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    Question PC RAM upgrade

    Hello.

    I recently upgrade to Windows 8 getting along with it okay, just wondering if a RAM upgrade is needed?

    Current specs are as follows: Windows 8 Pro 64-bit, Intel Core2 CPU 4300 @ 1.80GHz, 2GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT.

    Using Ableton and haven't experienced any problems as yet but I'm not using any VSTs or anything yet.

    If I was to upgrade, it would be to this: http://www.ebuyer.com/190905-crucial...kit25664aa1067

    Thanks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DeanOakley View Post

    I recently upgrade to Windows 8 getting along with it okay, just wondering if a RAM upgrade is needed?

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    Yes

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    4GB RAM is absolutely essential for any type of system in my opinion. I take it you know what you're doing if you're to see if your motherboard can take this RAM and also to install it, right?

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    Also, 1.8GHz is not enough for dual core in MY opinion.
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    Quote Originally Posted by iqdodge View Post
    Also, 1.8GHz is not enough for dual core in MY opinion.
    Most definitely. 4 year old laptops won't even have that any more.

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    If anything you'll need to upgrade your entire computer.

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    Yeah, I know enough to get by. I actually put this PC together myself so upgrading isn't too much hassle.

    What CPU would you recommend?
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    Intel i3, i5, i7 if you've got a strict budget then go for AMD Athlon, FX Series etc. Also you need to change the motherboard I can
    recommend some if you like; which also may lead changing your RAM.

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    The i3 is looking like it could certainly fit my budget, this one in particular: http://www.ebuyer.com/447252-core-i3...-bx80637i33210

    If you could recommend a mobo that would be good, I'm okay putting the things together physically but actually matching them so they're compatible is another thing.
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    Yep looks good mate, cheap on Ebuyer too. Might as well get this a whole .10GHz more and for some reason cheaper http://www.ebuyer.com/393554-intel-c...FVIPtAod1HoAYQ. Not sure what budget you are on the mobo but I'll just throw some out there.. Also is your case ATX or mATX?

    http://www.ebuyer.com/351598-gigabyt...FVMQtAodxU8A7w

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