Gaming what processor to choose?

[dysan]

I have 2 GB of RAM as well and it never failed me.

but games don't have the same needs as office work.
you don't need an nvidia GTRRX58967000 to do your job lol

 

[Originality]

The issue with the amount of RAM to get simply comes down to the nature of applications and processes running. The more RAM you have, the better it can deal with a larger quantity of applications and processes (at least until the CPU becomes unable to keep up with all the instructions).

Rule of thumb - Windows will try to use 30-50% of the available RAM until there is enough RAM to safely facilitate all its hidden processes whilst having enough left over for whatever applications the user wants. Typically this means that Windows wants to use around 500MB of RAM if there's 1GB, 1GB if there's 2, and a bit less than 2GB if there's 4. If there's more than 4GB of RAM, it'll still just use around 2GB, which I've read (years ago I might add) is the ideal amount for Vista (and by extention, 7).

There is no loss in having more RAM. You can get by with the minimum, but you'll always gain some performance when adding more (providing that it's compatible with the RAM already there).

 

[dysan]

The issue with the amount of RAM to get simply comes down to the nature of applications and processes running. The more RAM you have, the better it can deal with a larger quantity of applications and processes (at least until the CPU becomes unable to keep up with all the instructions).

Rule of thumb - Windows will try to use 30-50% of the available RAM until there is enough RAM to safely facilitate all its hidden processes whilst having enough left over for whatever applications the user wants. Typically this means that Windows wants to use around 500MB of RAM if there's 1GB, 1GB if there's 2, and a bit less than 2GB if there's 4. If there's more than 4GB of RAM, it'll still just use around 2GB, which I've read (years ago I might add) is the ideal amount for Vista (and by extention, 7).

There is no loss in having more RAM. You can get by with the minimum, but you'll always gain some performance when adding more (providing that it's compatible with the RAM already there).

someone with some sense finally...

 

[Velveteer]

from the cpus you list, X4 is the best for converting and office work...games will work fine on it as well(might have some compatibility issues sometimes though,but most can be solved)

get a 64 bit OS and at least 1-2 gigs of RAM as well...

more RAM=faster work

Could someone please bash him? There are no compatibility issues with AMD, a 64-bit OS and 1-2GB ram is pointless and more RAM does NOT equal faster work.

I didn't mean compatibility issues with AMD!I'm using an athlon as well lol
I meant compatiblity issues with four core cpus...at least that's what they were saying a couple of years ago.

64bit OS is faster for office work because they can manage RAM better...it's no secret!
but again,I've heard problems with some games on 64 bit OS which I guess might be resolved by now
concerning the "2 GB ram is pointless"-the more RAM you have the better your pc will respond,no?....unless I've been living a lie for the better part of my life...

There are no compatibility issues with Quads, they just don't necessarily run older programs on more than one core. 64-bit can be faster some of the Adobe suite, etc, sure. I said it's pointless using 64-bit Windows and 2GB ram, as anything that will make use of the full memory bus is likely to fill up 2GB ram pretty damned quickly and it's either running in Single channel mode or it's 2x1GB sticks, which are hard enough to get for DDR3 as it is - not to mention poor value. If you're going to the hassle of installing 64-bit Windows, then you might as well fork out an extra $50 for the rest of the 4GB kit or just stick with 32-bit.

 

[fgghjjkll]

You may and may not get any improvement out of software. Example: JPCSP runs like shit with the 64 bit build however Photoshop x64 runs like a charm.

Most software run fine on 32 bit anyways, so it's up to you.