Big B
HWF Godfather
RAM size that is, you pervert. Legion Hardware takes a look at how 256MB, 512MB, 1GB & 2GB capacities in single- and dual-channel configurations affect the gameplay.
After recently spending a lot of time comparing 1GB and 2GB dual-channel memory kits in an effort to learn which configuration offered the best bang for you buck, many other questions and ideas arose. Currently I believe 1GB of memory is still the sweet spot for most gamers as it’s a perfect balance of price vs. performance. However, avid Battlefield 2 players will probably agree that there is a need for 2GB of system memory when playing this game. Gamers that play other massively multiplayer games will also see benefits from the larger 2GB memory capacity.
For the folks that seem to think having 2GB is necessary, most FPS games aren't going to get much of, if any, boost from going past 1GB. In fact, at least one test had 1GB performing better than 2GB, albeit by a small amount. I guess you might want to read it and see for yourself.
After recently spending a lot of time comparing 1GB and 2GB dual-channel memory kits in an effort to learn which configuration offered the best bang for you buck, many other questions and ideas arose. Currently I believe 1GB of memory is still the sweet spot for most gamers as it’s a perfect balance of price vs. performance. However, avid Battlefield 2 players will probably agree that there is a need for 2GB of system memory when playing this game. Gamers that play other massively multiplayer games will also see benefits from the larger 2GB memory capacity.
For the folks that seem to think having 2GB is necessary, most FPS games aren't going to get much of, if any, boost from going past 1GB. In fact, at least one test had 1GB performing better than 2GB, albeit by a small amount. I guess you might want to read it and see for yourself.
