4GB of RAM is awesome.... - Page 4

02-23-2009, 04:45 PM

I have to vouch for the Vista...
I have a 4GB Gateway laptop running the 64-bit Vista, I usually just hibernate it and it starts up in 15 seconds or so, and runs multiple pages very quickly and easily. But I don't use it for games so it's untested there.

Plus, I got it for a good deal because the Circuit City salesguy tried to bait n' switch me and rip me off $200. Had to talk to three managers but walked out with it for a decent price. They went out of business didn't they? That's karma or something.

Blueface · 02-24-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by VirtualSmitty

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231135

Joe,
I guess now I know why prices are cheap there.
No support.
No service.
Had to chat with someone online and they couldn't offer any help to answer questions.

Contacted G-skill directly.
This is what they recommended as has been tested for Mac.
Thought I would share if any other Mac users are interested.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231160

Here is the G-skill tech's response relative to the 2 GB v. 4 GB:
And the memory upgrading from 2 to 4GB may not be obvious.

The 2 GB is $29.
The 4 GB is $49.
Wonder if I should go with the 2 or spend an extra $20 and be maxed out and not have to ever worry about it again.
I think I will go with the 4. Need to supplement all things bigger.

Blueface · 02-24-2009, 08:57 PM

I take that back.
After reading all the reviews on both and after receiving the feedback here and from G-Skill, I have decided why pay more for something I don't need and by the time I do need it, if I do need it at all, it will be dirt cheaper than it is today.
So, I went with the 2 GB which doubles what I have now and it seems everyone was for the most part satisfied with the success of the installation.
On the 4 GB, it seems there were more issues prevalent.
Rather not deal with that nonsense, specially given my Apple history.
For $32 bucks after tax, how can you go wrong?

VirtualSmitty · 02-24-2009, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blueface

Joe,
I guess now I know why prices are cheap there.
No support.
No service.
Had to chat with someone online and they couldn't offer any help to answer questions.

Contacted G-skill directly.
This is what they recommended as has been tested for Mac.
Thought I would share if any other Mac users are interested.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231160

That's bunk, macs don't use special ram. I've installed both types of ram I linked to in this thread in macs i've upgraded for myself/family/friends. That's just a gimmick to make you spend more.

I would have probably gone and done the 4 gigs myself honestly. It's cheap and simple, but then i've always been of the opinion that there's no such thing as too much ram.

Blueface · 02-24-2009, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VirtualSmitty

That's bunk, macs don't use special ram. I've installed both types of ram I linked to in this thread in macs i've upgraded for myself/family/friends. That's just a gimmick to make you spend more.

I would have probably gone and done the 4 gigs myself honestly. It's cheap and simple, but then i've always been of the opinion that there's no such thing as too much ram.

It is my first time doing it and won't probably need the 4 for some time.
I figured for $32, heck, I spend more than that for two martinis in Boca.
If I ever start running stuff that can use more ram, the upgrade to 4 will either cost a buck or I won't be using this laptop anymore and will have a fancy MacPro with virtual holographic controls and 100 ram standard.

BTW, the price was the same between the Mac one and the one that was not Mac tested.

VirtualSmitty · 02-24-2009, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blueface

It is my first time doing it and won't probably need the 4 for some time.
I figured for $32, heck, I spend more than that for two martinis in Boca.
If I ever start running stuff that can use more ram, the upgrade to 4 will either cost a buck or I won't be using this laptop anymore and will have a fancy MacPro with virtual holographic controls and 100 ram standard.

BTW, the price was the same between the Mac one and the one that was not Mac tested.

The one you linked to was eight whole dollars more than the one I linked! EIGHT DOLLARS Carlos. Think of all the things you can do with eight dollars. The possibilities are endless.

tenbaseg · 02-25-2009, 05:58 AM

I just doubled my ram on my macbook for $30. This thing is hauling some serious a$$ now.

rizzle · 02-28-2009, 07:46 AM

So I wanted to be able to contribute, if nothing else, a laugh. I don't know how to do the screen shots like you guys but I have ...480mb of RAM.

So take that. 480 is waaaaaay more than 4.
:s

Tenor CS · 03-01-2009, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rizzle

So I wanted to be able to contribute, if nothing else, a laugh. I don't know how to do the screen shots like you guys but I have ...480mb of RAM.

So take that. 480 is waaaaaay more than 4.
:s

What you actually have is 512, 32 of which is sucked up by video memory. Depending on what you're running, that might be enough.

03-01-2009, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rizzle

So I wanted to be able to contribute, if nothing else, a laugh. I don't know how to do the screen shots like you guys but I have ...480mb of RAM.

So take that. 480 is waaaaaay more than 4.
:s

What's your processor speed? 486?

rizzle · 03-01-2009, 12:17 AM

Hell if I know...
It's a Pentium 4, 2.66 ghz. I'm old skool brother.

King James · 03-01-2009, 09:03 AM

so you probably have one 512mb stick in there.....that is old school

they still make less than a 512 stick?

AD720 · 03-01-2009, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rizzle

Hell if I know...
It's a Pentium 4, 2.66 ghz. I'm old skool brother.

A P4 machine would really benefit from a bump up to 1 gig or more. Honestly it will probably cost you less than $15 and it is easiest computer hardware upgrade to accomplish.

rizzle · 03-01-2009, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AD720

A P4 machine would really benefit from a bump up to 1 gig or more. Honestly it will probably cost you less than $15 and it is easiest computer hardware upgrade to accomplish.

Tell me more. Please.

AD720 · 03-01-2009, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rizzle

Tell me more. Please.

Tell me more, what brand/model.

Blueface · 03-02-2009, 07:10 AM

Well, my new RAM should be here today or tomorrow.
Can't wait.

rizzle · 03-02-2009, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AD720

Tell me more, what brand/model.

PM sent. Thanks bro.

Blueface · 03-02-2009, 11:30 AM

Well, my new RAM is here.
Nice package with Apple's symbol on the outside.
I swear it looks like something you buy from Apple directly.
Says "Apple Series DDR2 Modules" on the box.
Can't wait to install it later tonight and hopefully not trash my laptop while at it.
Those who follow the Blueface/Carlos saga with his MacBook, stay tuned. This should be a nail biting season ending episode.

Blueface · 03-02-2009, 01:08 PM

Well, that was quite quick and extremely easy, even for a dummy like me.

I do notice significant difference.
Boy my mighty mouse now moves fast.

Just kidding.

Blueface · 03-02-2009, 01:21 PM

I went from the Activity Monitor showing less than 1/4 of memory as free space to now having nearly 3/4 of it as free space.
Amazing.

02-23-2009, 04:45 PM	#61
TheManWithNoName Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 4GB of RAM is awesome.... I have to vouch for the Vista... I have a 4GB Gateway laptop running the 64-bit Vista, I usually just hibernate it and it starts up in 15 seconds or so, and runs multiple pages very quickly and easily. But I don't use it for games so it's untested there. Plus, I got it for a good deal because the Circuit City salesguy tried to bait n' switch me and rip me off $200. Had to talk to three managers but walked out with it for a decent price. They went out of business didn't they? That's karma or something.

02-24-2009, 08:57 PM	#63
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: 4GB of RAM is awesome.... I take that back. After reading all the reviews on both and after receiving the feedback here and from G-Skill, I have decided why pay more for something I don't need and by the time I do need it, if I do need it at all, it will be dirt cheaper than it is today. So, I went with the 2 GB which doubles what I have now and it seems everyone was for the most part satisfied with the success of the installation. On the 4 GB, it seems there were more issues prevalent. Rather not deal with that nonsense, specially given my Apple history. For $32 bucks after tax, how can you go wrong? __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

02-25-2009, 05:58 AM	#67
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King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: 4GB of RAM is awesome.... so you probably have one 512mb stick in there.....that is old school they still make less than a 512 stick? __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

03-02-2009, 07:10 AM	#76
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: 4GB of RAM is awesome.... Well, my new RAM should be here today or tomorrow. Can't wait. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

03-02-2009, 11:30 AM	#78
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: 4GB of RAM is awesome.... Well, my new RAM is here. Nice package with Apple's symbol on the outside. I swear it looks like something you buy from Apple directly. Says "Apple Series DDR2 Modules" on the box. Can't wait to install it later tonight and hopefully not trash my laptop while at it. Those who follow the Blueface/Carlos saga with his MacBook, stay tuned. This should be a nail biting season ending episode. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

03-02-2009, 01:08 PM	#79
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: 4GB of RAM is awesome.... Well, that was quite quick and extremely easy, even for a dummy like me. I do notice significant difference. Boy my mighty mouse now moves fast. Just kidding. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

03-02-2009, 01:21 PM	#80
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: 4GB of RAM is awesome.... I went from the Activity Monitor showing less than 1/4 of memory as free space to now having nearly 3/4 of it as free space. Amazing. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian