Wiz is correct. The point here is, dont spend money where you dont have to. Just buy x2 2GB or x1 4GB. Then that extra money can be used elsewhere. It is your choice of course, but Wiz and some others make very valid points. Remember that computers are rarely perfect, and if so never for long. Technology always progresses. There is always an update/upgrade needed somewhere
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SAS_Capt_Fluffy Captain
"Let's just wing it" -Fluffy on things we should most definitely not wing
2 RAM-sticks cost double the price with no additional advantage at all.
Not 100% correct: 2 RAM sticks allow Dual Channel and therefore a significant speed-up concerning the RAM. If that advantage is worth the additional costs of new RAM when you upgrade to a 64bit OS is ofc up to you.
This is what I've been getting at. And it seems we have lots of conflicting "not strictly true"s. If my APU is going to use RAM, I want 2 sticks for optimum performance. I don't think this deterioration over time thing is going to deter me from buying 8GB right now. I think I will be getting Windows 8 64bit by Jan31st, as they have a sale on it for $39.99.
So the time I have 32bit AND 8GB will probably be even less than a month.
Can't help but say this whole thread looks alien to me.
When it comes to hardware I suck, software is different story though.
You guys are good with hardware, I plan to buy a high-end gaming system (because using workstation for games is not allowed) so now I know whom to ask for advice when time comes
In my opinion, anyone who wants a decent gaming system just needs to check average recommended game requirements for games released this year or to be released soon, then add a little bit more to that.
Gaming rigs don't need pimpedup hardware, games are after all just games. The story is different if you need a system to do more than just play games, watch movies and listen music, in that case, 64 bit OS, a lot of ram (ddr5 and above) terabytes of free space and multimonitor setup is something you want to go for.
A gaming rig under 200 bucks may sound like a cheap choice, but it's actually very sufficient for a decent gaming rig that can play new releases and still play ones to come for next few years.
Check out pricewatch website for some cool on-the-cheap hardware.
you could buy a decent optical drive for less than $10 i bet.
example: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CD-056-AS&groupid=701&catid=10&subcat=951
Wiz is correct. The point here is, dont spend money where you dont have to. Just buy x2 2GB or x1 4GB. Then that extra money can be used elsewhere. It is your choice of course, but Wiz and some others make very valid points. Remember that computers are rarely perfect, and if so never for long. Technology always progresses. There is always an update/upgrade needed somewhere
SAS_Capt_Fluffy
Captain
"Let's just wing it" -Fluffy on things we should most definitely not wing
This is what I've been getting at. And it seems we have lots of conflicting "not strictly true"s. If my APU is going to use RAM, I want 2 sticks for optimum performance. I don't think this deterioration over time thing is going to deter me from buying 8GB right now. I think I will be getting Windows 8 64bit by Jan31st, as they have a sale on it for $39.99.
So the time I have 32bit AND 8GB will probably be even less than a month.
Can't help but say this whole thread looks alien to me.
When it comes to hardware I suck, software is different story though.
You guys are good with hardware, I plan to buy a high-end gaming system (because using workstation for games is not allowed) so now I know whom to ask for advice when time comes
Speed, Precision, Experience, Endurance. General System Tweak Guide
@Maven: sure, just have a look at our price sheet first xD
Lol Raptor..
In my opinion, anyone who wants a decent gaming system just needs to check average recommended game requirements for games released this year or to be released soon, then add a little bit more to that.
Gaming rigs don't need pimpedup hardware, games are after all just games. The story is different if you need a system to do more than just play games, watch movies and listen music, in that case, 64 bit OS, a lot of ram (ddr5 and above) terabytes of free space and multimonitor setup is something you want to go for.
A gaming rig under 200 bucks may sound like a cheap choice, but it's actually very sufficient for a decent gaming rig that can play new releases and still play ones to come for next few years.
Check out pricewatch website for some cool on-the-cheap hardware.
Speed, Precision, Experience, Endurance. General System Tweak Guide
@Maven There is only DDR3 RAM. GDDR5 is only for GFX cards
SAS_Capt_Fluffy
Captain
"Let's just wing it" -Fluffy on things we should most definitely not wing
See :oops:
I gotta learn about hardware lol
Speed, Precision, Experience, Endurance. General System Tweak Guide
So I got it all in today and installed it all nice and good.
Windows failed to start. A recent hardware of software change might be the cause.
Greeaaaat. I'd just reinstall windows, but my dvd drive won't work x.x
Mate, it's normal that your OS doesn't work anymore when you switch your Motherboard.
That's what about 90% of the internets say.
So yeah, I'll have to reinstall. Hopefully I can keep my files. If not, I'll have to take a few days just to download Raven Shield again lol.
And of course, my motherboard doesn't have a slot for my dvd drive, so I'll need a solution to that first x.x
It's shaping up to be a wonderful day.
Surely you aren't using all 4 SATA connections are you?
Lt_Col WIZ, VC, MiD (Ret)
No, but my DVD Drive doesn't have SATA
There are IDE to SATA and vice versa you know...multiple options really, enclosures etc etc. You can buy a decent optical drive for ~40$ or less.
SAS_Capt_Fluffy
Captain
"Let's just wing it" -Fluffy on things we should most definitely not wing
you could buy a decent optical drive for less than $10 i bet.
example: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CD-056-AS&groupid=701&catid=10&subcat=951
Lt_Col WIZ, VC, MiD (Ret)
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