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Tech dummy. Need more RAM for my work Dell tower
Posted on 2/27/15 at 9:07 am
Posted on 2/27/15 at 9:07 am
It is a bit older OptiPlex 780
Works fine, but the 2GB of RAM is driving me nuts
Any recommendation, besides burning or smashing the CPU, would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Works fine, but the 2GB of RAM is driving me nuts
Any recommendation, besides burning or smashing the CPU, would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
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Posted on 2/27/15 at 9:08 am to Rouge
quote:
2GB of RAM is driving me nuts
What are you using the box for..?
ETA: Is it 64 bit windows..?
This post was edited on 2/27/15 at 9:08 am
Posted on 2/27/15 at 9:10 am to GrammarKnotsi
Eh, in today's world 2GB is too little, even for most office use. I wouldn't recommend someone having any less than 4GB now.
A computer that's that old (5ish years) probably wouldn't be worth upgrading anything but the RAM. Even then, if you can convince the proper people to get you a newer computer, I'd do that.
A computer that's that old (5ish years) probably wouldn't be worth upgrading anything but the RAM. Even then, if you can convince the proper people to get you a newer computer, I'd do that.
This post was edited on 2/27/15 at 9:12 am
Posted on 2/27/15 at 9:11 am to GrammarKnotsi
quote:correct
Is it 64 bit windows..?
using it for simple operations: internet, adobe writer, google earth, Office suite, some CAD work
Posted on 2/27/15 at 9:15 am to Hulkklogan
quote:
in today's world 2GB is too little, even for most office use. I wouldn't recommend someone having any less than 4GB now.
Unless its 64bit windows, you could put 500GB and it wouldn't use more than 3ish..
Posted on 2/27/15 at 9:16 am to Hulkklogan
how much RAM can I kick it up to?
I am losing too much productivity, and patience, at the office
I am losing too much productivity, and patience, at the office
Posted on 2/27/15 at 9:18 am to Rouge
quote:
using it for simple operations: internet, adobe writer, google earth, Office suite, some CAD work
Yeah...One of your issues is RAM...I don't think you're going to be as happy as you would like to be after adding it though...
Posted on 2/27/15 at 9:19 am to Rouge
quote:
how much RAM can I kick it up to?
Depends on the board...We run a minimum 16 and a 1Gb video card for people that just look at a CAD drawing..
Posted on 2/27/15 at 9:19 am to GrammarKnotsi
Thanks.
My understanding is that these older box can only run on 4GB of RAM, anyway
My understanding is that these older box can only run on 4GB of RAM, anyway
Posted on 2/27/15 at 9:27 am to Rouge
go to crucial.com and use their system scanner tool. They'll tell you your current RAM situation and what you can upgrade to.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 9:30 am to Rouge
Go to Control Panel ---> performance information and tools ---> adjust visual effects ---> adjust for best performance.
That will turn off a lot of the extra crap that windows 7 does and help out a bit. I have a lot of old optiplex 330's that I have to make work with only 2GB of RAM running win 7 64 and without that adjustment it's brutal at best.
That will turn off a lot of the extra crap that windows 7 does and help out a bit. I have a lot of old optiplex 330's that I have to make work with only 2GB of RAM running win 7 64 and without that adjustment it's brutal at best.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 9:36 am to Rouge
quote:
some CAD work
I would recommend at least 8 GB of RAM if you are using CAD.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 9:36 am to Doldil
Thanks for the tip.
Will let you know how it works out.
Will let you know how it works out.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 9:43 am to Rouge
If you are truly running 64bit win7, I'd recommend 8GB memory. Another MAJOR improvement of overall speed is an upgrade from a standard 7200RPM HDD to a Solid State Hard Drive. I had several office machines in good mechanical condition. We upgraded RAM and installed SSDs. Huge improvements in performance.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 9:53 am to TigerinATL
quote:
crucial.com
+1 on this
Posted on 2/27/15 at 10:12 am to Tigeralum2008
Video cards make a large improvement for CAD too
Posted on 2/28/15 at 11:21 am to Rouge
You can actually, as we have, upgrade your 780 to 16gbs...
ETA: For about $160ish, we used Samsungs 1066Hz DDR3-1066 PC3-8500, 240p DIMM.
ETA: For about $160ish, we used Samsungs 1066Hz DDR3-1066 PC3-8500, 240p DIMM.
This post was edited on 2/28/15 at 11:38 am
Posted on 3/1/15 at 4:57 pm to NoleTideNole
I know that you can install the RAM, but my understanding is that performance will not exceed 4GB RAM
Posted on 3/1/15 at 5:29 pm to Rouge
A 32-bit OS can only access about 3.25-3.50 GB of ram. You need a 64-bit OS to use more ram.
Posted on 3/2/15 at 6:11 am to Rouge
quote:
my understanding is that performance will not exceed 4GB RAM
That's only with a 32 bit OS. 64 bit can access much more.
Personally, I think the real solution here is to just buy a new machine and not waste time fiddling with memory.
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