Well my workstation has a whole 2GB of memory (runs Ubuntu) but I don't really use it that heavy. My other interactive sessions of which I have a load each have 4mb of storage (but I can run a lot of stuff in virtual storage using more than 32GB if I require) which is sufficient and those systems have storage ranging from 10GB up to over 200GB
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As much as I can; but many motherboards support only up to about 16 GB, and I think Windows 7 has an upper limit too.Originally posted by doodab View Post
I'm struggling with "only" 16GB of RAM here. How much do you have in your primary workstation?
What is the threshold these days before memory refresh cycles start dragging down CPU performance?Work in the public sector? Read the IR35 FAQ hereComment
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32 bit Windows 7 Max = 4Gb
64 bit Windows 7 Max = 8Gb-192Gb depending on version.Never has a man been heard to say on his death bed that he wishes he'd spent more time in the office.Comment
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16GB here and fine. Don't play many games though - probably need more if I did. Fine for watching movies.Comment
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Apollo 11 only needed 3 bits of RAM!Originally posted by zeitghostMore than 640k is greedy.
Originally posted by Stevie Wonder BoyI can't see any way to do it can you please advise?
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Laptop is current running with 8Gb and its fine. Desktop is running 3Gb but that doesnt get used that much.Comment
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True but it did crashOriginally posted by SimonMac View PostApollo 11 only needed 3 bits of RAM!Growing old is mandatory
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Indeed: http://apollo11.spacelog.org/04:06:4...og-line-369737Originally posted by Halo Jones View PostTrue but it did crashComment
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