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Finding the right memory for your personal computer can be confusing. Memory comes in a mind-boggling mix of shapes, sizes, speeds, and capacities. And today's systems require specific memory types designed to exacting standards.
How Much Memory Do You Need?
The type of applications you're using has a direct association to how much memory you need on your PC to run them effectively. Today's recommended minimum for running most applications is 64MB and 128MB if you are a Windows 2000 user. Couple this with the fact that you may need much more if you're running several programs at one time or are running software that is extremely graphics intensive.
Here are some general guidelines that correspond with today's typical applications and the amount of memory recommended for each.
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Here's what you need |
Minor Administrative
Slight word processing, occasional e-mail |
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128MB |
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Fair Administrative
Word processing and e-mail, spreadsheets, fax & comm. software, small graphics programs, 2 applications open at once. |
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128 - 192MB |
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Intense Administrative
Word processing and e-mail, spreadsheets, fax & comm. software, business graphics, general gaming software, 3 or more applications open at once. |
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128 - 256MB |
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Executive/Management
Word processing and e-mail, spreadsheets, fax & comm. software, presentation software, illustration software, photo editing, web browser |
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192 - 384MB |
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Professional
Word processing and e-mail, photo editing, font packages and multimedia software, CAD software, CAM software |
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256 - 512MB |
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Heavy Graphics Design
3D CAD software, modeling software |
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2GB and Up |
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MSI Memory Certification Guidelines: To better help your system's memory buying decision, please check following majors memory manufactures and testing laboratory's recommendation for MSI mainboard lines.
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