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512 MB vs 1G RAM - 7/28/2009 12:09:32 AM

Caliban

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I only have 512mb of RAM with a 3.0GH processor. In what ways will game play be affected?

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RE: 512 MB vs 1G RAM - 7/28/2009 12:53:03 AM

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Depending on your OS, things may just take longer to load or they may also run a bit slower. Your fast processor will help make up for the lower memory. If you have a decent hard drive too that will help. You should be fine.

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RE: 512 MB vs 1G RAM - 7/28/2009 1:15:16 AM

Caliban

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Thank you so very much for your response Erik. I'll be purchasing just as soon as I can do some creative budgeting (rationalizing).

Larry

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RE: 512 MB vs 1G RAM - 7/28/2009 2:42:35 PM

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If you want to run the game with 512 MB of RAM, you'll probably have to make sure you have a fairly lean installation of Windows. Turn off everything you can to save memory. Depending on which version of Windows you're running, it will take a different amount of RAM just for the operating system. You might not have enough left over. Older versions of Windows use less RAM than newer ones.

I know some laptops are very RAM constricted, but getting another 512 MB for a desk top would be fairly cheap. I would recommend upgrading your RAM if you can. The game will run much smoother and faster with 1 GB of RAM than with 512 MB.

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RE: 512 MB vs 1G RAM - 7/28/2009 9:36:38 PM

RHoenig

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Caliban

I only have 512mb of RAM with a 3.0GH processor. In what ways will game play be affected?

I have it running with no problem at an exactely similar system (my rather dated dell desktop)
And while I am waiting for my two 1 GB sticks for upgrade to arrive, it wouldn�t be necessary to upgrade for AE.

Ralph Hoenig, Germany

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