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CPU/Ram usage questions?

PostPosted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 7:08 pm
by btiger
I got 1G of DDR PC3200 Ram (512MB X 2 in dual channel) with 2.8C and of all the applications I run in my PC, my MAX ram usage was only 325MB (during video editing), however I can see the MAX CPU usage was 90%( also during video editing),so I am making full use of my CPU. That make me think, is it a waste for installing 1 G of Ram if I am only using my PC for video editing?

CPU/Ram usage questions?

PostPosted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 7:25 pm
by PBrecheisen
I'd say RAM is very useful for having running several apps at once, for real multitasking.
In my opinion, today we should have at least 1GB of RAM in modern PCs.
I have so with my Barton 2500+ and it feels fine.

Re: CPU/Ram usage questions?

PostPosted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 8:57 pm
by Boba_Fett
PBrecheisen wrote:I'd say RAM is very useful for having running several apps at once, for real multitasking.
In my opinion, today we should have at least 1GB of RAM in modern PCs.
I have so with my Barton 2500+ and it feels fine.


I too have a gig, but I'd think you'd be hard pressed not to say 90% of consumers don't run programs that would necessitate more than 512MB. As for video encoding, nearly every program I've played with won't utilize more than 200MB max. Was it a waste to buy a gig? No. Consider yourself a tad bit more future proof. Plus, memory isn't that expensive...

PostPosted: Sat Feb 26, 2005 1:46 pm
by PBrecheisen
Boba_Fett you're right. I agree with you.

PostPosted: Sun Feb 27, 2005 12:40 am
by aviationwiz
I've noticed a gig of RAM to be kind of the sweet spot to be at. The jump from 512 to 1GB for me was great, loving it.