The General Discussion Thread

Originally posted by Agent White
For a desktop computer, you could purchase more at a computer store. However, I don't know for a laptop. You could always check online to see if your laptop model can be upgraded with more RAM, but I suggest living with what you've got, unless you're comfortable with opening up your computer and literally inserting a new RAM chip.

Do note, I accept ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY/RESPONSIBILITY in the event of any and/or all damage caused to your computer as a result of my suggestions.

i will prolly have a professional open it up and install something like that

Originally posted by AbnormalButSane
This is what I always heard.

We're lucky that Windows 7 will be easier on RAM, video card and take less hard drive space than Vista. I successfully tested the release candidate on an old IBM Thinkpad with 384 MB of RAM, though it was kind of slow.

Originally posted by Agent White
We're lucky that Windows 7 will be easier on RAM, video card and take less hard drive space than Vista. I successfully tested the release candidate on an old IBM Thinkpad with 384 MB of RAM, though it was kind of slow.

So you think 2 GB will be sufficient for 7?

Originally posted by AbnormalButSane
So you think 2 GB will be sufficient for 7?

Enough, most likely.

Fantastisch!

Originally posted by AbnormalButSane
Fantastisch!

Mind-blasting, even.

I'll be good with my 4gb of RAM. doped

Originally posted by the.kenzo
I'll be good with my 4gb of RAM. doped

Well, that depends.

Do you have a desktop or laptop?

Do you like gaming?

Originally posted by Agent White
Well, that depends.

Do you have a desktop or laptop?

Do you like gaming?

Desktop.

I have a gaming rig already.

Originally posted by the.kenzo
Desktop.

I have a gaming rig already.

You're fine then.

What's in your gaming rig? Like, make, processor, RAM, video card...

Originally posted by Agent White
You're fine then.

What's in your gaming rig? Like, make, processor, RAM, video card...

Custom built, AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5000+ at 2.6GHz, 4gb of RAM, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS video card.

Originally posted by the.kenzo
Custom built, AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5000+ at 2.6GHz, 4gb of RAM, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS video card.

Pretty good, I'm an Intel person myself, but at least you've got the NVIDIA graphics, I hate ATI.

The one I'm getting is an HP, it's got:

Intel Core i7 Quad-Core Processor, 3.0 GHz
12 GB of RAM
1 TB of hard drive space
NVIDIA GTX 275 video card

Can't remember the model number.

Originally posted by Agent White
Pretty good, I'm an Intel person myself, but at least you've got the NVIDIA graphics, I hate ATI.

The one I'm getting is an HP, it's got:

Intel Core i7 Quad-Core Processor, 3.0 GHz
12 GB of RAM
1 TB of hard drive space
NVIDIA GTX 275 video card

Can't remember the model number.

My graphics card has a glitch though, sometimes when I turn off or reset the computer, it won't turn on my monitor. I have to unplug the power supply from the motherboard and let it sit, then try again. Usually works after the 10th try or so.

Originally posted by the.kenzo
My graphics card has a glitch though, sometimes when I turn off or reset the computer, it won't turn on my monitor. I have to unplug the power supply from the motherboard and let it sit, then try again. Usually works after the 10th try or so.

Oy. What if you hibernate rather than turn off the computer?

Originally posted by Agent White
Oy. What if you hibernate rather than turn off the computer?

I haven't tried that yet. mmm But I think anything that shuts the monitor off will make it glitch out.

Originally posted by the.kenzo
I haven't tried that yet. mmm But I think anything that shuts the monitor off will make it glitch out.

Okay, what happens then if you turn off the computer, but leave the monitor on?

Originally posted by Agent White
Okay, what happens then if you turn off the computer, but leave the monitor on?

No Input moves around the screen like a screen saver. Which it also does when it glitches, it's like it's disconnected from the computer.

Originally posted by the.kenzo
No Input moves around the screen like a screen saver. Which it also does when it glitches, it's like it's disconnected from the computer.

Hmm, strange. Are you sure it's the video card and not the monitor?

Originally posted by Agent White
Hmm, strange. Are you sure it's the video card and not the monitor?

Yep, this is my second monitor while having this card. Also tested it on my roommates monitor.

Originally posted by the.kenzo
Yep, this is my second monitor while having this card. Also tested it on my roommates monitor.

Well, then you certainly have a problem. Do you have all the latest drivers?