RAM?

[ubbycity]

I am running elements together with an humongous amount of plug-in filters ops:
I am on my way to buy a new computer and I am discussing with the retailer on how much RAM is enough. Today on my old machine I have 768 MB, and I think that is too little.
Somewhere someone recommended 'at least 1 GB'
Anyone has anything wise to say
/Eva

[Jodi Frye]

wise ? na, if your system can handle more RAM and you can afford it then up it. All your programs will benefit...not just Elements. I'm running 896 mb and pe3 can be slow at times depending on how much I'm pushing it. It's great for pe1 tho which isn't nearly as much of a resource hog.

[ubbycity]

Originally Posted by Jodi Frye

wise ? na, if your system can handle more RAM and you can afford it then up it. All your programs will benefit...not just Elements. I'm running 896 mb and pe3 can be slow at times depending on how much I'm pushing it. It's great for pe1 tho which isn't nearly as much of a resource hog.

OK - then I will get 2 GB and everything will get faster than lightning
thanks for your fast reply

[Kim]

Photoshop loves RAM. Install as much as you can afford for your current computer. If purchasing a new computer, be sure you can upgrade it to 2-4 GB of RAM in the future. The Professsional version, Photoshop CS, can utilizes up to2 GB of RAM now, and I was told at the Nikon Digital School that the next generation PS will utilize up to 4 GB, just to give you an idea. I am a CS user and teach Elements classes. I have 2GB installed and can hold up to 4GB in my year-old computer: custom built by my computer guy. l suggest three hard drives as the most efficient way to run a computer. For me to keep my computer running at it's best speed, I use the :C for programs, one additional HD for Scratch only-no files, the third one holds pictures and music. You can have a internal HD installed, or purchase a computer with two HD's, or just add them USB. Be sure a scratch HD is at least an 8MB Cache. Then you can set your preferences to use this scratch HD whenever more RAM is needed for a particular task.

[ubbycity]

So glad I found this forum. Here in Sweden I don't know anyone who usues the computer in the same way as I do. My computer retailer thought 1 GB of RAM was "enormous" but now I told him to put 2GB and leave room for more. I just can't wait to get my new monster machine :mrgreen: