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- Macbook Pro 2.4Ghz core 2 duo, 200GB HD,Nvidia 256 DDR3 graphics, 6GB RAM
Was just wondering if anyone could clear up a few questions.
First off, i herd that MBP's( or at least my late 2008 model) were capable of using up to 6GB of RAM even though the system profile will only show 4GB installed. Anyone confirm or deny this? Or was someone just trying to rip me off.
Also i noticed that when i have several programs running together(excel, PPT, Preview(this one seems to use TONS of memory) and pull up console that i have as little as 11mb free ram left and the computer noticeably hangs for up to 10 seconds before completing certain functions. It even delays when i would do something as small as pull up the window in PPT to adjust the font size. Moving windows around is choppy as well. Since im a student and also a DJ i need to remedy this problem asap because its really starting to get on my nerves.
I am not sure if its the same way for PC as for mac but does anyone think a page file adjustment would benefit me in any way or do i just need to go with a physical memory upgrade?
And if you all think that physical memory is the best alternative can any of your suggest a quality mfger that is relatively decently priced. I don't mind paying a little extra for RAM that i know is good because you do get what you pay for, but i can't exactly empty the bank either. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
First off, i herd that MBP's( or at least my late 2008 model) were capable of using up to 6GB of RAM even though the system profile will only show 4GB installed. Anyone confirm or deny this? Or was someone just trying to rip me off.
Also i noticed that when i have several programs running together(excel, PPT, Preview(this one seems to use TONS of memory) and pull up console that i have as little as 11mb free ram left and the computer noticeably hangs for up to 10 seconds before completing certain functions. It even delays when i would do something as small as pull up the window in PPT to adjust the font size. Moving windows around is choppy as well. Since im a student and also a DJ i need to remedy this problem asap because its really starting to get on my nerves.
I am not sure if its the same way for PC as for mac but does anyone think a page file adjustment would benefit me in any way or do i just need to go with a physical memory upgrade?
And if you all think that physical memory is the best alternative can any of your suggest a quality mfger that is relatively decently priced. I don't mind paying a little extra for RAM that i know is good because you do get what you pay for, but i can't exactly empty the bank either. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance!