My new 8 GB RAM isn't being used on my CQ57 - 315NR

M1GU31 · 30 Dec 2011

DavenTodd said:

I was running Minecraft, League of Legends, a Chrome browser with multiple tabs opened and a Skype video call while I took the screenshot. How is it that i can use that 4393MB of extra RAM? My computer doesn't feel any faster after the installation of the 2-4GB RAM sticks.

your running two games which use cpu alot and a video chat with consumes more cpu what did you expect? turn off one of the games doubt you can play LoL and minecraft at the same time

DavenTodd · 30 Dec 2011

Ahh, an SSD upgrade may come in the future since the recommended ones are exceeding $600

ignatzatsonic · 30 Dec 2011

DavenTodd said:

Ahh, an SSD upgrade may come in the future since the recommended ones are exceeding $600

To get the benefit, you don't have to spend over 150 for an 80 GB or so drive.

Just put Windows and programs on it.

Put your data on a standard spinning drive.

whs · 30 Dec 2011

DavenTodd said:

Ahh, an SSD upgrade may come in the future since the recommended ones are exceeding $600

This is ridiculous. My most expensive SSD cost $135 - a 90GB Vertex2. My last one from last week was $104 - a 60GB Crucial M4 which is ample for the OS and programs.

DavenTodd · 30 Dec 2011

I was looking for a SSD with at least 100GB of space because I am a gamer and I tend to download many games onto my laptop.

whs · 30 Dec 2011

DavenTodd said:

I was looking for a SSD with at least 100GB of space because I am a gamer and I tend to download many games onto my laptop.

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