PC Memory (RAM)

[Don Sweey]

The 64-bit era could slowly start to become a reality, as OCZ now thinks it’s worth introducing 8GB memory kits for ‘workstations and advanced gaming systems.’ The OCZ2P8008GQ kits feature four 2GB sticks of PC2-6400 memory with 5-4-4-18 timings, and will only be useful for those using 64-bit operating systems, as 32-bit operating systems can only access a total of 4GB of RAM.

OCZ’s vice president of technology development, Dr Michael Schuette, admitted that ‘to have eight gigabytes of memory available in the system may sound like overkill for the average user.’ However, he added that ‘in any mega-tasking environment the requirements for system memory can skyrocket and easily break the 4GB boundary.’

OCZ claims that the Quad Kit ‘is ideal for enthusiasts, professionals, and DIY system-builders using Windows® Vista™ as their choice operating system that require the performance of high-speed memory. As the ultimate upgrade for hardcore gamers, the latest DirectX-10 PC titles require large amounts of memory to deliver the most stable system performance and maximize game play.’

Still don't think games need anything more than 4GB but it'd be nice to see a significant shift to 64-bit as those of us using a 64-bit OS can suffer compatibility issues - like being unable to run some if not all 16-bit applications :huh:

[Jesus]

Yes, but still that's a bit too much, even for a high-end gaming pc.

EDIT: 1500th post

[PacMan]

I'd rather see DDR3 before 8gb.

[Don Sweey]

I'd rather see DDR3 before 8gb.

It's already here, just bloody expensive.

[wan109]

Here's a deal.

So does 512MB DDR3 better than 1GB DDR2?

[Miggy]

I think I might download some RAM, which one do you recommend I download?

:jester:

[Don Sweey]

Here's a deal.

So does 512MB DDR3 better than 1GB DDR2?

Considering the level of electronics and technology these days, do you honestly believe that you can ask such a plain question? RAM has various speed ratings and a frequency it runs at. For a start you'd have been better off asking how much quicker, if at all, 1GB of DDR3 is compared to 1GB of DDR2. Read below in order to learn such and get a partial answer to your question.

http://www.anandtech.com/memory/showdoc.aspx?i=2989

I think I might download some RAM, which one do you recommend I download?

:jester:

I get this horrible feeling that you will soon be given an answer to your question.

[Miggy]

I get this horrible feeling that you will soon be given an answer to your question.

If anyone does actually answer it I say a banning is in order.

[Viperized]

Yeah (http://www.download.com/FreeRAM-XP-Pro/3000-2086_4-10070530.html)

[wan109]

That's a tool for releasing unused Ram.

[Jesus]

Is the performance between DDR2 800 and the DDR3 RAM significant?

Is the price of DDR3 still expensive as before?

Concerning DDR RAM, we call them DDR, DDR2 and DDR3 respectively despite the three of them being of the same technology except that the clock speeds/frequency are higher in DDR2 and DDR3, right?

[Don Sweey]

Is the performance between DDR2 800 and the DDR3 RAM significant?

Is the price of DDR3 still expensive as before?

Concerning DDR RAM, we call them DDR, DDR2 and DDR3 respectively despite the three of them being of the same technology except that the clock speeds/frequency are higher in DDR2 and DDR3, right?

As far as I'm concerned DDR3 is way too expensive for what it gives. I also belief the greatest benefit of DDR3 would be seen in servers and not desktop computers.

The difference between the types is the rate at which the memory can access the external data bus.