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PB RAM and performance 768M vs 1256M
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Fresh-Faced Recruit
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
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Hi there. On the verge of a purchase of a 12" 1.33 PB and am debating RAM.
My question is about what performance boost one would get from adding 512M to the base vs 1G to base 256M? I would characterize my planned use for the PB as mild-moderately intensive. I would be using Photoshop for non-intensive picture editing as well as word processing and powerpoint. No need for gaming performance or video editing.
In my case is the price jump ($200-400 depending on seller) worth it?
-carey
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Professional Poster
Join Date: Jan 2003
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For Word and PowerPoint, my opinion is that the extra 1 GB would be overkill. I don't know about Photoshop, though. Hope that helps.
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Grizzled Veteran
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Michigan
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I too have come to this dilema and I use the same program you do- I would go with the extra RAM if you have the money. Why because you can leave programs running in the dock and not have worry about page-outs but if your the type of guy who after using a program closes it and uses the same 3-4 programs every day you'll be fine with less RAM.
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Mac Elite
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Westside Island
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If you are using large images with Photoshop, get all the RAM you can. You'll be glad you did!
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Senior User
Join Date: Nov 2002
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Getting the 512mb upgrade should be sufficient for mild-moderate intensive tasks. If the poster is considering serious photoshop, then the next consideration is an external monitor.
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