What to do with 32 GB ram....

[wildpig1234]

So I finally got 32 GB ram on my core i7 2600K.

What should i do with all this extra ram? is there like some kind of ramdisk to cache hard drive or anything i can do to make good use of the memory regularly even when I am using most programs which does not even use more than 4gb?

 

[oboedad55]

So I finally got 32 GB ram on my core i7 2600K.

What should i do with all this extra ram? is there like some kind of ramdisk to cache hard drive or anything i can do to make good use of the memory regularly even when I am using most programs which does not even use more than 4gb?

You'd better not use all of it, it may brick your computer. I'll send you a private message with my address so you can send me half of it. I do this for your own good.

 

[wildpig1234]

well, i had 16 GB ram before which was more than enough, but then i saw the memory on sale so i was like well, i should buy it and maybe just sell the old 16 GB kit. i figure it would be like useful for running benchmarks and pi calculations. But was just wondering if i can make more use of it everyday....

 

[oboedad55]

well, i had 16 GB ram before which was more than enough, but then i saw the memory on sale so i was like well, i should buy it and maybe just sell the old 16 GB kit. i figure it would be like useful for running benchmarks and pi calculations. But was just wondering if i can make more use of it everyday....

Sorry, it was just a poor joke...

 

[rustberger]

I use this ramdrive: RAMDisk - Software - Server Memory Products & Services - Dataram

I use the ramdrive for temp files, firefox cache, chrome cache. and I run some programs from it.
For free you can have a 4GB drive.

 

[wildpig1234]

I guess i can even get the ver that will let you make a ramdisk bigger than 4GB. Guess there is not really much every day use for 32 GB ram ;(. Oh well, guess i ll just think of it as getting a good bargain and just feel good about that...

There is no way to have win 7 makes use of ram disk for something like readyboost?

 

[boogieboy]

Why on earth you want 32gigs of RAM? well for now you can't make any good use of it even the Highest System Demanding softwares are'nt asking that much RAM.. what you can do to make good use of it is... gift them to few of us and get Prayers

 

[mitchell65]

Why on earth you want 32gigs of RAM? well for now you can't make any good use of it even the Highest System Demanding softwares are'nt asking that much RAM.. what you can do to make good use of it is... gift them to few of us and get Prayers

Join the queue boogieboy, oboedad55 was first!

 

[wildpig1234]

Well, the ram getting a lot cheaper now. less than $5/GB. Soon we will all have 128GB of ram

I guess if you use photoshop, CAD, calculating pi, you can't ever have enough ram, but i remember back in the 80's it costed nearly $100/MB of ram. And that you thought you could never get enough ram even just to maximize windows 3.1 performance.

 

[Lady Fitzgerald]

Why do you feel you have to use all that ram now? That's like a kid with money burning a hole in its pocket. Eventually, you will start using programs that will need it but, for now, just consider yourself future proofed from future software that is more RAM intensive and to have spare capacity if one of those sticks fail. I have only 4 GB on my notebook running Win7 and will never use it all. My desktop is still running XP and it has only 3.2 GB of RAM available (4 GB installed). Even with six to eight windows open running, among other things, a graphics editing program doing batch edits of up to 130 large JPEGs and Adobe Acrobat combining those JPEGs into a PDF, I've yet to go into virtual memory. When I upgrade to a Win7 desktop, I'll make sure the MOBO will handle up to 32 GB but I won't waste money on any more than 8 GB RAM until I actually need more. When I get the 8 GB, I'll just make sure I use only half of the slots so I hopefully can expand by just adding more of the same sticks.

You could use your computer as a HTPC, playing videos and music while you work.

 

[andyparks]

I'm poor and need more ram please

 

[wildpig1234]

I'll make sure the MOBO will handle up to 32 GB but I won't waste money on any more than 8 GB RAM until I actually need more. When I get the 8 GB, I'll just make sure I use only half of the slots so I hopefully can expand by just adding more of the same sticks.

You could use your computer as a HTPC, playing videos and music while you work.

Ya i wish the 8 GB sticks were out when i built my system last year. I was just going to stay at 16 GB, but only 4gb sticks avail then so i got 4 sticks, now 8gb sticks are out and then they went on sale.... i orginally saw them a few months ago for like at least $30 more for 2x8gb and wasn't going to get them but then now with the sale, i couldn't help it..... i have a feeling this 32 gb will be more than enough till DDR4 is mainstream. at least i hope so... As i said, i never use more than 7gb yet and always have at least a dozen windows open.. I was hoping that i can somehow trick win7 into using it like a big hd cache.

 

[bobafetthotmail]

the only machines that really need so much ram or more are servers, at the moment.

Other than making a ramdisk, I see little use for common people. Maybe in the future, or for those days when you want to do photoshop on 50+ megapixel images, play the most intensive game AND assemble a movie with HD IMAX-grade video at the same time.

I don't ask you to donate me your memory just because it won't fit on my stone age rig.

 

[DeaconFrost]

It's a wasted upgrade because it won't be used. Nothing on a desktop will need that much memory. Just because something is on sale...doesn't mean it's a good buy. That money could have been used elsewhere, or put towards another component.

In the future, before throwing money at something, do your research to see if it's worthwhile.

 

[NoN]

I'll make sure the MOBO will handle up to 32 GB but I won't waste money on any more than 8 GB RAM until I actually need more. When I get the 8 GB, I'll just make sure I use only half of the slots so I hopefully can expand by just adding more of the same sticks.

You could use your computer as a HTPC, playing videos and music while you work.

Ya i wish the 8 GB sticks were out when i built my system last year. I was just going to stay at 16 GB, but only 4gb sticks avail then so i got 4 sticks, now 8gb sticks are out and then they went on sale.... i orginally saw them a few months ago for like at least $30 more for 2x8gb and wasn't going to get them but then now with the sale, i couldn't help it..... i have a feeling this 32 gb will be more than enough till DDR4 is mainstream. at least i hope so... As i said, i never use more than 7gb yet and always have at least a dozen windows open.. I was hoping that i can somehow trick win7 into using it like a big hd cache.

Since you already bought it on sale, i suggest to keep them now and let in place.

Go buy a ultra super game that load a lot of memory and Sli your G.Cards, enjoy your time!!

 

[Layback Bear]

Take half of your ram out and you got the beginning of another computer. All kidding aside, you will probably not use it all now or in the future. It doesn't hurt anything. I can assure you I have spent money on many things that were not the wises decisions I ever made. Kind of like putting a 8 1/2 x 25 Leupold on a Daisy BB gun.

 

[bigmck]

well, i had 16 GB ram before which was more than enough, but then i saw the memory on sale so i was like well, i should buy it and maybe just sell the old 16 GB kit. i figure it would be like useful for running benchmarks and pi calculations. But was just wondering if i can make more use of it everyday....

Sorry, it was just a poor joke...

No, not a poor one. I was going to say the same thing.

 

[bigmck]

So I finally got 32 GB ram on my core i7 2600K.

What should i do with all this extra ram? is there like some kind of ramdisk to cache hard drive or anything i can do to make good use of the memory regularly even when I am using most programs which does not even use more than 4gb?

I noticed in your System Specs it says you have a 16 GB SSD. I have seen those advertised and always wondered what they could be used for. What do you use yours for?

 

[NoN]

So I finally got 32 GB ram on my core i7 2600K.

What should i do with all this extra ram? is there like some kind of ramdisk to cache hard drive or anything i can do to make good use of the memory regularly even when I am using most programs which does not even use more than 4gb?

I noticed in your System Specs it says you have a 16 GB SSD. I have seen those advertised and always wondered what they could be used for. What do you use yours for?

The 16Gb are for the MSI FXA890-GD70...He's got an Asus P8Z68 for.

 

[wildpig1234]

I noticed in your System Specs it says you have a 16 GB SSD. I have seen those advertised and always wondered what they could be used for. What do you use yours for?

The 16Gb are for the MSI FXA890-GD70...He's got an Asus P8Z68 for.

Sorrry was trying to fit all the 3 computers in. wish the profile allows multiple computers instead of just one. most people got more than 1 computers nowaday anyway. the 16 GB SSD is for the tablet. 890 has 16 GB ram with both desktops just using regular hd right now