Question about RAM

[Cacoph0ny]

My PC currently has 2 gigs of RAM and it slows down a ton when I have Superior 2 and 3-4 tracks with Revalver on in my DAW. First of all is that normal for a PC with 2 gigs of RAM? And how much smoother do you think it would be if I swapped out each 1 gig stick for a 2 gig stick giving me 4 gigs total?

Also, it's been a while since I've messed around with my PC so I how can I tell if certain RAM will work with my PC? And will it even let me add 4 gigs/2 gigs per slot (I only have 2 RAM slots)? I think i remember hearing some computers will only allow a certain amount of RAM.

 

[Gregk]

I experience this a lot as well. It's pretty much inevitable even with 2 gb ram and dual core processor. They're just memory intensive programs.

That being said, if anyone has any tips to make them not go slow I'd be interested to hear.

 

[Loren Littlejohn]

I don't have superior. That said I think if you load up on RAM enough and set the program to load the samples into RAM (provided you have enough, and I mean 4+ gigs) it should run faster.

Don't take my word for it though. It still takes forever for the fucking thing (DFH2) to load on my computer (even if I'm loading to RAM).

 

[Melodeath]

Cacoph0ny, what OS?

 

[Cacoph0ny]

I'm using Windows XP. AMD Athlon 64 3400+

So do you think that 4 gigs would handle that? I just had 4 tracks of Revalver and Superior 2 running and I couldn't even play it back (lagged like craaazy).

 

[Sloan]

I remember suggestions that say having your samples and audio files on a separate drive than your system and program files helps out.

 

[MetalSound]

I'm using Windows XP. AMD Athlon 64 3400+

So do you think that 4 gigs would handle that?

XP can only handle round about 2 gigs of ram. for more you need vista 64.
i´m facing this problem too since i have installed 3 uad cards. i didn´t have any problems when i ran only one card. i used a lot of waves plugins too. but now with 3 cards the wave plugs take to much power so i think i have to go for vista soon...

 

[broken81]

windows xp can handle just under 4 gigs of ram. Like 3.6 or something in that range. I have 4 gigs and Superior 2.0 will still put a strain on my computer.

 

[Torniojaws]

32-bit Windows can handle exactly 4 GB, but your hardward affects the maximum space allocated for RAM. The 4 GB memory space is shared between all parts (RAM, GPU, motherboard, etc), so if you have a 512 MB GPU, 4 GB ram and lots of add-on cards, the system can allocate about 3.3 GB for RAM. If you have a 1 GB GPU, it's around 2.7 GB, and so on. RAM always has the lowest priority in the pecking order of hardware.

 

[MetalSound]

But the used program can not handle 4 GB of RAM, can it?
I read that the maximum amount of RAM for one program is max around 2. something. Am I wrong?

 

[Mutant]

there is a 64 bit version of xp

and to see how many and what type of ram your motherboard can handle check its manual or manufacturers www page

 

[Mutant]

I read that the maximum amount of RAM for one program is max around 2. something. Am I wrong?

You are right it is exactly 2 GB

 

[CatharsisStudios]

Stop watching porn........D: seriously. i know its hard. but it fixes everything. oh if you have a amd switch to vista, vista was designed for amd procressors. it runs stupid fast on it

 

[madbutcher]

Also, it's been a while since I've messed around with my PC so I how can I tell if certain RAM will work with my PC? And will it even let me add 4 gigs/2 gigs per slot (I only have 2 RAM slots)? I think i remember hearing some computers will only allow a certain amount of RAM.

www.crucial.com

Just scan your system there. It will tell you what you can get.