Re: Do I need for memory

"PattiChati" <PattiChati@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote...
>I have 512 gb on my computer. My resources use up around 346. Would it be
>worth my while to get more memory? Would I notice a big difference in speed?
>I have a new computer but do notice at times that it is sluggish and the tech
>is telling me that more memory would help. If I have 512 and am only using
>346 - in my estimation that leaves 166 just laying around doing nothing.

Is that 346 MB in use without any applications running? If something is
running, what is it?

Background apps like Norton Antivirus are resource hogs and can use a
substantial amount of RAM and CPU time. Upgrading to 1 GB RAM can help a lot,
but controlling the number and type of background apps may help as well.


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