Goblin Squad Member
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4GB system: close all browsers, shut down all unnecessary processes, open one game client, wince as you open TS and hope it doesn't make everything too hitchy.
12GB system: Two game clients, TS and IRC on the second screen as well as multiple browser windows, smooth as silk.
An 8GB memory kit will set you back less than $100, and if you're currently running with 4GB or less it's the best and cheapest way to dramatically improve PFO performance.
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Goblin Squad Member
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4GB system: close all browsers, shut down all unnecessary processes, open one game client, wince as you open TS and hope it doesn't make everything too hitchy.
12GB system: Two game clients, TS and IRC on the second screen as well as multiple browser windows, smooth as silk.
An 8GB memory kit will set you back less than $100, and if you're currently running with 4GB or less it's the best and cheapest way to dramatically improve PFO performance.
I would have to agree. I recently went from 8GB to 16GB (even though the client wasn't using more then 4-5GB) and saw an immediate dramatic improvement.
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Goblin Squad Member
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@Guurzak,
I am running with 8GB (and not able to buy more due to lack of employment); where does that leave me between the 2 ranges you posted? :)
Good question....I would say the depends on how your system is handling the game with your 8GB. If you are running smoothly at 8GB (and don't have the cash for more) then you're all good. IF you're having system issues, I found that a little improv cooling (such as a small portable house fan) can remove the hitching if you are seeing it at 8GB. The game seems to really be using up those resources and causing any heating issues to rear their heads.
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Goblin Squad Member
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If I recall correctly (feel free to correct me if I'm wrong), 100% video card usage is typical even if it isn't being particularly taxed by the graphics. If the graphics are still smooth and the frame rate high, you're fine.
It's typical, yes, but not good to do, most people want to run at the best graphics possible. If your graphics card is constantly running at 100% that means that it is constantly at peak temperature, which is bad, and reduces the life of the card. I did that with my last GPU and after a while I ended up having to turn down the clock speed by half to keep it from overheating and faulting.
I recommend a 4x8GB configuration, and RAM-driving the game. If you have $400 to spend.
So, the game isn't capable of allocating any unused RAM for caching purposes?
Plus, is the difference between using a good SSD and RAM-driving the game that large?