How much memory is enough?

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I'd like to start a huge argument about how much memory you SHOULD have to play GW. But I won't.

I'm tempted to make a poll, but, I don't know how. Sorry.

I have 256Mb currently in my P4-2.26GHz Dell box. I know that is the minimum memory requirement. At least I think I know that. And I think I know that 512Mb is the recommended memory.

PLEASE RELATE YOUR EXPERIENCES WITH 256Mb, 512Mb, uhh 256Mb plus 512Mb, and uhhh 1Gb of RAM

Thank you for your continued support.

With lower memory your computer will have to use virtual ram (hard drive space) to unpack the graphics (your Initial load times will be slower) however once you have unpacked a zone once, you only need small updates. I remember someone posting in a thread awhile ago where he'd jump into the next mission and then run back into town, after loading the mission the first time, when he finally got a team, they didn't have to wait for him to load. More memory- Faster load time. I suggest 768+ for any current game.

I am currently using a dell with 512 meg ram I can run the game and it plays ok except the video (onboard) really bites, so I get choppy places in video.

So, I normally play the game on my wifes computer- 768 meg ram and a TI4200. the game runs great on her computer. So far, no major slowdown anywhere.

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Forget what you thought you knew about online gaming.

Get another stick of 256....It would run better a lot better

XP will take up most of that 256. you should run with 512 at least.

If you absolutely can't purchase more memory, it's advisable to kill all of your unneeded processes before you start the game. I've created a batch file that you can customize to your liking to do this (it's really simple). You just run it and it takes down all your processes and "mine" even asks which game you want to run (because it also takes down explorer... a huge resource hog), this is why I prefer Linux.. but I know it's not to the point Windows is yet.

Lansing Kai Don

Oh i got quite a good memory...I don't forget stuff too easy..

If you don't have enough memory, like Darkmane said, your computer will switch to the Page File on the HDD, which is used as a backup (But obviously has its drawbacks, since the HDD transfer rates are slower) however this is not always the best idea, and using RAM is simply a good thing to have. 512MB of RAM is typically sufficient for the majority of todays programs. Of course having 1GB will help, and up to 1.5-2GB will allow your computer a lot of freedom when it comes to games and how long the computer can stay active, but are not necessary for decent (And even high) playable settings depending on your computers specifications. I would say buy another 256MB if you could, it would most likely help a fair bit.

If you can't, I suggest downloading a program called RamBooster, which will clear RAM memory (On a level specified by you, the user) so that you wont have to have a fresh restart all the time.

256 should not be too expensive. I run 512 ddr ram I it works fine. Oh and By the way the poll option are at the bottom of there it says sumit post. you can make one when you post or add one later.

Ren

I would try to get to 1 gig atleast. That seems to be the norm these days. Even though GW might not be as memory intense as other games, you just never know.

I agree many games don't run good on 512, Far Cry is one of them...

1 GiG of ram
2 GiG XP Athlon Processor
128 Nvidia GForce 5600 (overclocked)


That is what I have.....Runs the game smoothly.........

I am very impressed with GW, in the fact that is does not require a super computer to run it on decent settings. Very well done to the GW team.

I have 1GB of Dual Channel DDR400, and I love it. I don't recommend running Win2K or XP with less than 512, personally, but I'm a performance nut.

1.3 ghz celeron (talatin core)
512 133 fsb (hahaha!)
nividia 5200 Fx PCI 128 ram

384k-1.5m DSL ("Tier II")

My Experience: No lag at all at 1026 x 768 medium-to-high quality w/zero aliasing.

You got alot more computer than I do so listen to the above posts and add at least another 256, in fact, if you can get 2 matching you might notice a slight speed enhance compared to one 512 or a 512 and 256.

The only lag was server side when they were loading up the gwens or bone dragons, etc.

*Edit* Remember one of the key selling points to GuildWars is the small client. Not a memory hog and likely not hogging the stack and other pointer memory pages.

I dont wan't to run XP with 256, it runs but barly.
384 (?) works for XP and single apps
512 if you want to multitask with light apps.
Any heavy app (like a game or photoshop or such) and more heavy multitasking really should have 1GB or more.

At 2GB and more you will get diminishing returns since XP and few programs use it properly.

At 3GB+ you will have to start to really set the machine up in a special way to be ably to use it all.

I have a bit over 1 gig of ram it really isn't expensive i think i got 512mb for $40 on sale. It also makes a big difference, for example when i played WoW with a 9800 pro and 512mb of ram i got 30 or so FPS in Ironforge which is the main alliance city. When i got another 512 and had 1034mb of ram i was running at 65fps in Ironforge. I would at least buy another 512mb of ram if i only had 256.

actually your 1024 is a gig of ram (due to the way it is measured)

Though I am sure Guild Wars will function with 256mb of ram; it is more than wise to boost it up to 512mb as to ensure a smooth experience. As for 1gb, it probably has an impact on the game's performance, but as far as I am concerned it is far from needed.

I have 512mb ram and it runs beautifully on high at 1024 x 768. Granted I also have an Athlon AMD XP 2800 oc'ed to 2.4ish and a Radeon 9600 Pro. But I just ordered another stick of 512mb pc3200 for only $20 with rebates at tigerdirect.com.

is that the infamous *ULTRA* brand they are pushing?