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#371 Unread post by jonnythan »

Nibblet99 wrote:
JC Viper wrote:The thing is that the newer Intel processors can run Photoshop much quicker as well combined with more RAM. For Photoshop 2GB is good and 4GB is the best since it is a resource intensive program.
Just a quick note, unless you're on Vista, I seem to remember XP having very little returns on memory over 3.3gb, due to the design of the operating system.


And yes, the crucial link you have there goes directly to the Sony VAIO VGC-V517G Desktop/PC, you may want to browse to your correct pc/motherboard. May want to start here - http://www.crucial.com/index.aspx

I also use the UK crucial website for memory too, they're usually hard to beat on price, and prompt at shipping over here
Both XP and Vista 32-bit have the 4GB memory "problem."

XP64 and Vista 64 do not.
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#372 Unread post by blues2cruise »

Nibblett...thanks for the link to the scan.

Currently installed......
Slot 1............................slot 2
512 MB DDR------- PC3200 EMPTY


Maximum Memory Capacity: 4096 MB
Currently Installed Memory: 512 MB
Available Memory Slots: 1
Number of Banks: 2
Dual Channel Support: N.A.
CPU Manufacturer: GenuineIntel
CPU Family: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz Model 4, Stepping 1
CPU Speed: 2992 MHz

So, if I read the right....I should be able to upgrade to 2 gig?
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#373 Unread post by Brackstone »

blues2cruise wrote:Nibblett...thanks for the link to the scan.

Currently installed......
Slot 1............................slot 2
512 MB DDR------- PC3200 EMPTY


Maximum Memory Capacity: 4096 MB
Currently Installed Memory: 512 MB
Available Memory Slots: 1
Number of Banks: 2
Dual Channel Support: N.A.
CPU Manufacturer: GenuineIntel
CPU Family: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz Model 4, Stepping 1
CPU Speed: 2992 MHz

So, if I read the right....I should be able to upgrade to 2 gig?
Yup :)
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#374 Unread post by jonnythan »

blues2cruise wrote:Nibblett...thanks for the link to the scan.

Currently installed......
Slot 1............................slot 2
512 MB DDR------- PC3200 EMPTY


Maximum Memory Capacity: 4096 MB
Currently Installed Memory: 512 MB
Available Memory Slots: 1
Number of Banks: 2
Dual Channel Support: N.A.
CPU Manufacturer: GenuineIntel
CPU Family: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz Model 4, Stepping 1
CPU Speed: 2992 MHz

So, if I read the right....I should be able to upgrade to 2 gig?
Yup.

This is what you need:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6820231039
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#375 Unread post by ofblong »

yup matched memory FTW!!!!!!!
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#376 Unread post by blues2cruise »

I know I am pathetic....however.....
now what?????

My photos are normal colours. When I view my photo shows on photobucket they are normal colours.
But when I watch the photo shows on my computer in the media player, the colours are way off. It looks like for too much saturation and the images are dark and have weird colours.

So...what do you suppose is the problem? If I can view my photos and photobucket shows can I assume the video card is ok?

Or do you think there is just a setting somewhere I can adjust?
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#377 Unread post by Skier »

blues2cruise wrote:I know I am pathetic....however.....
now what?????

My photos are normal colours. When I view my photo shows on photobucket they are normal colours.
But when I watch the photo shows on my computer in the media player, the colours are way off. It looks like for too much saturation and the images are dark and have weird colours.

So...what do you suppose is the problem? If I can view my photos and photobucket shows can I assume the video card is ok?

Or do you think there is just a setting somewhere I can adjust?
What media player are you using? What is the "photo show?" A slideshow of images in a directory or a video file?
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#378 Unread post by blues2cruise »

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What media player are you using? What is the "photo show?" A slideshow of images in a directory or a video file?
I was using windows media player 11....I rolled it back to 10 to see if it would make a difference. It did not.

Here is a sample of a photo show in my photobucket.

http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b334/ ... Sights.flv
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#379 Unread post by JC Viper »

Nibblet99 wrote:
JC Viper wrote:The thing is that the newer Intel processors can run Photoshop much quicker as well combined with more RAM. For Photoshop 2GB is good and 4GB is the best since it is a resource intensive program.
Just a quick note, unless you're on Vista, I seem to remember XP having very little returns on memory over 3.3gb, due to the design of the operating system.


And yes, the crucial link you have there goes directly to the Sony VAIO VGC-V517G Desktop/PC, you may want to browse to your correct pc/motherboard. May want to start here - http://www.crucial.com/index.aspx

I also use the UK crucial website for memory too, they're usually hard to beat on price, and prompt at shipping over here
That is true, 32 bit OS cannot address more than 3GB but it's usually best nowadays to get 2 sticks of paired RAM since many chipsets are dual channel which yields better performance... supposedly. Plus RAM is dirt cheap esp. DDR2. Anyhow many places are shipping systems with 3GB of RAM, just not sure if they ship 4GB but only 3.3GB is addressable.

Forget Crucial, buy RAM from Newegg.com since they have great prices and are good when it comes to shipping back defective products with no hassle. Plus these guys ship your stuff quickly... this applies to US customers though.
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#380 Unread post by jonnythan »

blues2cruise wrote:I know I am pathetic....however.....
now what?????

My photos are normal colours. When I view my photo shows on photobucket they are normal colours.
But when I watch the photo shows on my computer in the media player, the colours are way off. It looks like for too much saturation and the images are dark and have weird colours.

So...what do you suppose is the problem? If I can view my photos and photobucket shows can I assume the video card is ok?

Or do you think there is just a setting somewhere I can adjust?
Media Player has a Video Settings box/pane you can bring up. View -> Enhancements -> Video Settings.

You probably just have the Hue or Brightness off center or something.
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