If i increase the ram on my laptop,will it make it better for gaming?
832398
100 % YES\n\ngaming is among the most demanding of applications\nevery extra ounce of energy is precious to it\n> processor speed, fsb, cache, memory, graphics .... all of it\nram, sure yes !\n> by all means, go right ahead > happy gaming !
811165
just open your laptop and bring it to frys or best buy and ask for the ram you want and show them your system...just plug it in where the long boards on the main board are plugged in...it's that easy really...
980519
You probably need more ram.
1090864
well ram is not always everything, the CPU clock seed matters the most.  If it is low, then more ram is not going to do anyhtring,  ram is more for making more resources for you computer so you can run multiple programs.  I suggest buying a new CPU chip.
1154655
if the motherboard on the laptop can handle the memory and if you upgrade the processor..........well it'll just be better at handling programs \n\nbasically depends if the motherboard can support the memory your going to put in it....nothing really to do with the processor..
400274
For now just stick with 1gb but if your budget allows it i would upgrade to a better processor amdathlon 64 at least
761258
More memory will probably make computer gaming easier and faster, but there are some maintenance operations you should perform regularly, also.  Actually, if you do not run these maintenance programs periodically, more memory will not do you much good:\n\n\n- Are you using a complex screensaver - it runs in the background and eats memory. I had fun with mine, then changed it to blank.\n- How many programs do you load at startup? Maybe you should check it out and ensure you are running just what you need.\n- To do this:  cl Start, cl Settings, cl Taskbar and Start Menu.\n- cl Start Menu,  cl Customize,  cl Remove.\n- cl the icon for the program you wish to remove\n- then cl Remove.\n- This will prevent the program from loading at startup, but will not remove the program from the hard disk.\n- Are you in a large file?  If so, save frequently to restore full memory access.  (Your work remains in memory until you “save” it to disk.\n\n1. Did you run an error check? Open My Computer, \nRight-cl on C:, Select Properties, Tools – Run an Error Check ( checkmark “check all and fix);   then run a Defrag\n\n2. Are you using Yahoo Toolbar?  Run a full Norton Antispy.\n\n3. From IE, click Tools, Internet Options\ndelete cookies\ndelete files (offline files)\nclear history  (set days to save to 0 if you want)\nclick o.k., and Restart\n\n3. click Start,  Programs,  Accessories,  System Tools – run Disk Cleanup\n\n4. click Start,  Run     ipconfig renew    (type    ipconfig space renew)\n\nThe more frequently they are run, the less time they take.\n- Note:  Games and videos are mostly graphics.  Graphics create large files.  \n\nIf this doesn’t help, you should consider getting more memory.
1130638
It will work more than fine, but if you really want to not sacrifice any noticable performance for quality in the  higher end graphics I would add one more gig of ram. \n\nIt is not a  necessity, but currently in high end gaming 2 gigs of system ram is the sweet spot right before you begin to see diminishing returns. ( I am speaking in terms of games which pursue graphic realism, not ones like WoW or guildwars, which look nice but are entirely different and not as resource hungry)
316312
It depends on what you currently have and how far you want to upgrade it. There's no answer to your question without more information.\n\nAdded: Wow... That system isn't bad at all.  Don't buy a new system.  What I would do first is get more RAM. Your system would speed up a LOT by just adding another 256 megs. If you have the money, get a gig.\n\nIf you're playing games, then a video upgrade would help too.\n\nIf you have a small hard drive, then a bigger one would help also.  Buying a new system would cost a HECK of a lot more than these few parts.\n\nA 2Ghz machine is nothing to sneeze at.  If you really want to speed it up, check with the manufacturer of the motherboard and see what's the fastest CPU it will take. You can always replace that.\n\nMemory first though, at least another 256.  You'll get a heck of an increase. Trust me.
701590
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.
1180566
lolz.... yu can  juz adjust d virtual memory of  d computer... its helps.. man.. i have 126 ram.. n simz 2 did work on ma pc..lol..\n juz a bitta brainz..\nya bt it wil  be slow... n sumtymes it really sux,,, so i did a wise thing n uninstaalled d game after a month.. bt i enjoyyed  playin it\nin here,,, yu can.... make out.. woohoo.. have kids,,, get pregnanat.. cook  various dishes,.. n lot more... its fun.. bt yu kno..\n i played it 4 a month or two n then .. i got bored eventuallly.. cuz therz nuttin more 2 do.. n yu get bored...\n lolz\n GOD bless ya\nT.
417481
you havent specified how much you have and how much it shows, normally the ram will be shared for vram(video ram) also, like if you have 128mb , shared 32mb or .... will be reduced and showed in the system properties tab, because while upgrading and all the ram wont be reduced
95565
It does not make the graphics "bad" but it will have a negative impact on the performance, speed-wise.  Generally on a lapop this should not matter; laptops are usually not used for heavy gaming, and using the system memory as opposed to video memory will help save battery life.
910088
512mb is more than enough! If you want a little extra "OOMPH" you can free up some computer resources by doing some simple steps to increase overall performance. 1st Right click anywhere on the desktop in an open space- go to Properties - Click the Applications tab Go to "Effects" in the bottom right corner - and de-select all the options. Then go to "Settings" tab, and change your color quality to 16bit. 32 or even 24 is overkill for most computer users. And 99% of the time, you won't even be able to tell the difference. And last but not least Right click on the "My Computer" icon- go to the "Advanced Tab" -Click the "Settings" under the Performance category, and select "Adjust for best performance." These simple steps will give you the best bang for your buck with your current computer configuration. This way you can speed up your computer without having to spend a dime, or even crack open the case. Have fun!
1027567
well incresing the memory space helps, but with the use of celeron D, it does not heavily support and is not good for games. its computing power is not enough to support heavy games. as a solution try using amd athlon 64 or and intel processor. increasing the ram also helps
382681
I would go for option 1. It's much easier to upgrade the RAM than the CPU. And btw, in most cases a 1GB memory is  sufficient.
774724
technically: no, but in reality yes. RAM is always a much larger commodity than vid card memory. More ram will increase a systems performance much so than an increase in video memory. If worst comes to worst, you can allocated some  of your ram to be dedicated to the GPU so you actually have more graphics memory, but only do this if you have integrated graphics (which don't have onboard memory...duh.. thats why they are integrated) or if you have ram to spare (which doesnt occur often). You should probably upgrade to 1gig ram as it is one of the biggest "bang for your buck" upgrades out there right now. If i recall, tiger direct had a sale for a ddr400 (pc 3200) 512mb ram stick for $10 after rebate (though it was exorborantly overpriced to begin with). Heres the link if you want to check it out:\nhttp://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=586829&sku=ULT30215.\nI got an e-mial from them a while back about it.It had a $30 mail in rebate and ann instant $20 rebate to amke it $10 but i dont know when that ended.\nHope this helps!