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More RAM slows down computer?
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Ottawa, Canada
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I am thinking of buying more RAM and ungrading my notebook to 2 gb. However I can't remember where bu I've heard having too much RAM will slow down the computer... is this true? Should I go for 2 gb or stay with my current configuration?
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2.0 GHz White Macbook 2.0 GB RAM 60 GB HD
iPod Nano Black 2 GB
1.5 GHz Powerbook G4 12" 768 MB RAM 60 GB HD (KIA)
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Join Date: Oct 2005
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In general, no. Putting another gig in your Macbook will help both in terms of capacity and bandwidth.
There are some situations with some computer systems and some applications where more memory could cause a slowdown (like Mac Pro + >4 slots filled + latency sensitive app), but they're a very rare.
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Join Date: Sep 2006
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Having 2 GB in a Macbook should not cause any slowdowns right? Thanks in advance!
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2.0 GHz White Macbook 2.0 GB RAM 60 GB HD
iPod Nano Black 2 GB
1.5 GHz Powerbook G4 12" 768 MB RAM 60 GB HD (KIA)
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Administrator  Join Date: Apr 2001
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Windows computers have a "sweet spot" beyond which they cannot make practical use of "too much RAM." Older PC OSs would sometimes slow down because the hardware couldn't keep the OS updated about the (unusable) extra RAM. But since XP came out, this is not a problem-it just can't make practical use of the extra.
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