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judd
11-06-2014, 05:58 AM
MY DESKTOP IS 4.0 GB--SHOULD I ADD AND DOES IT HELP ?

PICSIX
11-06-2014, 06:38 AM
If you are talking about adding RAM, what operating system is installed on your computer? I believe Windows XP cannot use more than 4 gigs.

I'm no computer expert, I'm sure others will chime in.

MJC922
11-06-2014, 06:50 AM
MY DESKTOP IS 4.0 GB--SHOULD I ADD AND DOES IT HELP ?

For 64bit Win7 or 64bit Win8.x 4GB is pretty much bare minimum and personally I would suggest 8GB unless the box is mainly for web surfing. Once you have enough memory for your needs then I lean toward upgrading the hard drive to an SSD. PICSIX makes a good point, keep in mind if it's a 32bit OS, it's pointless to have more than 4GB as the OS will only be able to address something like 3.25

Dave Schwartz
11-06-2014, 11:55 AM
MJC has given you great advice.

More is more with a 64-bit OS.

DeltaLover
11-06-2014, 12:02 PM
Assuming a 64 bit OS (that you are supposed to use in 2014), you can not go wrong by adding more memory.. go for it