512mb or 1.024gb

w...b · w...b #1 (**permalink**)

12-11-2005, 09:49 PM

so how much f a difference is it. right now i have a 512 but im wanting to play some games on my laptop.

D3v1L80Y · D3v1L80Y #2 (**permalink**)

12-11-2005, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by w...b

so how much f a difference is it. .

About 512 MB

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w...b · w...b #3 (**permalink**)

12-12-2005, 12:48 PM

haha.. lol... im talking about the speed in which applications work.?

heedree · heedree #4 (**permalink**)

12-13-2005, 01:03 PM

a gig is quite a nice boost, especially if you're running heavy apps.

D3v1L80Y · D3v1L80Y #5 (**permalink**)

12-13-2005, 01:18 PM

More RAM will not boost your computer's speed, per se.
Your computer's speed will remain the same as it is now.
You will only notice a difference if you are using RAM intensive apps. Games are RAM intensive, and may run smoother with more RAM. Not because it makes the system faster, but because it won't have to swap to the RAM and HD so much.

So, if you are using RAM intensive apps, then you may notice a bit of a boost in that app's performance.

w...b · w...b #6 (**permalink**)

12-13-2005, 06:14 PM

thanks for the help..

mynameis · mynameis #7 (**permalink**)

12-13-2005, 06:33 PM

You can't have 1GB in your powerbook, you have to go to 1.25GB. If it were me, I would definantly upgrade. You can always open Activity Monitor and have it show you how much is being used, if you are around like 80%-90% used, you would benefit from more.

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Member Since: Feb 02, 2004 Location: PA Posts: 12,455 Mac Specs: MacBook	12-13-2005, 01:18 PM More RAM will not boost your computer's speed, per se. Your computer's speed will remain the same as it is now. You will only notice a difference if you are using RAM intensive apps. Games are RAM intensive, and may run smoother with more RAM. Not because it makes the system faster, but because it won't have to swap to the RAM and HD so much. So, if you are using RAM intensive apps, then you may notice a bit of a boost in that app's performance. __________________________________________________ Posting and YOU\|Forum Community Guidelines\|The Apple Product Cycle\|Forum Courtesy mac: a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric MAC: a data communication protocol sub-layer, also known as the Media Access Control Mac: a brand name which covers several lines of personal computers designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc.
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w...b #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 08, 2005 Location: ontario Posts: 111 Mac Specs: powerbook 12-inch G4 1.55ghz 80g 512mb superdrive	12-11-2005, 09:49 PM so how much f a difference is it. right now i have a 512 but im wanting to play some games on my laptop.
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heedree #4 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	12-13-2005, 01:03 PM a gig is quite a nice boost, especially if you're running heavy apps.
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w...b #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 08, 2005 Location: ontario Posts: 111 Mac Specs: powerbook 12-inch G4 1.55ghz 80g 512mb superdrive	12-13-2005, 06:14 PM thanks for the help..
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mynameis #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 30, 2004 Posts: 3,378	12-13-2005, 06:33 PM You can't have 1GB in your powerbook, you have to go to 1.25GB. If it were me, I would definantly upgrade. You can always open Activity Monitor and have it show you how much is being used, if you are around like 80%-90% used, you would benefit from more.
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