How much RAM 512 or 1 gig in a computer would be ideal for a computer to run basic programs?
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512 is OK for basic usage such as surfing the Internet, e-mail, and word processing programs such as microsucks word(yes i said microsucks), if you are planning on using a photo editing program such as adobe photo shop, or playing games, go with 1 gig
326015
1 MB RAM should be considered.
741211
To be honest with hard drives always work out how much space you think you'll need and treble it, they are so cheap nowadays that it hardly makes any difference. The price difference between 80Gb and 250Gb is no more than £20. With RAM i'd go for as much as you can afford, 1Gb should be the minimum really, anything less will slow you down.\n\nBiggest outlay is graphics, again go for the best you can afford, even if its more than you need now, game requirements always go up, never down so spend as much as you can. Processors are less important these days, they're all fast, but if you're on a budget go for the AMD stuff, its cheaper.\n\nBut whatever you do dont get talked into buying a Mac, they cost more, dont perform and will break, just like anything with an Apple logo on it - just ask any sucker who bought an iPod
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http://computer.howstuffworks.com/question175.htm\nhttp://computer.howstuffworks.com/ram.htm
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"The average computer user will never need more then 640k of Memory" - Bill Gates.  ;)\n\nPersonally I always tell people you can never have enough RAM.  The question is which is more relevant, processor or RAM.  I would skimp a little on the processor to increase the RAM.  I administer 3D CAD/CAM workstations here at my company.  I've always heard that CAD and GD packages are pretty comparable in their resource requierments.  So I would suggest at least 4GB of ram for your machine although you could probably get by with 2.
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512 MB Ram, and 60 to 80 GB of hard drive space is good for common uses
504785
you may have a virus on it or you could just need more RAM, take a look at the properties on 'my computer' and it will tell you the ram on the first tab that opens (you want a min of 512mb)
1172620
According to 4allmemory.com here is the info they list for your computer.\n\nSystem Information\nMaximum memory: 1 GB\nStandard memory: 512 MB (removable)\nSlots: 2 sockets\n\nSo yes, you can add 1 more 512MB SoDIMM to your laptop for 1GB Ram.
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Just try and see if it works. You will probably have 512mb of RAM running at 233Mhz. If the speeds do not much then you were here several beeps when you start up your computer so you should know that something is wrong with your RAM. Different size doesn't matter but if you have a 512mb RAM module its better than having 2 256mb modules.
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Getting more RAM essentially means that the PC can do more tasks at once so in theory it should go faster, however, unless you're doing power intensive work such as video editing, you probably wont notice a huge difference as 512 is usually fine for most everyday tasks.\nIt will also depend on the rest of your machine, if you've got a slow processor, and a small/full hard disk, then the increase in performance wouldn't be that noticeable anyway.
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If you bought your computer within last year, you probably can increase it to even 1 gig.\n\nJust go to http://www.newegg.com or http://www.4allmemory.com and you can get some RAMS for cheap. Just find the right DDR for your computer and you can install it yourself. Its the easiest part of your hardware that you can install. \n \nI suggest upgrading to at least 1 gig of ram if you play a lot of games and if you want to play high graphics games. 512 is minimal for most games now.\n\nIf you need help with it, just contact me.
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Minimum requirement for Windows XP is a 300 Mhz or higher processor speed and 128 MB of RAM.\nYou can check your system info by right-clicking on My Computer > Properties.
475910
choose any modern laptop with a good amount of RAM, I suggest no less than 1GB.
8053
Currently I've found 2 gigs to be a sweet spot.  Mainly due to the current setup of Windows XP and most software running on it.  Any more and the gains are not worth the expense.  I.E. very small gains after 2 gig.  Less than 2 gig and you really will start to slow things down.\n\nOf course that is with my personal experience, which I support a medium sized company and all it's machines.  So I have a good amount of experience.  Other configurations of programs and system requirements may change and increase that size.\n\nBut, for the biggest bang for your buck.  2 gig is the answer today.
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windows 95-98 can get away with  32-64mb of ram windows 2000 can do it with 64-128mb  and windows xp needs a minimum 256mb you would need more ram for all operating systems the more you put on the computer and try to run these are not the minimum system req  but a beefed up version
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Should be OK as long as the new RAM is of the same type as the 512.....meaning if your 512 RAM is unbuffered, you need same unbuffered 1gig...or if it is Registered then the 1 gig has to be Registered also. You can't mix different types or the computer won't boot.
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Buy larger capacity sticks of ram like 512MB sticks or 1GB sticks.