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 64MB
and, if you are a Windows 2000 user,
128MB. 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 128MB-192MB
Intense Administrative/Student
Word processing and e-mail, spreadsheets,
fax & comm. software, business
graphics, general gaming software,
3 or more applications open at once.
128MB-256MB
Executive/Management
Word processing and e-mail, spreadsheets,
fax & comm. software, presentation
software, illustration software,
photo editing, web browser 192MB-384MB
Professional
Word processing and e-mail, photo
editing, font packages and multimedia
software, CAD software, CAM software
256MB-512MB
Heavy Graphics Design
3D CAD software, modeling software
2GB and up
The memoryX Memory Calculator
How does more RAM affect system
performance? Explore our database
of benchmark test results to see
the impact of memory on various
motherboard, processor, and operating
system combinations. If you build
systems, the Memory Calculator can
show you how much RAM to install
for optimum performance.
