How do processors and RAM work together?
Question by Maus: How do processors and RAM work together?
How does a dual-core processor use RAM differently than a quad-core processor? Does a quad-core processor need more RAM to work as well as a dual-core with the same amount of RAM? Or is it the other way around? Is it better to have a dual-core processor with 6 GB of RAM or a quad-core with 4 GB of RAM?
Also do you think it’s a good idea to get a quad-core processor to make my computer “future-proof”, or to spend the money on more RAM? I read somewhere that in the future there might be processors that can replace graphics cards. There also might be processors with like 32 cores. So would a quad-core really make my PC future-proof, or would it become obsolete anyway, because no one can predict what the future will bring?
Best answer:
Answer by Feux
The Random Access Memory of a Processor does not Matter. The more the better. And to answer you’re Future Question. People have moved on to 8 and 12 cores. I myself have a 12 Core Alienware. (Gaming Monster) But no matter how much you upgrade The world will always be newer. We will keep on upgrading until the world Dissolves into nothing. A Quad Octa Core 12 Core it doesent matter. In 10 or 20 years you’re computer will be the equivilent of a type writer. That goes for 1 – 2 – 4 -8 -12 cores all around
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How much RAM and what sort of processor speed would make a “future-proof” computer?
By future proof I mean one that wouldn’t become obsolete for the next few years. And a video card recommendation would be good too. Keep in mind that the computer will be for gaming, and that I’ll probably buy one game in 2008 and that will last for awhile.
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