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2012/06/12 00:49:18 (permalink)

2 GB more?

My laptop will take 2 more GB's of ram. But I'm wondering if a little extra headroom will make enough difference for the expense. Any comments regarding the additional 2 GB? I am running 64 bit so I'm thinking perhaps I should, but I've not priced the ram, yet.

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    tomixornot
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    Re:2 GB more? 2012/06/12 03:58:19 (permalink)
    Assuming the existing one is 2 GB.. then plus the new 2 GB, you're going to get is 4 GB ?

    Maybe it's better to go 2x 4 GB, if/when the price is ok ? At least taking advantage of 64 bit (may access more than 3plus GB).

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    Re:2 GB more? 2012/06/12 04:26:11 (permalink)
    Depends on what kind of softsynths you use. If you use heavy sound libraries any addition is good.
    That 6 Gb you have is in most cases sufficient. If you don't have any performance problems, then maybe you don't need extra RAM.

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    Re:2 GB more? 2012/06/12 13:13:42 (permalink)
    I've got 6 GB and would be moving to 8 GB. 

    I have Omnisphere and Morphestra is coming soon. I use Orchestral Essentials, BFD, other stuff you see below, and lots of effects. I'm sometimes up to 86% ram usage, or more. I could hit the ceiling if I get much more ambitious. So far, its been ok. But I want to have room to grow if needed. Wii 2 GB really make a noticeable difference? I'm thinking it should at least create a margin for some sonic elbow room. I'd like to own and run some choir libraries.

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