How Much Memory Do I Need?

The software applications being used has a direct relation to how much memory is required in a computer to run smoothly. The minimum for running most applications is 64MB and if you are a Windows 2000/XP user, your minimum should be 128MB. You may require much more to run several programs at once or to run software that is graphic intensive.

Below is a guideline chart we have developed which will help you decide how much memory you may need.

Remember, the more programs installed , the more memory you will need.

Applications	Here's what I need
Basic Use Basic word processing, basic e-mail	128MB
General applications Word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, fax software, simple graphics programs, less than three applications open at once	128MB-192MB
Intermediate Applications Word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, fax software, business graphics, general gaming software, 3 or more applications open at once.	128MB-256MB
Advanced Applications Word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, fax software, presentation software, illustration software, photo editing, web browser	192MB-384MB
Professional Applications Word processing and e-mail, photo editing, font packages and multimedia software, CAD software, CAM software	256MB-512MB
Intense Graphics Design CAD software, 3D modeling software,	2GB and up

If unsure of your memory requirements email techsupport@allsave.net with your pc manufacturer details. If we have memory in stock to suit your system, we will email you within 24hours.