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    Recommended RAM for i7 laptop

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by peterbz, Jan 25, 2010.

  1. peterbz

    peterbz Notebook Guru

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    What's the recommended RAM for an i7 laptop? Is 4GB good enough?
    I'm talking about a Sager NP8690
     
    peterbz, Jan 25, 2010
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    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    Yep, it depends on what you are using it for.

    But I don't think the average user would really need any more than 4GB DDR3 1333, unless you multitask like crazy (like Tilleroftheearth :D).

    Plus, isn't the upgrade option from 4GB to 8GB something crazy like $300, in the NP8690? It is across the pond.
     
    Amnesiac, Jan 26, 2010
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  4. peterbz

    peterbz Notebook Guru

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    I'm using it for 3D modeling so I think more RAM is better but would 4 GB of RAM be slow on a i7 laptop? Would there be bottleneck?
     
    peterbz, Jan 26, 2010
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    Generally, no.
     
    Amnesiac, Jan 26, 2010
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    Well some 3D modeling programs can use all the 8GB especially these professional CAD and engineering programs. You can verify that in the program requirements normally you find at their website. But the most important in these program is the GPU, they work better with Professional GPU like the Nvidia Quadro GPU family with special dedicated drivers if you are a Windows user.
     
    pkhetan, Jan 26, 2010
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    4GB should be enough... if u need more u can upgrade urself later to 8GB for way cheaper than directly buying the laptop with 8GB...
     
    sean473, Jan 26, 2010
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    Absolutely! This is one of the places manufacturers love to overcharge you.
    Correct, the software manufacturer will tell you what works best.
    Indeed they do. The only thing stopping me is...the money!! :(
     
    Krane, Jan 26, 2010
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