Re: [wdvltalk] OT: Ram question

2007-09-17 Thread PBC Web Design
At 05:33 AM 9/17/2007, you wrote: MS has some warnings about running Media Center when doing what they call "high-stress" activities. Generic discussion is here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/327158 If you want to sort through some of the technical issues this may be a good place to start: htt

Re: [wdvltalk] OT: Ram question

2007-09-17 Thread Drew Trusz
On 9/17/07, PBC Web Design <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > At 04:07 AM 9/17/2007, you wrote: > >Truth be told, short of editing HD video footage or doing some crazy > >3D rendering I don't think you need to increase your RAM from 2GB. > >Might be better to put the money into something else, like a new

RE: [wdvltalk] OT: Ram question

2007-09-17 Thread PBC Web Design
At 04:07 AM 9/17/2007, you wrote: Truth be told, short of editing HD video footage or doing some crazy 3D rendering I don't think you need to increase your RAM from 2GB. Might be better to put the money into something else, like a new processor if your current system architecture will allow and u

RE: [wdvltalk] OT: Ram question

2007-09-17 Thread Ross Clutterbuck
Deb It's more of a power consumption issue than a performance issue when you talk about filling up your RAM slots. There's only a negligible performance difference when running 2x2GB against 4x1GB, but having 4 slots in your motherboard will draw a little more power if green computing is something

[wdvltalk] OT: Ram question

2007-09-16 Thread PBC Web Design
Hi, I'm thinking of upgrading my ram. I currently have 2G's running WinXP Home and my system will take up to 4G's. I'm told WinXP only reads up to 3G. I had a computer temporarily where 4G's was installed (I added ram at purchase but the computer was later returned) and I had problems whi