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    goob12 Posts: 67, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 1, 2010, 08:58 AM
    Ram
    OK I'm looking at two new computers to buy, I'm torn between the two and the final deciding factor is which RAM card is better,

    One has a 3GB DDR3
    The other has a 8GB DDR2
    I'm looking for the one which would be better for playing games on
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    Jan 1, 2010, 10:13 AM

    8GB would be better. I have 6GB DDR2 RAM installed on my computer and the gaming is superb
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    Jan 1, 2010, 10:43 AM
    Note: 32 bit windows CANNOT use anymore than 4 Gig TOTAL memory, so the 8 Gig setup would be running 64 bit windows..
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    Jan 1, 2010, 11:17 AM

    64 bit windows, would that be a problem?
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    Jan 1, 2010, 11:54 AM

    Not a big problem. What is your current set up? It's easier to help when knowing that. Some key factors are

    Operating system, age of computer, Hard drive, processor.
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    Jan 8, 2010, 02:11 AM
    I'd definitely opt for the bigger RAM. But as was mentioned earlier, make sure you are OK with 64-bit win.
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