Why does DRAM prices increase on a per/GB basis when one increases the amt of DRAM per computer?
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RAM has always been that way.  I mean think about it, every time you double the amount of RAM on each stick, it requires modules that are half the size, yet perform to the same standards, and at the same speeds.  Makes sense to me, I'd charge a fortune for a 4gig stick of RAM, too.\nAlso, there's one other reason why they get so expensive at the very top end: no normal person would buy them, and a business will buy it no matter what it costs, as long as it does what they need it to.
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DDR SDRAM (Double Data Rate Synchronous DRAM)\nAllows transactions on both the rising and falling edges of the clock cycle. It has a bus clock speed of 100MHz and will yield an effective data transfer rate of 200MHz.\n\n SDRAM (Static RAM)SDRAM, DDR, RAMBUS\nIntroduced in late 1996, retains memory and does not require refreshing. It synchronizes itself with the timing of the CPU. It also takes advantage of interleaving and burst mode functions. SDRAM is faster and more expensive than DRAM. It comes in speeds of 66, 100, 133, 200, and 266MHz.\n\n RDRAM - RIMM\nRambus, Inc, in conjunction with Intel has created new technology, Direct RDRAM, to increase the access speed for memory. RIMMs appeared on motherboards sometime during 1999. The in-line memory modules are called RIMMs. They have 184 pins and provide 1.6 GB per second of peak bandwidth in 16 bit chunks. As chip speed gets faster, so does the access to memory and the amount of heat produced. An aluminum sheath, called a heat spreader, covers the module to protect the chips from overheating.\n\nYour best bet currently is DDRAM with faster access speeds than SDRAM. RDRAM is more expensive.
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What you are referring to is when the motherboard has built in video.  What it does then is shares the RAM between the processor and the video.  If you are running windows XP, you will definitely see better performace with more memory.  You are getting along right now at the bare minimum.  I would recommend getting 1gig of memory if you can afford it.  Then you can change your shared memory higher, which will also increase your speed.
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well...let's have a look on how this works:\n(very simplified)\nvirtual memory is a means of page switching, it switches a memory page with a page of the same size on the harddrive,thus the aparent memory is 2 times the size of the memory page.if the system needs data from the page on the harddrive ,the page will be switched back.\n\nActually there are many pages used, of small sizes.on the harddrive there are stored in one single file,being delimitated by their size only.\nso...now imagine you have 1Gb of ram, and your computer is only used for basic things.....wouldn't be a waste of space to have a 10Gb virtual memory?\nand another thing...seeking in a small file is faster than in an extremely large file,so.....use a fair amount of space for virtual memory....not the max available as it it's pointless.\nhope this helps
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what is it?   When all the RAM is being used (for example if there are many programs open at the same time) the computer will swap data to the hard drive and back to give the impression that there is slightly more memory.\n\nThe best thing to do is to buy more memory, not the most cost effective, but the best.\n\nIf you are running XP, you can also goto start->run-> "msconfig".  Click on the startup tab and there should be a bunch of junk such as OEM software, just look and play around.  make sure you don't turn off spyware, virus, or firewalls.
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DDR2 has a faster data rate, faster bus frequency, it uses less voltage, it's prefetch size is 4 bits instead of 2bits that regular DDR has. It's all around faster.
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the DIMMS are silicone chips attached to a printed circuit board.\nSoDIMs are the same, just a different shape (generally for laptop use).\nThe only way to tweak your memory speed is by altering the motherboard controls, NOT the RAM chips themselves.\nDIMMS do not have a writeable EPROM.\nYou can buy faster RAM cheaper than you can reengineer existing chips.
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Virtual Memory is space allocated on your hard drive for those times that your physical memory (RAM) is not enough.  \n\nTo increase the amount of virtual memory go to Control Panel > System > Advanced > Performance > Settings > Advanced > Virtual Memory "Change" > Custom Size > adjust as needed. 1.5 times your physical RAM  is a good minimum and 3 times your physical memory in MB is good for your maximum.
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This depends on the size of the hard drive and the memory. If too small, it would not be wise to invest more money.
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its a waste of money to purchase more RAM if you don't have a need for it. also uninstall that freeware program you have, it is tasking your existing RAM, and i'm sure it being free, it came with some spyware/adware that is also take'n up your RAM. \n\npurchasing RAM to increase speed isn't always the solution, the BUS speed, CPU, harddrive, all play a role in your preformance.
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may be our RAM capacity to share some space to display card.\n\nu can try to increase virtual memory.\nHow ? using 98 as My computer Property to advanced/performance tab in virtual memory button to set min 1500-2500 in any other drive c:,d:\n\nhow? using XP go to My computer Property to advanced tab in performance button in virtual memory button to set min 1500-2500 in any other drive c:,d:
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Increase the RAM on your computer or Video Card
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cache memory is a very fast SRAM that sits between processor and main memory(usually DRAM).\nit helps increase the performance of the processor.
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yeah it is possible to increase it. most old motherboards supporting P3 let u upgrade to 512 mb or 1 gb at the most any more than that ur mobo or ur cpu won't handle
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Well it also depends on ram processer and yes internet \nconncection\n\na pingunder 100 means its your comp but other wise its your pc\ni recmond that up your ram to about 1 gb if not already done
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I often buy from http://www.newegg.com for their prices but http://www.crucial.com has better service and helps you to pick the right type and amount of RAM and their prices aren't much higher than Newegg's.  If you ever need to return something to Newegg, forget it.  It's not worth the hassle.
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Check your computer's specifications...usually found online someplace if you look up the model number and make.  Sometimes it'll tell you what the maximum memory is for your computer.  It doesn't matter what sizes you put in there to make up the numbers as long as (I'm thinking) it's within your max memory.  I seen some older computers only a max of 128RAM....was time to ditch those badboys.  I'm running 512mb right now...two 256 sticks.  Computer runs great even doing videos while running other programs.