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marcipaans · 05-08-2010, 12:09 PM

A while back Snowbunz(I think) said that Windows 7 x64 bit would be good for this laptop because it would "use all the potential it has". Recently I am sort of starting to doubt it. I was starting to thinkn that maybe it is not the best OS for it. I mainly use this laptop for MMO gaming and HoN. I ran a 64 bit DxDiag.
http://www.mediafire.com/?vmklijyrmmu <---- DxDiag for full info.

Xenonight2 · 05-08-2010, 12:21 PM

If you have 4 gigs of ram or more then definitely get a 64 bit OS.

marcipaans · 05-08-2010, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DxDiag

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System Information
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Time of this report: 5/8/2010, 15:07:40
Machine name: MARCIPAANS-PC
Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_rtm.090713-1255)
Language: Latvian (Regional Setting: Latvian)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: Vostro 1500
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A01
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T7250 @ 2.00GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.0GHz
Memory: 2048MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 2046MB RAM
Page File: 1648MB used, 2444MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7600.16385 64bit Unicode

Not 4gb.........

SnOwBunZz · 05-08-2010, 12:54 PM

The only thing holding you really back is the ram, otherwise there is little to no trouble running a 64bit OS.
Changing to win7 32bit will have little to no impact or might even backlash on you (*looks at Aion memory leak*).

It's either windows 7 with latest game support and dx10+ or XP with dx9 and less ram usage.

(I can't recall I told you to get W7, but than again I had alot on my mind lately)

marcipaans · 05-08-2010, 01:03 PM

And what does "less RAM usage" means? I suck at computer tech

IronyTaken · 05-08-2010, 01:43 PM

Windows 7 ultimate 32 bit is just fine.

When I have it running idle it uses only around 284 mbs of RAM.

Oh and to answer your question RAM stands for "random access memory".

Your RAM is used when running programs as a way to quickly store and access certain parts of data.

To put it into layman's terms all programs use RAM and once your RAM usage is maxed things will run really slow.
So if you have 2048 mbs of RAM and you play a game that uses all of that ram and needs more then your game will run slow or possibly crash.
But 2048 mbs of RAM is good enough for any game right now so no need to worry.

marcipaans · 05-08-2010, 02:31 PM

Would this show the used RAM? That is with Firefox, Steam and Skype running into the BG. But Steam and Skype use almost nothing unlike FF.

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SnOwBunZz · 05-08-2010, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcipaans

Would this show the used RAM?

Yes, it shows the used amount of ram.

marcipaans · 05-08-2010, 03:16 PM

Well that seems a lot for web surfing only.

SnOwBunZz · 05-08-2010, 03:20 PM

It's quite common... Opera is about 500mb big right now (a few mb under Eve online even) and I think IE isn't any different (never bothered to check).

05-08-2010, 12:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Xenonight2 POPOPOPGOESTHEGLOCKGLOCK Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 8,338 Reputation: 321	If you have 4 gigs of ram or more then definitely get a 64 bit OS. __________________

05-08-2010, 12:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
SnOwBunZz Nyan nyan ni hao nyan Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The Flanders Posts: 8,018 Reputation: 319	The only thing holding you really back is the ram, otherwise there is little to no trouble running a 64bit OS. Changing to win7 32bit will have little to no impact or might even backlash on you (looks at Aion memory leak). It's either windows 7 with latest game support and dx10+ or XP with dx9 and less ram usage. (I can't recall I told you to get W7, but than again I had alot on my mind lately) __________________ [My Anime List] \| [last.fm] \| [xfire] \| [Steam] If anyone would like me to build a rig, I'd prefer it to be in a thread in the tech section rather than PM. Thank you.

05-08-2010, 03:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
SnOwBunZz Nyan nyan ni hao nyan Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The Flanders Posts: 8,018 Reputation: 319	It's quite common... Opera is about 500mb big right now (a few mb under Eve online even) and I think IE isn't any different (never bothered to check). __________________ [My Anime List] \| [last.fm] \| [xfire] \| [Steam] If anyone would like me to build a rig, I'd prefer it to be in a thread in the tech section rather than PM. Thank you.

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05-08-2010, 01:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
IronyTaken Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 8,400 Reputation: 292	Windows 7 ultimate 32 bit is just fine. When I have it running idle it uses only around 284 mbs of RAM. Oh and to answer your question RAM stands for "random access memory". Your RAM is used when running programs as a way to quickly store and access certain parts of data. To put it into layman's terms all programs use RAM and once your RAM usage is maxed things will run really slow. So if you have 2048 mbs of RAM and you play a game that uses all of that ram and needs more then your game will run slow or possibly crash. But 2048 mbs of RAM is good enough for any game right now so no need to worry.