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512 MB vs 1G RAM
Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 9:09 pm
by Caliban
I only have 512mb of RAM with a 3.0GH processor. In what ways will game play be affected?
RE: 512 MB vs 1G RAM
Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 9:53 pm
by Erik Rutins
Depending on your OS, things may just take longer to load or they may also run a bit slower. Your fast processor will help make up for the lower memory. If you have a decent hard drive too that will help. You should be fine.
Regards,
- Erik
RE: 512 MB vs 1G RAM
Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 10:15 pm
by Caliban
Thank you so very much for your response Erik. I'll be purchasing just as soon as I can do some creative budgeting (rationalizing).
Larry [:)]
RE: 512 MB vs 1G RAM
Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 11:42 am
by wdolson
If you want to run the game with 512 MB of RAM, you'll probably have to make sure you have a fairly lean installation of Windows. Turn off everything you can to save memory. Depending on which version of Windows you're running, it will take a different amount of RAM just for the operating system. You might not have enough left over. Older versions of Windows use less RAM than newer ones.
I know some laptops are very RAM constricted, but getting another 512 MB for a desk top would be fairly cheap. I would recommend upgrading your RAM if you can. The game will run much smoother and faster with 1 GB of RAM than with 512 MB.
Bill
RE: 512 MB vs 1G RAM
Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 6:36 pm
by RHoenig
ORIGINAL: Caliban
I only have 512mb of RAM with a 3.0GH processor. In what ways will game play be affected?
I have it running with no problem at an exactely similar system (my rather dated dell desktop)
And while I am waiting for my two 1 GB sticks for upgrade to arrive, it wouldn´t be necessary to upgrade for AE.
Ralph Hoenig, Germany