier..
     
    sean473, Apr 20, 2010
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