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More RAM = more power?

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  • 22-03-2011 9:43am
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    ger101
    Registered Users Posts: 135 ✭✭


    I currently have 3GB of RAM and am thinking of upgrading to 4GB. I also have a 500w power supply. Would I need to get a better power suppy in order to use the new RAM or am I okay?

    Also, if it's of any use, I have a 3GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, a Sapphire Radeon HD 5770, one HDD and one DVD drive. I'm not sure how much power that's taking up.


    Thanks in advance.


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    tman
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    500w should be plenty for that (unless it's a bargain basement PSU)

    I'm running a heck of a lot more than that (8GB, 4x hard drives and a thirsty 6950) on a 600w without any problems!

    Bear in mind that most of the extra ram will be wasted if you have a 32bit OS...


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    ger101
    Registered Users Posts: 135 ✭✭ger101


    tman wrote: »
    500w should be plenty for that (unless it's a bargain basement PSU)

    I'm running a heck of a lot more than that (8GB, 4x hard drives and a thirsty 6950) on a 600w without any problems!

    Bear in mind that most of the extra ram will be wasted if you have a 32bit OS...

    Ah, that's great! Thanks!

    I have a 64-bit OS, btw, So I'm sorted there, lol.


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