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[opcow]

Heyo, I'm running a laptop with 4GB ram, 3.x available at any given time (Yes below system requirements). I get predictably bad frame rates (in the mid to low teens). Other than that, the game runs stable, and there are no unpredictable dips in fps (just driving lights, and close up fighting).

The thing I'm wondering about is that when I have the resources monitor open while I'm playing, overall memory usage, and cpu usage never gets above 50 to 60%
I've gone and disabled power saving features, set my settings for performance closed out background programs and processes.

Do you all think that adding memory will make a difference, even if the computer doesn't seem to be utilizing everything I have?

Windows 8.1 64-bit
AMD A8-4555M Quad core 1.6Ghz
4GB ram installed (3.xxx at any given time)
AMD Radeon HD 7600G

Thanks folks

[focuspark]

The short answer is yes.

The explanation is a lot longer, but thing of it this way: disk move at a few hundred miles per hour, light moves at 670,000,000 miles per hour. RAM operations are bounded by the speed of light (no it's not quite that fast) while disk operations are bounded by the speed of the disk. More RAM is almost always better.

I have 32GB and I'm considering another 32GB.

That said, you're PC isn't exactly designed for speed. I don't know what that GPU is, but it's likely a large portion of your bottleneck.

[Goose]

More RAM won't help that system play this game, or any other; If you think you are not over-running your near memory, then Problem Solved™.

[SpDmnAdam]

More ram can help but that system is struggling.

Edited by SpDmnAdam, 08 May 2014 - 11:16 AM.

[9erRed]

Greetings all,

Yes, as has been stated, it's the processor that will be the bottleneck for that laptop.

Microsoft states that Win8 64bit needs 2Gb min to operate, but start opening additional programs and you'll soon run into a wall.
What has been a normal Ram install for the Win7 and 8 systems is 8Gb for a start. But your CPU is going to be a problem.

SODIMM Ram is reasonably cheap, but as you haven't stated what the model or brand of your systems is, it's unclear if your laptop can even accept more Ram.
- adding Ram to a Laptop is rather simple, and there's normally an access plate on the bottom for just that function.
- Your system needs to have the available slots and power to actually run more Ram.

Do a search of the Kinston site to see if more Ram actually can be installed.
http://www.kingston....esktop_notebook

9erRed

[opcow]

Yeah i got room for another 4 gb. Anyways, thanks for the help. You guys are great, as always.