gtaivpc88 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Hey guys, I'm considering to increase my FPS in GTA by adding some more RAM to my computer. I'm currently running a dual core 2,4 GHz, nVIDIA 7900 GTX 512 MB, 2 GB RAM and I thought that it will be the easiest way. I want to add 2 GB which will give me a total of 4. Is it worth? I've heard that the changes will be minimum in a game like GTA IV. Thx Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387171-add-ram-increase-fps/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverTheBelow Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 It would only be beneficial, but remember that 32bit Windows can only detect 3gb ram. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387171-add-ram-increase-fps/#findComment-1058804336 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaivpc88 Posted December 24, 2008 Author Share Posted December 24, 2008 Really? I'm running on XP 32-bit SP3. Beneficial, how? big/small? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387171-add-ram-increase-fps/#findComment-1058804353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr3yh0und Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 It will not increase FPS but will increase loading ang no hang ups, and yea 32bit will read 3GB ram Im on 64bit vista ultimate with 6Gigs of ram Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387171-add-ram-increase-fps/#findComment-1058804551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan87 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Only 64-bit OS will read the full 4GB. 32-bit will only read about 3.25GB. I don't think it'll be as much beneficial as upgrading your 7900. It was indeed a strong card in the time it was released, but it's pretty old now. Getting a bigger ram will reduce your loading time a little and might give you a 2-3FPS boost, I wouldn't expect much more. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387171-add-ram-increase-fps/#findComment-1058804609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
reznor Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Perso, I went from 2 to 4 GB without seeing difference. (Q6600 / HD2600-512 / 4Go RAM) Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387171-add-ram-increase-fps/#findComment-1058804646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertz123 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 yeah cuz 32bit apps (like the gta4 one) can only address up to 2 gigabytes. but i would spend the money cuz ram is cheap nowadays and you'll have left some ram space free for the OS. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387171-add-ram-increase-fps/#findComment-1058804671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxxgamer666 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 I recommend going for it. I was running 2 gigs before aswell and got 23 fps average. And it would stop to load areas sometimes. Upgraded to 4 gigs and im up at 32 fps on everything on high. Textures maxed aswell with no loading of areas and its smooth Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387171-add-ram-increase-fps/#findComment-1058804906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaivpc88 Posted December 24, 2008 Author Share Posted December 24, 2008 Thx guys for all your replies, I really appriciate it. Seeing as we speek computers, I would like your opinion on this laptop I intend to purchase in the oncomig days: http://www.alienware.com/products/M17-note...ode=SKU-DEFAULT Alienware M17 Extreme Gaming Notebook: Intel® Core™2 T9400 2.53GHz (6MB Cache, 1066MHz FSB) 2GB Dual Channel DDR3 SO-DIMM at 1066MHz – 2 x 1024MB Dual 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3870 - CrossFireX™ Enabled! 17-Inch WideUXGA 1920 x 1200 LCD (1200p) with Clearview Technology 160GB 7,200RPM (8MB Cache) w/ Free Fall Protection more on the link above... I am looking for to spend no more than 2000 bucks. Thx Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387171-add-ram-increase-fps/#findComment-1058804916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaivpc88 Posted December 24, 2008 Author Share Posted December 24, 2008 I recommend going for it. I was running 2 gigs before aswell and got 23 fps average. And it would stop to load areas sometimes. Upgraded to 4 gigs and im up at 32 fps on everything on high. Textures maxed aswell with no loading of areas and its smooth can you give me your specs. you're running vista right? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387171-add-ram-increase-fps/#findComment-1058804921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxxgamer666 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Yea I am. q8200 2.3 mhz (going to overclock it) 4 gigs ram 4870 512 mb Vista home edition Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387171-add-ram-increase-fps/#findComment-1058804922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr3yh0und Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 I suggest stick with desktop, Laptops are expensive and their perfromance is not that great, the very good thing about laptop is its portable, Stick with desktop and built a monster rig with the price of your laptop Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387171-add-ram-increase-fps/#findComment-1058804945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Real-Gta-Fan Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 2 gb ram is more than enough GTA IV all at max Ram usage is 80% ! U need Better Processor and GFX card ! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387171-add-ram-increase-fps/#findComment-1058804946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0goldeneye0 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Actually, Windows x32 can have 4 GBs of Ram. It will only detect 3GB but will actually use the 4. Windows Uses 3 and the 4th is reserved for hardware. BUT If you have Vista with service pack 1. It now detects the 4GBs. I dont 100% know this is what I found. I use a x64 opperating system. Ill try it on my other computer. Ive been meaning to add some Ram into her. But the bottom line is. Is if you have only about 2GB of RAM. Go for it, it will definatly bring up your FPS. Also if you do happen to get 4GBs and your OS (assuming its x32) does not detect the 4GBs. Then you can use the tweak guide to change RAM to video memory. Could work too. I believe the tweak is this one: http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=384473 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387171-add-ram-increase-fps/#findComment-1058804950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaisonbass Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 I run the game on a Core2Duo E4400 2.0 GHZ... I did not see any increase of FPS when I upgraded from 2GB to 3GB RAM. Only the stuttering goes away. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387171-add-ram-increase-fps/#findComment-1058804965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0goldeneye0 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 I run the game on a Core2Duo E4400 2.0 GHZ... I did not see any increase of FPS when I upgraded from 2GB to 3GB RAM. Only the stuttering goes away. well your cpu is the crap. Unfortunatly your CPU dosent even meet min system specs. I have a AMDX2 4600+ 2.4GHz. It meets system specs but I had to overclock the crap out of it just so I could get over 30FPS. Did it though All by my self. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387171-add-ram-increase-fps/#findComment-1058804981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turdist Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 dont bother. i have 4GB RAM, never used all of it before. GTA IV doesnt use half of it. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387171-add-ram-increase-fps/#findComment-1058805039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxxgamer666 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 If your running vista it definitly helps. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387171-add-ram-increase-fps/#findComment-1058805043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turdist Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 i must say "OverTheBelow" has THE best EVER avatar I have EVER SEEN, EVER. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387171-add-ram-increase-fps/#findComment-1058805049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Secret Island Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Lol. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387171-add-ram-increase-fps/#findComment-1058805050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicotin3 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 I have 4 gigs of ram and 768 MB of video ram but my game still stutters like crazy the more i play, i think i can play IV somewhat stable because im using modest settings and only about 460 MB of video ram (medium textures and 1680x1050 resolution). I have an old CPU (2.4 conroe) and i was thinking of replacing with a Q6600 but i dont know if this upgrade would be worth it . Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387171-add-ram-increase-fps/#findComment-1058805053 Share on other sites More sharing options...
proh1 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 It will not increase FPS but will increase loading ang no hang ups, and yea 32bit will read 3GB ram Im on 64bit vista ultimate with 6Gigs of ram f*ck I JUST SPENT A sh*tLOAD OF MONEY AGAIN FOR MORE FPS. WHY COULDNT YOU WARN ME SOONER/!? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387171-add-ram-increase-fps/#findComment-1058805309 Share on other sites More sharing options...
noid449 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 maybe i should add some more ram .. lol j/k ..... anyway the game doesnt run anyfaster just easier to get it reloaded after crash with more memory quicker pc LOL Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387171-add-ram-increase-fps/#findComment-1058805317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaivpc88 Posted December 24, 2008 Author Share Posted December 24, 2008 well ok, I see we've got some mixed opinions here. Let us for the sake of argument say that: I'm running GTA on a system (1) with a FPS of ~7-15 and ~20-30 FPS on a different system (2) Will, adding more RAM to system (1) grant me a bigger increase in FPS than adding the same amount RAM to system (2)? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387171-add-ram-increase-fps/#findComment-1058805775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
noid449 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 no but system one would prob benefit alot more on everything else ie pc in general and that makes it prob worth it Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387171-add-ram-increase-fps/#findComment-1058805781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxxgamer666 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Ram is cheap at the moment anyway. Bought 2 gigs for 25 euro. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387171-add-ram-increase-fps/#findComment-1058805786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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