RAM in my most-used personal computer:
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Re:RAM's cheap (Score:5, Informative)
Because my old computers can't go that high? Too bad HDD prices aren't cheap anymore. :(
Re:RAM's cheap (Score:5, Informative)
Old machine, 2GB IS maxed out. My other machine has 3GB because I don't want to pull 1GB to get 4GB...yet. Replacing the machine will probably occur first since 4 GB would be maxed out.
Phil
Re:RAM's cheap (Score:4, Informative)
hard drive shortage [google.com]
Re:RAM's cheap (Score:5, Informative)
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Re:32 GB in my Mac Pro (Score:5, Informative)
Memory is the first thing you should upgrade, followed by an SSD.
One size does not fit all.
There are valid reasons that memory should be a primary concern for upgrade just as there are valid reasons your processor, video card, or hard drive may be more optimal for immediate upgrade. While this is an extreme example, I guarantee an old Duron processor running in a server motherboard with 16GB of ram will lose every benchmark test to a new i7 running alongside 2GB of ram.
It also depends on what you're doing:
Is it a file server for a small set of files? - the solid state would probably be better.
Is it a gaming machine? Perhaps a video card or better processor would be more cost-effective.
I'm not saying that more memory is bad, I just hate it when people think it's a one-size-fits-all scenario.
Re:32 GB in my Mac Pro (Score:4, Informative)
Price for performance though, in a typical, non-optimized, userland PC; RAM is always the first place to look. Put simply, unless you have good reason to suspect otherwise, upgrade your RAM first. Even if it's a file server there are lots of instances where more RAM will show a bigger speed boost than an SSD thanks to caching and prefetching, especially when you can cost effectively offer the PC 2-4x more RAM than the base system and services need to run, that excess will get soaked up by prefetching whatever files you use more frequently.
Is it a silver bullet that will kill any mythical creature? No, of course not, there will always be situations where other upgrades make more sense. But it is a regular old lead bullet, which will quite effectively kill 99% of the more mundane animals who might try to attack you.
Answers Explained (Score:5, Informative)
256MB (or less): My main computer is an iPad 1, iPhone 3GS, or low-end android phone
256+ to 512MB: My main computer is an iPad 2, iPhone 4/4S, or a mid-range android phone
512+ MB to 1GB: My main computer is a high-end android tablet
1GB+ to 2GB: My main computer is about 5 years old
2GB+ to 4GB: My main computer is about 3 years old
4GB+ to 8GB: My main computer is about 1-2 years old
8GB+ to 16GB: My main computer is a high-end workstation
More than 16GB: My main computer is a server
Re:RAM's cheap (Score:4, Informative)
Well, those are ALL choices one makes.
I guess if you want to sacrifice personal income, time and growth for wife and kids...well, that's a person's choice. Frankly, I really never wanted to have the little 'anchors' in my life.....and I figure the only reason to get married is if you're wanting to have children (good thing to do if you have them). However, with no kids, no reason to get married, and hence, no chance of losing half my shit when I decide to trade up to a different model woman.
I'm not rich by a long shot...but I figure anyone can make choices in life that affect their disposable income....but even with that, if you're living within your means...I can't see anyone gainfully employed for years in the tech industry having $160 break the bank and not be an impulse spend at least once a month.
I mean, even if you're married...don't you have your wife working too?
Whoops (Score:5, Informative)
Re:RAM's cheap (Score:2, Informative)
I'm sorry but you are so wrong that you have no clue (And I'm very very seldom rude).
All memory not used by programs is used for disk-cache.
Adding more memory is the fastest way to increase the speed of a computer.
Due to the fact that disc-access is still the slowest form of data access in the machine.
I have 12 GB of memory in my workstation, 5Gb is used for programs and 7Gb is used for disc-cache. /usr /bin and my /home is all contained in memory after a while.
This means that
Witch means => Really fast access to any data all the time.
This do require on thing tho, that is not totally common anymore, and might be the reason for you to large amount of think memory is unimportant.
I'm do not have a laptop that reboots all the time. My machine has actually time to fill the memory with useful data before a reboot happens.
To add to that Linux and BSD is especially good at using left-over-memory for disc-cache.
Re:RAM's cheap (Score:2, Informative)
Maintaining separate accounts and paying "your 1/2 of things" is a sign that you are not in a healthy long term relationship. My wife and I have one single account for the last 22 years. The thought or concept of your money, my money is NEVER mentioned, thought of or practiced in any way shape or form. I'm sure many people do things separately but that seems to be an argument waiting to happen and shows a lack of trust or ideals between the two of you. If I want to put $2000 into my engine in my track car (a hobby) or my wife wants a new $2000 appliance, we mention it to each other as a quick cross check and then buy it if we can. We are both fiscally responsible (all credit cards WILL and do have a 0 balance at the end of the month) and we know when we can and can't afford things.
Re:Defective categories (Score:5, Informative)
So, going to the store means you stop right outside the door?