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How
Much Memory Do You Need?
The type of software applications you’re using has a direct
correlation to how much memory you need on your system to run
them effectively. Today’s recommended minimum for running
most applications is 256MB and, if you are a Windows XP user,
256MB and UP. Couple this with the fact that you may be running
several programs at one time or are running software that is extremely
graphics intensive and you may need much more!
Here are some general guidelines we have developed which correspond
with today’s typical applications and the amount of memory
recommended for each. Remember, the more you do, the more you need!
| Here’s
what I do |
Here’s
what I need |
Minor
Administrative
Slight word processing, occasional e-mail |
128MB |
Fair
Administrative
Word processing and e-mail, spreadsheets, fax & comm. software,
small graphics programs, 2 applications open at once |
256MB
- 512MB |
Intense
Administrative/Student
Word processing and e-mail, spreadsheets, fax & comm. software,
business graphics, general gaming software, 3 or more applications
open at once. |
512MB
- 1GB |
Executive/Management
Word processing and e-mail, spreadsheets, fax & comm. software,
presentation software, illustration software, photo editing,
web browser |
1GB |
Professional
Word processing and e-mail, photo editing, font packages and
multimedia software, CAD software, CAM software |
1GB
- 1.5 GB |
Heavy
Graphics Design
3D CAD software, modeling software |
2GB
and up |
Want more
specific information? Find out how much memory your software
needs. Send us an e-mail with the following information completed
and a E-Star Memory expert will e-mail you back your best memory
options along with price quotes.
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