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hammie366hammie366 Member Posts: 11
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I got a new game well i say new but its been out for ages.  Its called vampires the masqurade, but i can't play it as i need some more RAM.  Do i need to get a specific type for my computer or are they all compatable with one another these days?

I need 356mb to play the game and i have 256mb, i was thinking maybe 500 to 1000mb RAM.  image

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  • LordSlaterLordSlater Member Posts: 2,087


    Originally posted by hammie366

     
    I got a new game well i say new but its been out for ages.  Its called vampires the masqurade, but i can't play it as i need some more RAM.  Do i need to get a specific type for my computer or are they all compatable with one another these days?
    I need 356mb to play the game and i have 256mb, i was thinking maybe 500 to 1000mb RAM.  image


    You....Have.....250ram.....image........Dude you do know that windows runs on aminimum of 250 ram nowadays.

     

    Get yourself a GiG of ram if your computer can handle it.

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  • LordSlaterLordSlater Member Posts: 2,087


    Originally posted by LordSlater



    Originally posted by hammie366

     
    I got a new game well i say new but its been out for ages.  Its called vampires the masqurade, but i can't play it as i need some more RAM.  Do i need to get a specific type for my computer YES or are they all compatable with one another these days? NO
    I need 356mb to play the game and i have 256mb, i was thinking maybe 500 to 1000mb RAM.  image


    You....Have.....250ram.....image........Dude you do know that windows runs on aminimum of 250 ram nowadays.

     

    Get yourself a GiG of ram if your computer can handle it.



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  • hammie366hammie366 Member Posts: 11

     

     

    Thanks for the advice i thought something must be up cos i updated my graphic and video a few months back.

    Got a massive hardrive and hardly any RAM i know its sad.  Thanks for your help.

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  • outfctrloutfctrl Member UncommonPosts: 3,619
    With games the way they are now, a gig of ram is almost a minimum.

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  • LordSlaterLordSlater Member Posts: 2,087


    Originally posted by outfctrl
    With games the way they are now, a gig of ram is almost a minimum.


    From what ive read windows Vista alone needs 750 meg to run so yea id say soon within 3 months or so 2 gig will be the minimum.

    1 GIG for wiondows

    1GIG for games

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  • hammie366hammie366 Member Posts: 11

     

     

    A minamum?image  So if i wanted it so i would have a bit of time before having to upgrade again would you recommend something more?  Can you get some thing more?  image

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  • LordSlaterLordSlater Member Posts: 2,087


    Originally posted by hammie366

     
     
    Thanks for the advice i thought something must be up cos i updated my graphic and video a few months back.
    Got a massive hardrive and hardly any RAM i know its sad.  Thanks for your help.

    Bear in mind your motherbourd may not be up to a gig of ram as it could be too old. It would help us if you told us how old your computer is and if possable what type of motherbourd you have got.

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  • hammie366hammie366 Member Posts: 11

     

     

    2 Gig, wow when i started on a computer that would of been a myth.  image 

    Now look at me, what about prices what am i looking at?

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  • hammie366hammie366 Member Posts: 11

     

     

    Do not know about the mother board but had the computer around 2-3 years.

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  • LordSlaterLordSlater Member Posts: 2,087


    Originally posted by hammie366

     
     
    Do not know about the mother board but had the computer around 2-3 years.


    Well then you must be told then that any motherbourds over a year old are most likely unupgradable you see the older motherbourds cant even support a gig of ram which is why i upgraded in june and i now have 4 gig. Also new pipeline technology ahse come out making motherbourds much better.

    Also here is a fun fact a decent motherbourd can add between 10-25% to your computers performance.

    As for upgrading id advise you make yourself a new computer ill see if i can find the site i used for getting the cheap aprts [cheap but still top of the range].

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  • LordSlaterLordSlater Member Posts: 2,087

    Ok good news i see you live in the UK and thats where these people are so like me delivery will bwe quick and reliable so dont worry about these guys they are reliable and good.

     

    http://www.microdirect.co.uk/productlister.aspx?GroupID=1

     

    basically expect to spend around 700 pounds because if you want a computer that not only lasts you a few years but is upgradable too you will need to spend a bit of money to begine with. In the end i personnally found making my own computer worthwhile as for 730 pounds i got a computer with the following stats.

     

    Pentium D 3.75 Duel core processor

    A Gigabyte motherbourd [ get one of these m8 these are very good motherbourds for the price]

    4 Gig of ram

    a top of the range sound card

    250 gig hard disk

    A 7950 Nvida graphics card

    Now this is what computers today are. and my computer puts any next generation console to shame.

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  • RabiatorRabiator Member Posts: 358

    Hammie,
    there are different sorts of RAM so you have to find out what goes with your mother board. If you know a trustworthy and competent dealer, ask him. It might be a bit more expensive than mailorder, but can save lots of trouble.

    If you don't have an expert handy, you have to do research.

    Step 1)
    Find out the manufacturer and model of your board. Look at
    -any manuals that came with the computer
    -the BIOS messages at booting
    -the board itself, maybe some info is printed on it
    -a Google search about the computer model (for instance, something like Dell Dimension 666) might help too.

    Step 2)
    Find out what memory the board supports. Since you said the computer is 2-3 years old, I'd guess at DDR 400 RAM. But better safe than sorry, so do some research.
    -If you are lucky, you have a manual for the board.
    -If not, try the manufacturer's website
    -Google search for <model>  review. Tech magazines often go into much detail and mention the supported RAM type in passing.

    Step 3)
    By now, you hopefully know what memory is needed and how many slots are free. I recommend one GByte of new RAM, if possible the same speed category as the original.
    Good luck buying image



  • LordSlaterLordSlater Member Posts: 2,087


    Originally posted by Rabiator
    Hammie,
    there are different sorts of RAM so you have to find out what goes with your mother board. If you know a trustworthy and competent dealer, ask him. It might be a bit more expensive than mailorder, but can save lots of trouble.

    If you don't have an expert handy, you have to do research.

    Step 1)
    Find out the manufacturer and model of your board. Look at
    -any manuals that came with the computer
    -the BIOS messages at booting
    -the board itself, maybe some info is printed on it
    -a Google search about the computer model (for instance, something like Dell Dimension 666) might help too.

    Step 2)
    Find out what memory the board supports. Since you said the computer is 2-3 years old, I'd guess at DDR 400 RAM. But better safe than sorry, so do some research.
    -If you are lucky, you have a manual for the board.
    -If not, try the manufacturer's website
    -Google search for   review. Tech magazines often go into much detail and mention the supported RAM type in passing.

    Step 3)
    By now, you hopefully know what memory is needed and how many slots are free. I recommend one GByte of new RAM, if possible the same speed category as the original.
    Good luck buying image



    Problem is many of the older motherbourds just wont be stable with a gig of ram and soon with windows needing 750 meg just to run you will need even more ram.

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  • hammie366hammie366 Member Posts: 11

    I will check them both out but will keep in mind about the motherboard.  I am sure that yiur both right it just up to me know to see which way i go, being a student does not mean i have a great deal of money.

    But i could do it over time xmas or the summer could always save.  Thanks a lot you have both been so helpful.image

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